Chapter 5

The follow-up appointment starts at nine sharp. Darius holds Serena's hand through the ultrasound, watches the monitor as their son kicks and turns. "Perfect development," Dr. Reeves announces. "The silver exposure didn't affect him at all." "Like his father." Serena beams up at Darius. He nods, but his mind is elsewhere. Elena. He's sent seventeen messages since last night. None delivered. All failed. "Alpha?" Dr. Reeves waves a hand in front of his face. "Did you hear me?" "Right....