---- Ilooked down at my pup, sleeping between his sisters.


    He looked so small, so innocent.


    He would never hurt anyone.


    We would love him, guide him, raise him to be good.


    "The scales will always be shifting inside Laziel.


    That power he consumes and needs...


    its a double-edged sword.


    The specters are not good creatures.


    Every second, I fight them for control." Ss was worrying me more and more.


    His hands moved over my stomach again, cleaning away the dried blood.


    He seemedposed, but I knew him too well.


    He was deeply troubled.


    The day he cant control his demons, another Umbros will be born into this world.


    I just hope he finds his Sigrid...


    the way I found mine.? With my mates warning, the vision shattered.


    The surge of energy drained mepletely, and the sorceress copsed in the Dukes arms while I fell against Sss chest.


    "sigrid! What happened? I couldnt get to you!" His frantic growl rumbled against me, his embrace locking me in ce, his heart racing like thunder.


    The other man was just as panicked, clutching his mate.


    "shes fine.


    She just needs rest and nourishment." He cut me off before I could speak, rushing out with her in his arms.


    ---- I didnt me him.


    He seemed like a good male.


    "sigrid, tell me what happened.


    You went into a trance too.


    You were crying, calling my name.


    Dont ever do that again!" His grip tightened around me.


    "I thought they were hurting you.


    I was about to rip them apart." "L''m d you didnt, or I would have missed the most incredible vision of my life." I smiled a little, despite the bitter weight of his final warning.


    My fingers traced along his jawline.


    I didnt know how to tell him.


    I didnt even know when it had happened.


    Was it because we were together? Because our souls and magic had merged? I didnt have the answers, but I knew one thing for certain.


    The miracle was real.


    "Love, we''re going to be parents.


    Ss, you''re going to be the father of three beautiful pups that I will bring into this world for you." His stunned expression was priceless.


    Then, his brow furrowed.


    His body tensed, muscles locking up as.


    old insecurities wed at him.


    "Babe...


    it could be a mistake.


    I dont want you to get your hopes up.


    Sigrid, Ive tried everything, I...


    Icant" ---- I pressed a finger to his lips.


    My heart ached at the pain etched into his face.


    He didnt fully believe me.


    "We just have to wait and see.


    Believe it when it happens.


    And maybe take a little trip to some miraculous caves," I teased, winking at him before kissing him with all the love I had for this man.


    He still looked doubtful, still afraid to believe.


    But a yearter, he would be holding our pups against his chest.


    It didnt matter what mysterious, powerful creature the Goddess would shape from my Laziel.


    I would protect him from the darkness.


    Even the one that would live inside of him.