Louis’s POVThe evening air was calm, almost serene. The fireflies danced above the river, the scent of pine and earth lingering in the cool night. My pack had gathered near the central clearing, finishing the day’s training. Some of the younger ones were laughing, tossing sticks and chasing each other, while my mate sparred with a few warriors, demonstrating new combat maneuvers.I leaned against a tree, watching. my baby slept peacefully in my arms, swaddled in a soft blanket, her tiny chest rising and falling with each breath. The warmth of her skin against mine brought a rare smile to my face. For a few moments, the world felt normal.“This evening is beautiful, isn’t it?” my mate’s voice rumbled from behind me. I turned to see him wiping sweat from his brow, a proud, gentle grin on his face. His presence grounded me.“It is,” I said softly, brushing my fingers through the baby's hair. “It’s… peaceful.”He nodded, his eyes scanning the horizon. “Enjoy it ,” he murmured, half in je
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