POV: Riley
The days passed in a haze of contentment and newfound joy after the mating ritual with Mason. Riley and Alex found themselves closer than ever, their bond strengthened not only by their shared connection to Mason but also by the anticipation of what their future held.
One morning, Riley woke with a peculiar sensation stirring within her. She brushed it off at first, attributing it to the aftermath of the mating ritual and the overwhelming happiness that enveloped them. Yet, as the days went by, the feeling persisted—a subtle awareness that something had changed within her.
Unable to ignore it any longer, Riley sought out Alex, finding her sister in the garden where they often retreated for moments of quiet reflection. "Alex," Riley began tentatively, "have you been feeling...
