Chapter 159

Avery

The first two days after Aria's birth passed in a haze of exhaustion and wonder. My body ached from the ordeal, but each time I held our daughter, the pain faded into insignificance.

*She's beautiful,* Luce whispered in my mind, her presence weaker than usual but warm with contentment. *Our pup. Finally here.*

"Are you alright?" I asked silently, concerned by the tremor in her voice.

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