Chapter 166

Athena

Was I sure? God, yes. I'd never been more sure of anything in my life.

"I'm sure."

"It's going to drain you. Badly. And we don't know what effect it'll have on..." He gestured vaguely at my stomach.

"I have to try."

He was silent for a moment, then sighed. "Alright. But I'm staying right here. And if anything seems wrong, if you start looking weak or sick, I'm using my authority on you. Forcibly if necessary."

"Fair enough."

Derek moved to the door, positioning ...