THALIA
“Congratulations, Luna. You are right with your assumption…”
The Lalaine, our pack doctor, held my hands in delight. She kept it low, careful not to spill the surprise before it comes from me, but was also really excited for me.
“Thank you,” I answered, resting my hands on my stomach, still in a bit of disbelief.
Pregnant.
After two years of waiting, of constant whispered prayers to the Goddess, and the disappointment hidden behind practiced smiles every time I came back a failure, we finally succeeded in conceiving.
I came back to the pack house, still giddy from the news. All that was left was to tell Darius.
My eyes darted to the window, figuring he was already close. I’m about to deliver the best news we’ve had in years, and yet, I couldn’t help but pace the room. My pal
