ALEX POV
The first rays of the winter solstice filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the bedroom. Alice lay curled up beside me, her breathing slow and even, her face serene. My heart swelled at the sight of her, as it always did. It felt almost surreal to think of how much had changed in just a few short months.
Her belly, now visibly rounded, was growing at a pace that both amazed and worried me. Dr. Monk had assured us this was normal for werewolf pregnancies—especially one with triplets—but the thought of her going through so much so quickly had me on edge more often than I cared to admit. By the time Valentine’s Day rolled around, our pups would be here, and the idea of holding them in my arms filled me with a mix of excitement and awe.
I shifted closer to her
