*Tiessa*

I woke up as I heard footsteps approaching us. Varon would keep us safe, but it would be much better for me to be awake too.

I opened my eyes and saw Marisol standing over me. Well, not really standing over us. She was a fair distance away. My arm unconsciously curved tighter around Vira.

I knew she wasn’t going to pluck my baby out of my arms or throw me in prison, but I still couldn’t fight the feeling that it was ...