Damien gazed down at their newborn daughter, his heart swelling with an emotion he’d never known before. He reached out, gently brushing a finger along her soft cheek. “We need to name her,” he said, his voice soft but firm. “What do you think?”
Raven didn’t hesitate. “Cora,” she whispered, staring in awe at the tiny life she had brought into the world.
But before Damien could respond, a sudden wave of pain clenched her stomach, stealing her breath. Her vision blurred, and a dizzying weakness spread through her body. The room tilted as a heavy darkness pulled at her.
Dr. Bella reacted instantly, taking Cora from Raven’s arms just as her eyelids began to flutter shut.
“No, Raven!” Damien’s panicked voice cut through the haze. His grip on her hand tightened as his eyes flashed with raw f
