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The fact that you have these worries already bodes well for your future as a mother. It’s important to think about these things; it’ll make it easier if and when those things come up.”

“I guess that’s true.”

“It’s normal to have these anxieties when your due date nears,” Violet said. “But if you find that they’re really gnawing at you, you should talk to Night about it. I know he was feeling a bit down, but I’m sure he’ll be open to hearing your worries.”

I nodded. It was reasonable advice. “Night was feeling the pressures of being an alpha, but I think he’s been doing a lot better. Our recent successes have helped bolster his confidence, but it was tough for a while there. He even kept the fact that Lance was my brother from me.”

Mom’s eyes widened, and Violet demanded, “He did that to you?”

“Lance asked him to keep it a secret from everyone, including me.”

She let out a tight sigh. “Fates above, I’m so sorry on my son’s behalf. If you need me to, I can give him an earful.”

Mom frown