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

wasn't sure

in my expression, and without hesitation, he crossed the space between us, kneeling

asked, his hands covering mine. "What did the

looked down at him, my throat tightening. "Killian... I..." The words stuck, and I shook my head, a fresh wave of emotion crashing over

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

hand over his and guided it to my stomach. "I'm pregnant,"

my words sinking in. For a moment, he said nothing, his

his face, one so full of joy and wonder that it made my heart

he breathed, his voice filled with awe.

cheeks. "But Killian... what if I can't do this? What if I can't be a good Luna and a good mother? What if I fail—at

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

doesn't take away from that-it adds to it. You're already the

I know you'll be just as incredible for

in my chest, but the doubt still lingered. “But the

because of you," he interrupted gently. "And our family will thrive because of us. You're not doing this alone, Astrid I'm here, Asha's here, and so is the

step of the way."

my eyes, letting his words wash