Emma’s POV
I slip out of bed for a glass of water to soothe my nerves, careful not to wake Richard. Tomorrow is the third implantation, and we’re both pretending to be calm.
I pad barefoot down the hall to his study, the door is cracked open, a soft lamp glow leaking out. I push it wider and stop.
Richard is asleep in his big leather chair, head tipped back, mouth slightly open. His chest rises and falls in slow, even breaths.
Five pregnancy books are spread open across his lap and chest like a chaotic blanket.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting.
The Alpha’s Guide to Luna Pregnancy.
Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy.
A human-wolf hybrid medical journal.
And one dog-eared paperback titled Knots, Pups, and Everything In Between.
A yellow highlighter is still clutched
