Guarded Vows

Kaelia

I woke at dawn to Valen's side of the bed empty and a text on my phone: At the vineyard. Final security sweep. I'll be back to get you at noon. I love you.

Thirty-three weeks pregnant, exhausted from yesterday's stress, and facing a wedding where Azrael promised violence.

Perfect.

"You're awake," Chloe said from the doorway, carrying a tray with tea and toast. "Thought you might need breakf