Mother's Trial The pregnancy hit Aria harder than anyone expected. At four months, she could barely keep food down, and her wolf was constantly distressed by the powerful alpha energy of the pup growing within her. She was also quick to cry as we tried to help her. She stumbled a lot walking and I spent time carrying her to and from the bathroom, "Too much light," Luna observed worriedly, watching her mother struggle through another difficult morning. "Baby sister very strong." She was trying to help her mom but the pup in her was causing my little mate so much discomfort. Viktor hadn't left Aria's side in days, his wolf going crazy with the need to help but unable to fight this particular battle. Through their bond, he felt every wave of nausea, every surge of overwhelming power. "He

