Chapter 87

Claire's POV "I know, Claire. I'm so sorry about your loss. It's normal that you want to leave after losing your child," she sighed, pulling me into a tight hug. I let myself cry against her shoulder, the emotions of the past few days finally breaking through. But even as tears streamed down my face, I shook my head. "You don't understand," I whispered. "I don't think my baby died. I can't explain it, but I just know." Joey pulled back, her eyes searching mine. "Claire... Alpha Lucius has already announced the funeral at Black Moon Pack. The notice went out yesterday. Many wolves are coming to pay respects." "How can he be so sure?" I demanded, my voice cracking. "Just because the doctors said—" "It's not just the doctors," Joey interrupted gently. "An Alpha can sense the connection to their pup. If Lucius says the baby is gone, then..." Her voice trailed off, but her meaning was clear. I slumped back against the pillows of the hospital bed. "I helped you through the birth before I pas