chapter one hundred fifity- four

**POV Eleanor**

It's been six months since the last time I saw my son. I took a deep breath, trying to remember Noah's face, so small and fragile, when I had to leave him on that hospital bed. The pain was constant, like a wound that never healed.

"Eleanor, eat something. If you keep this up, you'll die from not eating," insisted Lilian, pushing a plate of food in my direction. But I refused, as appetite had become a luxury I couldn't afford.

I ate only what was necessary to produce milk and feed little Zoe, who grew stronger and healthier every day. My sacrifice seemed worth it when I saw her like that, but the pain of Noah's absence was unbearable.

"I will only eat again when I can finally find my son and bring him back home!" I replied, with a serious expression on my face, showing no enthusiasm.

"Eleanor, I've already told you we're doing everything we can to keep you and Zoe safe. The Alpha King has spread men throughout the city to find you... he is obsessed. We can't go after N