I could feel the tension in the air as I nervously twirled a strand of my hair.

"Killian, you know how important this is for both of us," I said, searching for reassurance in his stormy eyes.

He sighed, his brows furrowing, "Catalina, I can't risk attracting attention. You understand, right?"

I nodded, but my disappointment lingered. "I wish you could be there. It's our baby, after all."

He took my hands in his, a mixture of sadness and determination in his gaze. "I ...