Blair POV
It felt like I was betraying my mate but I wanted to make certain our pup was okay. Our child was one of my main priorities as well, especially if...god willing, Braedon didn't make it. I almost sobbed at that thought, my thoughts taking a downward turn and threatening to spiral as I fought to keep control of myself. My father smiled at me understandingly as I placed a protective hand over my stomach, envisioning what our child might look like and praying that I hadn't done anything to hurt them. I glanced at my father with worried eyes, surprised to find that I was taking comfort in his presence instead of resenting or hating him. I had not forgiven him for everything that he had done in my childhood, but right now, he was the pillar of strength that I needed, the shoulder I co
