~Lyra~ The car rolled to a stop in front of the estate, a mansion so grand it made most castles look modest. A smiling she-wolf approached our car with practiced grace. “Princess Lyra, Princess Mira, Prince Kai—thank you for coming to my banquet today.” Slowly, I stepped out on my own. “Princess Lyra, do be careful,” she said warmly, one hand resting protectively on her rounded belly. “It’s so lovely to meet you. I’m Luna Eva, and this is my mate, Alpha Eric.” “Pleasure to meet you, too.” I handed her the gift, “Do you know the pup’s gender yet?” “Not yet,” Eva said with a glowing smile. “We’re planning to find out with everyone else.” Her gaze dropped to my stomach. “You look like you’re... halfway there?” “Yes.” “Then you’ll give birth before me,” she said, sounding half in awe,

