Chapter 261
The air in the Bloodmoon estate had shifted from celebratory to sense, every sound mitted as the pack waited anxiously. The healer’s quarters, usually a place of quiet calm, were now a flurry of activity. Sonia lay on the birthing bed, her breaths coming in sharp gasps as waves of pain rippled
through her.
Alpha Ramon sat beside her, his hands gripping hers, his knuckles white from the pressure. His sharp, commanding presence on the battlefield was nowhere to be found. Here, he was simply a mate, terrified and helpless as Sonia endured each contraction.
“You’re
doing amazing. Sonia,” he whispered, his voice soft but laced with worry. “I’m here. I’m not leaving your side.”
Sonia’s eyes fluttered open, meeting his gaze. Despite the sweat on her brow and the pain etched into her features, she managed a small smile “You’d better not,” she said, her voice strained but full of determination.
The healer, a stern–faced woman named Yara, moved with practiced efficiency. Her hands were steady as she checked Sonia’s progress, her expression revealing nothing
“How is she?” Ramon asked, his voice tight.
Yara glanced up, her tone calm but firm. “The babies are coming quickly. She’s strong, Alpha, but this will take time. You need to stay calm for her.” Ramon nodded, though his heart was pounding in his chest. He had faced death countless times, stared it in the face without flinching, but this, watching Sonia in pain, unable to do anything was almost too much to bear.
Outside the room. the pack had gathered in the courtyard, their murmurs filling the night. Ivy stood with Blane, her hand resting on her still–fat stomach as she whispered a prayer for her brother and Luna. Sonia’s brothers paced restlessly, their expressions a mixture of worry and impatience.
“She’s tough,” Wolf said, breaking the tense silence.
- e. “She’ll pull through”
“She has to,” Jed muttered, his eyes fixed on the door to the healer’s quar
quarters,
Blane nodded, his jaw tight. “Ramon won’t let anything happen to her, You know that.”
Outside the healer’s quarters, Wolf paced restlessly, his usual bravado muted by the weight of the moment. “What’s taking so long!” he muttered. earning a smirk from Jed.
“Relax, again,” Jed said, though his voice wavered. “She’s tougher than all of us combined. She’ll be fine.”
Inside, Sonia let out a sharp cry as another contraction tore through her, Ramon leaned closer, his forehead brushing hers.
“You’re so strong, my Luna,” he whispered, his voice cracking despite his attempt to remain steady. “You’ve faced so much. You’ve got this?
Sonia gripped his hand tighter, her nails digging into his skin. “Ramon,” she said through gritted teeth, “if you keep talking like that, I’m going to shift right here and rip you apar.”
He laughed softly, despite the lump in his throat. “I’d deserve it.”
presence, guiding Sonia through every step, offering reassurance as the
Hours passed, the room heavy with anticipation. Yara’s voice was a steady pr contractions grew closer together.
Finally, Yara looked up, her expression serious but calm. “It’s time, Luna. The first pup is ready”
Sonia nodded, her face pale but resolute. She met Ramon’s eyes, and for a moment, the world seemed to narrow to just the two of them.
“We’re doing this together,” she said, her voice steady despite the pain.
“Always,” he replied, pressing a kiss to her forehead.
The first cry pierced the room like a beacon, clear and strong. Ramon felt his chest tighten, a wave of emotion crashing over him as Yara held up a tiny, wriggling pup.
“A girl,” Yara
announced with a small u
unile, wapping the pup in a soft blanket before handing her to S
Ramon tightened his grip on Sonia’s hand, his heart pounding in a way it never had in battle. He had faced enemies, stared death in the face, but nothing had prepared him for this moment. As Yara lifted the tiny, wriggling form into view, Hamon felt his breath catch. This was their legacy, a symbol of everything they’d fought for. A perlert, unbreakable piece of Sonia and him.
Sonia’s tears flowed freely as she cradled her daughter, her fingers tracing the delicate features of the pup’s face. Ramon leaned closer, his hand
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argently on the tiny bundle.
perfect,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.
Somia freked up at him, her simile radiant despite her exhaustion. “She is”
there was no time to linger in the moment. Another contraction tore thưrough Seonia, and Yara’s youre cut through the air.
“The second pup is coming,” she said firmly
Ramon placed a reassuring hand on Sonia’s shis
is shoulder. “One more, my love. You’ve got
I push
She nodded, her reinlve unwavering as she braced herself for the final p
Moments later, the second cry echoed through the room, softer but just as powerful. Yara wrapped the second pup, a boy, in a blanket and handed
Kamon stared down at his son, his heart swelling with a love so fierce it almost hurt. The tiny pup blinked up at him, his eyes wide and curious
“A boy,” Yara said, her voice warm, “Strong and healthy”
Sonia Traned back against the pillows, her breath coming in shallow gasps as she watched Ramon cradle their son. He turned to her, his expression
a mixture of awe and gratitude.
“They’re here,” he said softly, kneeling beside her. “You did it.”
She smiled, her tears glistening in the dim light. “We did it
Kamon placed the boy in her arms, the two pups nestled together against her chest. The sight was almost too much to bear, Sonia, their Luna, holding the future of their pack in her arms.
Outside, the sound of the pups‘ cries reached the courtyard, and the gathered crowd erupted into cheers. Ivy clutched Blane’s hand, tears streaming down her face as she leaned into him. Sonia’s brothers let out triumphant howls, their joy echoing into the night.
“They’re here. Ivy whispered, her voice trembling with emotion.
Blane nodded, a proud smile spreading across his face. “Bloodmoon’s future.”
Ivy clutched Blane’s hand tightly, her free hand resting on her stomach. “Do you hear that?” she whispered.She glanced at Blane, her eyes stammering “Our pup will have playmates before we know it.”
Back in the room, Sonia looked up at Kamon, her voice soft but steady. “We have names already, but what about changing them to fit the great war
He nodded, has land resting gently on her shoulder. He enters thinking mode until he snaps, “Wh
Bonda smiled, her eyes brimming with tears. “Liana. It’s perfect.”
“And for the boy?” Kamon asked, his gaze locked on hers.
snaps, “What about Liana for the girl? It means bound by
Sonda thought for a moment before her lips curved into a gentle smile. “Carl. It means ‘mighty warrior
“Liana and Carl, Ramon said, his voice i
filled with reverence. “Chur pups”
Sonia and Kamon sat together, their pups cradled in their arms. The battle was over, the celebration had passed, but this, this was their greatest victory
