Kal’s POV (written in 3rd person)

“There. I finally said it, didn’t I?” He chuckled without amusement. “That’s what I want to talk about when I told you days ago I wanted to talk about something after Alpha Fionn’s coronation.”

“Do you?” Evadne squeaked. Her hand shot to her belly.

Kal blinked. “What?”

“Do you really mean it?” Her eyes were bright with tears. She hugged me around the neck all of a sudden.

“Of course,” he answered softly. “Do you think I’m going to say something without meaning it?”

She blinked amid the tears, laughing with delight. But the laughter left and her face darkened again. “Do you believe...