While the combined warriors were far from home assisting Alpha Philipa in the far northern region, peace and joy filled Lucain’s estate. Selena and her newborn daughter, little Lucy, were both healthy and strong, and Lucain’s heart had never known such happiness. But in Dam-Nighade pack, precisely in the alpha's estate, things were far from calm. Rina had begun to show troubling signs of weakness that left Theo deeply worried. She looked pale and fragile, her energy fading faster each day. The healer was summoned at once, and after a long examination, he sighed heavily. “She might go into labor sooner than expected,” he said gravely. “Her body is too weak to hold on much longer—but the reason for her condition remains unclear.” The news unsettled Theo, who immediately ordered for her to

