Life in the Stormheart pack was a mixture of joy and tension as Bella’s pregnancy progressed. Her belly had grown noticeably rounder, and with each passing day, the reality of impending parenthood brought both excitement and apprehension. At her latest scan, Bella and Asher sat in the clinic, holding hands as they waited for the results. The room was warm, the soft hum of the ultrasound machine filling the air. The doctor smiled as she turned to them. “Well, Alpha and Luna, I have good news. You’re having a girl.” Bella gasped, her free hand flying to her belly. A girl. She could hardly believe it. Asher grinned, squeezing her hand tightly. “A she-wolf,” he said, his voice filled with pride. “Maybe the next generation to lead this pack will be a fierce Alpha She-Wolf. Who says we