Chapter 166

SERAPHINA The cries were small but strong—raw, tiny sounds that filled the silence of the bedroom like music. I had imagined this moment countless times, but nothing could have prepared me for the reality. Sleepless nights, the soft weight of two fragile lives on my chest, the way my world seemed to shrink and expand at the same time. Celine whimpered first, her soft voice always managing to wake her brother. Then came Alaric, loud and impatient, demanding the world’s attention as if he already knew he was Nightveil’s future Alpha. I smiled weakly, running my finger over her soft cheek. “Shh… little soldier,” I whispered. “You’ll wake your brother.” Kaelos moved beside me, half-asleep, his hair messy, his eyes tired but still sharp as he looked at the babies. He leaned in, his voice murmuring softly. “I think they planned this. They take turns making sure we never sleep.” I chuckled softly. “Maybe they inherited your strategic skills.” He smiled cynically and sat down, lifting Alaric i