Erick
Joy isn’t a strong enough word for what I felt.
As soon as Sophia’s words settled in my chest, everything else…every weight, every lingering doubt or battle in the kingdom vanished.
I couldn’t contain the joy I felt.
With a loud, unfiltered laugh, I surged forward and scooped her up into my arms.
She yelped in surprise, her laugh mingling with mine as I spun her around right there in the kitchen.
The soft fabric of her apron brushed against me, and her arms flew up to hold onto my shoulders.
“We’re having a pup!” I said, grinning like an i***t. “Sophia…we’re going to be parents!”
She was laughing, eyes wide with disbelief. “Erick! Put me down, you big fool!” she giggled.
But I couldn’t stop.
I twirled her again, faster this time, fueled by a joy I didn’t know I had insid
