Chapter 34: Tyranny’s Grip
Eliana’s POV:
I sat on the edge of the bed, my fingers absently tracing the intricate patterns on the bedspread. My heart was a whirlwind of emotions. I had just discovered that I was pregnant, and the news had filled me with a sense of joy and hope I hadn’t felt in a long time.
I placed a hand on my stomach, feeling the faintest hint of life growing within me. This child was a new beginning, a chance to build something pure and beautiful amidst the chaos that had become our lives.
As I was lost in thought, the door creaked open and Kael walked in. His presence was imposing, his aura one of authority and control. I stood up, my heart racing. This was the moment I had been both anticipating and dreading.
“Kael,” I began, my voice steady but soft. “I have s
