Lyra

Five years later…

The sun filtered through the canopy of trees surrounding the Moonshadow Pack's territory, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. I sat in a plush armchair inside our cozy cabin, my swollen feet propped up on a footstool. The weight of our fourth pup rested heavily in my belly. I sighed, rubbing it gently.

Outside, the joyous sound of children’s laughter and playful howls filled the air. Our three boys tumbled and wrestled in the grass, their ...