chapter 22

Azalea Two days have passed, and I never thought I would be so relieved for Kyson to be out of the castle. He has been driving me up the wall, constantly watching my every move and forcing vitamins down my throat. It has only been a week since we found out about the pregnancy, and he’s already becoming overbearing. He had explained that one week in human pregnancy equated to three or four weeks for Lycans and that Lycan pregnancies only last three to four four months max. But if it’s only been a week, I dread to think about what a fortnight will bring. Nevertheless, there is a silver lining to his absence – Abbie will be returning tomorrow. The prospect of her company brings a welcome relief to the monotony of castle life, especially since Kyson has forbidden me from helping Peter, the stable boy, or assisting Clarice. I might die of boredom before he gets back. When I wake up to find him off on business, I’m relieved. This relief is short-lived, however, when I find out, he assigns me