“Who told you?” I asked, curious.

“I didn't need anyone to reach that conclusion. Cassian's expression gave away who the father was,” Zora revealed, confirming that the resemblance between Cassian and Hunter was so striking that paternity couldn't be denied.

“I'm sorry for not telling you earlier, neither you nor Hunter,” I confessed, seeking to mend the lack of transparency.

Zora, in turn, questioned if Hunter was already aware of the paternity. “When did you ...