Chapter 428

Author's pov During the acrobatic performance, Cecilia felt uneasy. Something was wrong tonight. She kept looking around the room, watching every face for danger. Then she saw Alpha Xavier and Alpha Gavin coming back into the hall. They walked over and sat at a table close to where Cecilia and Alpha Sebastian were seated. Jessica and Xenia followed behind them like quiet shadows. Xenia caught Cecilia's attention. Something about her seemed different tonight. Now that they were nearby, Cecilia could observe them more clearly. As the acrobats did a dangerous flip, Xenia started humming softly. The tune was quiet but strange. It sounded like an old nursery rhyme, but twisted. Wrong for this fancy party. Cecilia put her hand over her stomach protectively. The moment she heard Xenia's humming, her baby moved violently inside her. The feeling was so sudden and strong she almost cried out. "Are you okay?" Alpha Sebastian whispered. His hand covered hers immediately. His touch felt warm and sa