*Astrid’s POV* He came back. He never left. My heart fills with love and feels whole while I'm confused as to why Max ordered blood tests and scans on me then I see the ultrasound machine I pause and think about why we would need that in the first place Then it comes to me those times I was told to shift, and Max’s dragon tried to bring me out and tried to get Ingrid to set me free I'm not complaining; I was missing Max, so I had to take what I could get, but I never expected to get pregnant. Is that even possible I look at Max, who is watching me, and I see love and affection pouring from him. He also seems exhausted. The last few months have been hard on him “I'm sorry, Max. I tried to wake up so many times, but I was being held back. I Love you.” Max leans Down and kisses my

