portrait , whispering too - late apologies . Without its rightful heir , the once - mighty Black Stone Tribe began to fade . But far from that fading legacy , I thrived . Asher loved me fiercely , treating me as the most precious wolf in his world . The Ashborn people embraced me as their Luna with loyalty , respect , and love . One evening , I stood on the highest peak of our land , gazing over the fertile North that now belonged to us . Asher wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my head . " What are you thinking about ? " he asked gently . 1/2 Chapter 12 +25 BONUS I placed a hand on my growing belly and smiled . " Whether our child will be a boy or a girl . " He chuckled . " Whichever it is , they'll be the strongest Alpha the world has ever seen . With the mightiest father and the bravest mother . " I leaned into him , heart full . The past hadn't broken me . It had made me unshakable . As moonlight bathed us in silver light , the joyous howls of the pack echoed across the mountains - a song of celebration , of new life , and of the eternal reign of their king and queen . Continue Reading C