Reclaiming My Broken Luna by Selene Souchon

Chapter 357: Bundle of Joy Astrid's POV

The morning sunlight streamed through the windows of the Shadowfang Packhouse, bathing the room in a golden glow, but I barely noticed.

My hands trembled as I clutched the folded piece of parchment in my lap, the Pack Doctor's words from earlier still ringing in my ears.

"You're with child, Luna."

The world had tilted beneath me then, and even now, hours later, I couldn't seem to steady myself.

My heart pounded in my chest, a mix of joy and fear twisting in my stomach.

Pregnant.

I pressed a hand to my abdomen, the weight of the revelation settling over me like a heavy blanket.

I thought the morning sickness and the sudden changes in me was just caused by stress from leading the Shadowfang Pack.

I never thought that those were actually the symptoms of my pregnancy.

A soft knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts.

was gentle, his concern

I wasn't sure when the tears had started falling.

filling the room. His brows furrowed as he took in my

his hands covering mine. "What did the doctor say? It's

him, my throat tightening. "Killian... I..." The words stuck, and I shook my head, a fresh wave

his grip steady and reassuring. "Whatever it is, we'll face it together,"

placed a hand over his and guided it to my

my words sinking in.

broke across his face, one so full of joy and

filled with awe. "We're going

tears slipping down my cheeks. "But Killian... what if I can't do this? What

his dark eyes met mine. "Astrid, you've already proven how strong you are.

away from that-it

Ryker, and I know you'll be just as incredible

in my chest,

You're not doing this alone, Astrid I'm here, Asha's here, and so is the

step of the way."

closed my eyes, letting his words wash over me.