Moon-Scarred Vow
He had Kaelen's dark hair and my lighter eyes, his tiny face scrunched up, but I could already see features that blended both of ours.
"Orion," I whispered the name I’d chosen long ago. "Meaning 'rising light.'"
Kaelen knelt by the bed, his eyes filled with an indescribable emotion. "The most fitting name. He will be a new beginning."
"My new beginning," I corrected, my voice soft but firm.
He nodded silently, not arguing. "You need to rest. I'll go prepare some food to help you regain your strength."
After Kaelen left, I carefully studied the little life in my arms. This child, who had endured so much turmoil to come into the world. The union of an Alpha and Luna, a broken vow, a dangerous