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.

voice was

eyes, though I wasn't sure when the tears had started

brows furrowed as he took in my expression,

covering mine. "What did the

words stuck, and I shook my head, a fresh wave

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

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

in.

so full of joy and wonder that

voice filled with awe. "We're going to have another

my 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

met mine. "Astrid, you've already proven how strong

away from that-it adds to it. You're already

Ryker, and I know you'll be just as

chest, but the doubt

interrupted gently. "And our family will thrive because of us. You're not doing this alone, Astrid I'm here,

step of the way."

letting his words wash over me. Slowly,