(Darius)
(Four months later)
I stood near the entrance, watching as everyone moved around, setting things up. Balloons, streamers, and gifts filled the room. Laughter and happy voices surrounded me. It was a big day. A day I never thought I’d get to see.
Emma’s baby shower.
I still wasn’t used to all the attention. Pack members congratulated me every few minutes, clapping me on the back and telling me how excited they were for us. I just nodded and smiled, letting them have their moment. But really, all I cared about was Emma.
She was in the center of it all, glowing. She laughed at something one of the pack members said, resting a hand on her belly. I couldn’t take my eyes off her. Every time I looked at her, I felt a warmth that was still new to me.
She caught me staring and smirke
