Chapter 122 Raising His Voice for the First Time

"Have you had enough?" Alden gripped Kiera's wrist, his face darkening. She froze in place, stunned that he'd snapped at her. After a long pause, she whispered, "Aldy… you yelled at me for her?" Ever since they'd been together, Alden had doted on her completely. He had never once spoken harshly to her, not even in passing. And now, he was defending Thalia and speaking to her with such impatience. Panic twisted inside Kiera. The man who had once devoted himself entirely to her was slowly drifting toward someone else. She wouldn't allow it. Her sobs shook her body, leaving her gasping for air as she clutched her stomach and sank toward the floor. Seeing her like this, Alden felt a flicker of irritation he couldn't explain. But the more she cried, the closer she seemed to pass out. Finally, he lifted her into his arms. "You're pregnant. You can't get worked up like this. I'll take you to your room to rest." He glanced back at Thalia as he prepared to leave. "You should get some r