---- years. Only in the direst of times would an Alpha bring the pack here." I looked around, feeling the peaceful and mysterious atmosphere. "Is it... safe here?" "Safer than anywhere else." He led me towards the stone house. "The valley is protected by ancient magic; only those who know the exact location can find the entrance." The inside of the stone house was surprisingly comfortable. Simple, but it had basic necessities. "you need to rest," Kaelen pointed to a simple bed. "The drug's side effects might linger for a while." I nodded, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over me. Just as I was about to lie down, a sharp pain shot through my abdomen! I gasped, clutching my belly tightly. "Sera?" Kaelen approached, alert. "What's wrong? ---- Another searing pain, this time stronger. I felt a warm liquid run down my thighs. "My water broke," I said, terrified. "The cub... it's coming!" Kaelen's expression shifted from shock to determination. "Don't be afraid, I'll help you." He quickly gathered necessary items, prepared the bed, boiled water, and took out stored medical supplies. "Everything will be fine," he comforted me, though he was clearly nervous himself. "Our child chose the most dangerous time to be born, truly Alpha blood." I tried to smile, but another contraction cut me off. In the distance, wolf howls were faint but present. They were still searching. ---- And our child was choosing this most dangerous moment to enter the world.