Chapter 34: Tyranny's Grip

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 something important to tell you.”

He looked at me, his expression unreadable. “What is it, Eliana?”

“I’m pregnant,” I said, my voice trembling slightly. “We’re going to have a baby.”

For a moment, there wa