Chapter 146\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 146\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bella\u00a0<\/p>\n
PA\u00a0<\/p>\n
I lay back against the pillows, feeling like my whole body had been emptied out and then slowly put back together. I was exhausted, but my eyes stayed open because I didn\u2019t want to miss what was happening in front\u00a0<\/p>\n
of me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott stood near the bed with Kael in his arms, and in the bright hospital lights, his face looked softer. His eyes were full of love and pride, but there were other emotions too that I could feel clearly through our bond. There was relief, there was wonder. He stared at the baby as if he couldn\u2019t believe he was real. And underneath it, there was a fierce protectiveness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even though I was tired, seeing him like that made me feel happy. I watched him adjust Kael carefully, supporting his tiny head with tenderness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Scott whispered his name, I had been surprised. He must have carried it in his mind for a long time. I didn\u2019t argue because I understood that Scott had wanted to name our third pup badly. He hadn\u2019t had any say at Ryan and Emma\u2019s birth, and I knew he had felt left out even if he never said it. So I let him have this without question.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott leaned down and kissed me softly, careful not to jostle me. \u201cI\u2019ll be right back,\u201d he said. \u201cI want my wolves to see him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded and he walked out with Kael.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julie came closer then, pulling her gloves on. \u201cAlright, Your Majesty,\u201d she said gently. \u201cI\u2019m going to stitch up now. I\u2019ll give you anesthesia first so you won\u2019t feel pain.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded slowly. Then she started working, and the room became quieter. I stared at the ceiling, listening to the faint sounds of medical equipment. After a moment, I spoke softly. \u201cJulie,\u201d I said, \u201chow is Troy?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julie\u2019s hands didn\u2019t stop, but her shoulders stiffened slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is coping,\u201d she replied in a clipped voice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I swallowed, sensing the tension behind those two simple words. \u201cHave you seen him?\u201d I asked carefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julie paused for only a second before continuing her stitching. \u201cI have,\u201d she said quietly. \u201cBut he was not in the mood to talk to me, so I didn\u2019t push him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her words carried hurt. I didn\u2019t ask more because I knew Julie wouldn\u2019t open up easily, and this wasn\u2019t the right moment to corner her. Still, as I lay there, I couldn\u2019t stop thinking that Troy was shutting everyone out, even the one person fate had tied to him. I also couldn\u2019t ignore the feeling that if this continued, he would break completely. I stayed quiet, but in the back of my mind, I knew it might take pressure from the King himself to push Troy toward healing, even if he hated it at first.\u00a0<\/p>\n
About ten minutes later, Scott returned. His face was glowing with happiness, and positive energy came through the bond. He stepped in carefully, holding Kael, and when he reached my bedside, his smile softened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are already celebrating,\u201d he murmured, clearly pleased. \u201cEveryone wanted to see him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He placed Kael gently in my arms. The moment Kael\u2019s warm body touched me, he wriggled slightly and turned his face toward my chest. Then he began rooting clumsily, searching, his little mouth opening and closing as he tried to find what he wanted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t help chuckling softly. \u201cSomeone is hungry,\u201d I murmured.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott watched with curiosity and affection, his eyes focused on Kael\u2019s small movements. I guided my breast to Kael gently, adjusting him until he found my nipple. The moment he latched on, his tiny body seemed to settle, and I felt a quiet pull that made me inhale sharply, Scott stayed beside me, looking almost fascinated, like he was witnessing something sacred.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time they moved me to my private cabin, my exhaustion had grown heavier. I barely remember being wheeled down the hall. I only remember closing my eyes for a second and then falling into sleep. When I woke up, the room was dim. I realized it was night. The cabin was quiet except for soft breathing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott was sitting on a chair near Kael\u2019s cradle. The lamp beside him was low. His expression was gentle as he kept touching Kael\u2019s cheek or brushing a finger lightly over his tiny hand, like he couldn\u2019t stop himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I smiled weakly from the bed, and a small laugh slipped out of me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott snapped his head toward me instantly, and when he realized I was awake, the tips of his ears turned pink. The sight made me smile even more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stood up quietly and came to the bed. \u201cI don\u2019t want to miss a moment,\u201d he said softly. \u201cNot even one.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He slipped onto the bed beside me carefully, wrapping one arm around me and pulling me c pressing on my sore body. He kissed me gently and then asked, \u201cHow are you feeling?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I opened my mouth to answer, but before I could speak, the door swung open.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lout\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan and Emma rushed inside the room, full of energy, with Cindy hurrying behind them, trying to keep them quiet. Their little footsteps sounded too loud in the quiet cabin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMommy!\u201d Emma cried, running toward the bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDaddy!\u201d Ryan shouted, his eyes already searching for the baby.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott immediately got off the bed and picked them both up, one in each arm, as if they weighed nothing. He showered their faces with kisses, making them squeal and laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cindy said breathlessly, \u201cThey wouldn\u2019t stop asking.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott carried them closer to Kael. \u201cLook,\u201d he said gently. \u201cMeet your brother.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both of them leaned forward, their eyes wide. Ryan\u2019s mouth fell open. Emma\u2019s hands flew to her cheeks in pure excitement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s so small,\u201d Emma whispered, sounding amazed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 146\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan stared intensely. \u201cHe\u2019s tiny,\u201d he said proudly, as if that was a compliment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emma\u2019s expression changed as she looked from Kael to me. \u201cBut mommy,\u201d she said, almost accusing, \u201cwhy didn\u2019t you have a girl? Girls are better.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan immediately disagreed. \u201cNo, boys are better. Girls only whine,\u201d he declared confidently. \u201cNow I have a baby boy to play with.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emma frowned. \u201cYou can\u2019t play with him like your toys,\u201d she argued. \u201cHe\u2019s a baby.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan looked serious for a moment, then said, \u201cThen I will teach him. He will be my best friend.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott chuckled softly, clearly amused. \u201cYou both have to be gentle,\u201d he said. \u201cHe\u2019s new\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emma leaned closer to Kael. \u201cHi baby,\u201d she whispered, as if Kael could understand her. \u201cI\u2019m your sister.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan nodded, copying her. \u201cI\u2019m your brother,\u201d he said proudly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing them Kael stirred, his face scrunching slightly, and then he let out a loud cry, filling the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott instantly stepped closer, and picked him up. Ryan and Emma stared at their brother with a mix surprise and delight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe cries so loud!\u201d Emma remarked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou disturbed him,\u201d Ryan accused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emma pouted. \u201cYou disturbed him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott shook his head. \u201cHow will I manage three?\u201d he sighed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
8\u00a0<\/p>\n
A\u00a0<\/p>\n
10:43 Fri, Jan 16\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 146\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan stared intensely. \u201cHe\u2019s tiny,\u201d he said proudly, as if that was a compliment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emma\u2019s expression changed as she looked from Kael to me. \u201cBut mommy,\u201d she said, almost accusing, \u201cwhy didn\u2019t you have a girl? Girls are better.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan immediately disagreed. \u201cNo, boys are better. Girls only whine,\u201d he declared confidently. \u201cNow I have a baby boy to play with.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emma frowned. \u201cYou can\u2019t play with him like your toys,\u201d she argued. \u201cHe\u2019s a baby.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan looked serious for a moment, then said, \u201cThen I will teach him. He will be my best friend.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott chuckled softly, clearly amused. \u201cYou both have to be gentle,\u201d he said. \u201cHe\u2019s new.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emma leaned closer to Kael. \u201cHi baby,\u201d she whispered, as if Kael could understand her. \u201cI\u2019m your sister.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ryan nodded, copying her. \u201cI\u2019m your brother,\u201d he said proudly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing them Kael stirred, his face scrunching slightly, and then he let out a loud cry, filling the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott instantly stepped closer, and picked him up. Ryan and Emma stared at their brother with a mix of surprise and delight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe cries so loud!\u201d Emma remarked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou disturbed him,\u201d Ryan accused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Emma pouted. \u201cYou disturbed him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scott shook his head. \u201cHow will I manage three?\u201d he sighed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
AD\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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