There Can Be Miracles

When the eternal night had come to an end, Aliana had found herself relieved beyond words. Almost all the wolves she cared for and loved had escaped unscathed, and though they would have to live with the terrors and pain they'd endured, they would grow stronger for it and survive together. When she discovered she was pregnant again, she had been elated and nervous. After the trauma of her first litter, she didn't entirely believe she could carry these puppies to term either. Chimera had been wonderfully loving and supportive throughout her pregnancy though, and even from his quarantine, he provided for her. Siren and Dalila and Ezra had all assisted her as she grew larger with her growing children. When she reached the point she'd lost her first children, she grew terrified and anxious. And when she passed that point with no issue, her hopes soared. She could do this. She could bear her and Chimera's family!

It was early morning in Auster, the golden rays of sunlight peeking through the wooden slats of the blinds into the grand bedchamber Aliana shared with her mate and king. She'd awoken to find he'd already left for his morning patrol, allowing her to continue to rest. Ali intended to do just that, settling back in to sleep—until she felt a sharp pain in her belly that took her breath from her lungs. The clouded queen gasped and gripped her belly, gently shushing her children to get them to settle down. Another sharp pain almost had her doubling over as tensing muscles flexed over her midsection. Then she felt a telltale dampness beneath her tail and she realized what was happening. She'd been showing signs of getting closer to her labor for the last week, but it seemed like now the time had come; Aliana was giving birth!

Half thrilled at the idea that she'd successfully carried her litter to full term and half wrought with pain and anxiety, Aliana sat up in bed as best she could and howled for Chimera, howled for Siren, howled for Dalila. She wanted her mate and her lovers and family here to share this moment with her. The time was now, and the newest litter of princes and princesses was on the way to Fenmyre!

"Aliana"