Nara

I can't stay in the bunkers. Despite the others' protests, I leave. My mom, Tina, Serena, and Margo decide to come and help the injured. I leave Rhys with Amelia. We run toward the borders. My mom has healing royal powers, and I have command.

I can feel Kian through our bond, fighting my father. My mate is strong, but he has been battling for hours, while this is Josiah's first fight. It's hardly a fair match.

Halfway there, I feel a sharp pain in my stomach, and my wolf howls. I stop running and crouch down, it hurts.

"What is it, honey?" my mom asks.

"K... Kian," I...