Chapter17 The days following the revelation of my pregnancy were a cascade of joy .
For the first time in what felt like an eternity , I could finally breathe .
With Alpha Thomas locked away , the shadows of my past had lifted , and I was free to dream of a future with Alpha Xavien .
Every morning , Alpha Xavien would rise before me to ensure I had breakfast ready, filling the house with fresh blooms .
His protective demeanor was almost comical .
Do you need water ? Are you comfortable ? Should I get you another pillow ? hed ask , his brows furrowed with concern .
Id laugh , shaking my head .
Xavien , Im fine .
1/9 Chapter17 + 5 Points Im pregnant , not fragile .
Truth be told , I secretly cherished his fussing .
Yet , Alpha Thomas remained unwilling to let .go .
Letters began arriving at the estate , each pleading for a meeting .
Camille , I need to talk to you .
Please .
Can we at least meet ? Forgive me .
I tore each one apart without reading further .
When letters failed , he reached out through mutual acquaintances .
Congratulations on the pup , one message read .
2/9 Chapter17 + 5 Points Another implored , I know you hate me , but maybe we could meet .
I miss you .
Each message stirred a storm of anger in me .
What could he possibly want ? Id made it clear he was no part of my future .
I ⚫ dismissed the messages outright , discarding them without a second thought .
Through it all , Alpha Xavien was my steadfast ally .
He ensured I was never alone , expertly juggling his Alphas responsibilities with taking care of me .
When night descended , bringing with it the ghosts of past traumas , he would cradle me gently , whispering reassurances until I drifted into sleep .
Youre safe , he whispered .
Ive got you .
And he always did .
3/9 Chapter17 + 5 Points At one of my doctors appointments , we finally received the momentous news .
Its a boy , the doctor announced , smiling as she pointed to the screen .
I turned to Alpha Xavien , tears brimming in my eyes .
A boy , I murmured .
Alpha Xavien beamed , gripping my hand tightly .
Were having a son .
The rest of the day floated by in a bubble of joy , filled with discussions of names and musings on our babys appearance .
Alpha Xavien was convinced hed resemble me , while I teased that hed inherit Alpha Xaviens stubbornness .
4/9 Chapter17 + 5 Points The following weekend , we ventured out to shop for baby clothes .
The mall was buzzing with activity , families , and couples filling the air with laughter .
For the first time in ages , I felt a sense of ⚫ normalcy .
As we browsed through tiny onesies and baby shoes , we laughed at Alpha Xaviens exaggerated expressions while he held up outfits .
This one , he declared , holding up a tiny blue shirt emblazoned with Mommys Little Hero .
I chuckled .
Youre going to spoil him , arent you ? Absolutely , Alpha Xavien answered without a hint of hesitation .
5/9 Chapter1717 + 5 Points Lost in our happinesess , failed to notice the e rogue lurking behindhd until it was too late .
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A hand gripped mycararmayanking me back k with such force that ist stumbled .
Dont scream , a voicedashissed in my ear as I was dragged to a cornene of the store .
Camille ! Alpha Xaviers voice cut through my panic , but the man tighteneded his hold on ime .
Stay back ! the rogue shoutede brbrandishing a gun wildly .
Everything blurred the frantic shohosts , footsteps as people scattereded .
Let her go , Alpha Xavien urged , his Movoice steady .
6/6/9 Chapter17 + 5 Points Stay back ! the man screamed again , his hand trembling as he pointed the gun at Alpha Xavien .
My heart pounded in my ears , breaths coming in rapid , shallow gasps .
Then , unexpectedly, a deafening bang shattered the tension .
The echo of gunfire resonated through the store as the mans grip on me slackened , and he staggered back .
Alpha Xavien shifts into a wolf , tackling him and wrenching the gun away.
Run ! Alpha Xavien shouted , but my legs refused to move .

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Another shot rang out , and I flinched , instinctively ducking .
7/9 Chapter17 : 17 + 5 Points By the time leregagjaided my senses , Alphana Xavien had subdueded the rogue , pinning himm as security swarmeded in .
But relief was fleetining .
As I stood there , tremblibling , a wetness trickled down my legeg .
I looked down , my breath thi fuitching .
Blood .
Xavien , I whispered , panic dalawing at my chest .
His eyes widened as he turned to tsesee the Iblood .
No , the murmured , his voice crackiningsasche nushed to my side .
8/8/9 Chapter17 + 5 Points I tried to speak , to assure him I was okay , but the words failed me .
My vision blurred , and the last image I saw was Alpha Xaviens stricken face as I collapsed into his arms .
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