Ara’s POV
“Ara!” Amara rushed toward me, but before I could respond, the world tilted.
Everything blurred. My knees gave way.
Amara caught me just in time, her arms wrapping around me tightly.
“Are you okay?” she asked, her voice tight with worry.
“Yeah,” I breathed. “I’m just… I’m gonna go and rest.”
“Maybe let us take you to Lina once,” Kade suggested gently, stepping closer.
“I’m fine,” I insisted, but my voice trembled.
“Ara, please. For the pup?” Amara pressed softly.
That did it.
“…Okay,” I nodded.
Kade moved to support me, his hand steady under my elbow as we walked toward the hospital wing.
The corridors felt too long, too quiet. Each step made the heaviness in my chest worse.
Once inside, Amara and Kade led me into a room. Moments later, Lina entered, her expression
