Epilogue
Juliet
The moon was waxing once more when I stood again in the door of the lodge Jarl and Fenrir had built for me. My hands rubbed the curve of my belly. I was not showing, but one day my belly would be as round as the full moon. I had not told anyone, because they would insist I stay in the Alphas’ caves with the rest of the women.
I paced in front of the lodge, unable to keep still. Today was the day the Berserkers were returning home. My men had fought on the front lines, and though I’d heard reports that they were well, I would not believe it until I laid my eyes on them.
My faith only stretched so far.
Please, I begged, lifting my face to the moon. I had prayed to God every day, and kept busy tending to the orphans. And though waiting was hard, a peace had fallen over me
