Chapter 90

*JORDYN’S POV*

I sat in the dimly lit living room of the oak garden villa, staring at the shadows cast by the flickering fireplace. Amelia had vanished earlier, leaving me in the pack house. I thought she must have come back here to the villa, but the house was as empty as I felt inside.

I ran a hand through my hair, restless and irritated. I hadn’t wanted to move her into one of my houses, but with the pregnancy stressing her out to the point of hospitalization, I didn’t see another choice. Or maybe that’s what I told myself.

Just as I was about to stand, the front door creaked open, and Amelia stepped inside. Her face was paler than usual, her cheeks glowing in the dim light. The worry that had been gnawing at me deepened, but it only lasted a few seconds before her lips curved into a soft smile.

“Jordyn, what are you doing here?” Her voice was light, too light like she hadn’t just disappeared for hours without a word.

I didn’t return her smile. “Where have you been?” My tone was fl