KALLIAS

“I’ve examined Luna Crystal, Alpha,” Gretta reported softly. “She ingested something that upset her digestion. It caused her pain but with the medicine I’ve given her, it will pass. Neither she nor the baby is in any danger.”

When I returned to the castle last night, I found Crystal's chamber crowded with maids in distress. They say that they had discovered Crystal writhing in agony clutching her belly outside the castle gate.

“Thank you, Gretta,” I ...