It’s been nearly twenty-four hours since Amaris arrived in our lives and I’m not sure Ryder nor I have looked away from her for longer than a moment. But life needs to continue. The pack has been anxiously waiting all day to see her, and Ryder has to get back to his tasks.
I didn’t use magic to rid my body of any pregnancy symptoms, no matter how tempting at times, but I did use it to heal myself from birth, so by the next day, I’m up and on my feet again.
Ryder scowls from the corner. “What time did you say she’s arriving?”
“I didn’t. You think I know the First Witch’s schedule?” I roll my eyes. “Mary does her own thing. I’m sure you’ve noticed by now.”
Witches are anointed by Mary, in place of the Goddess, within the first couple days of their life. It’s the way the Goddess recognize
