Chapter 175

Kallira POV

The moment my water broke, everything in the estate shifted at once. Valerius reacted before anyone else, pulling me into his arms while already shouting for medical staff through his comms. His voice was sharp, controlled, but I could feel the panic underneath it.

“Stay with me,” he said immediately, holding my hand tightly.

“I’m here,” I answered, even though the first wave of pain w