The following days passed with heightened purpose. We trained, we shared, and most importantly, we forged connections. Each moment felt like a testament to our unity, and slowly but surely, laughter began to return to the pack.
But the tension around my growing pregnancy weighed on my mind. As I approached the final weeks, my heart raced with anticipation and an undercurrent of fear. Will I be a good mother? What if the darkness finds a way to distort our joy?
Those feelings lingered, forming a blanket of anxiety that enveloped me, but as I sought solace in the company of Lila and Marcus, I found comfort. Each day, they ensured I stayed busy, distracting me from the swirling uncertainties.
On a warm afternoon, as the sun began its lazy descent, I found myself sitting with Ava and Lila b
