Chapter 5 RENEWED HOPE.

As I lay in the hospital bed, holding my newborn pup in my arms, I couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude. Ryder ,the handsome doctor who had helped me deliver my baby, had been by my side throughout the entire process.

I remembered the first time I met him, in the cabin, when he burst in and saved me from Alpha Elijah. His eyes, a deep shade of blue, had locked onto mine, and I felt a spark of attraction.

But I was in no state to think about romance. I was in labor, and Rachel was just doing his job.

i couldn't forget what happened back at the cabin.Rachel had rushed into the cabin, his eyes blazing with fury, and Alpha Elijah's eyes had widened in shock. I had taken advantage of the distraction and stood up, my eyes locked on Rachel's and I knew I wasn't alone anymore.

Rachel's eyes had softened, and he had rushed to my side. "Lyra, you're in labor. Let's get you to the hospital."

As we drove, the contractions got stronger, and I gripped Rachels hand, using my talent to channel my energy into our pup. Rachel eyes met mine, and he knew I was using my gift.

"You've got this, Lyra," he whispered, his voice full of encouragement.

And then, the next thing I knew, I was holding our pup in my arms, and Rachel was smiling at me, tears of joy in his eyes.

"It's a boy," the doctor said, handing me the pup.

Rachel's eyes met mine, and he smiled, "Welcome to the world, little one."

As I looked at our pup, I felt a sense of love and happiness that I had never felt before. Rachel took my hand, and I knew that I was exactly where I was meant to be.

The days that followed were a blur of happiness and exhaustion. I was getting used to being a mom, and Rachel was being an amazing partner. He would help with the baby, and we would take turns feeding and changing diapers.but was u ready to give him a chance?.

But as the days went by, I started to feel a connection with Rachel that I couldn't ignore. He was kind, caring, and handsome, and I found myself falling for him.

One day, as I was getting ready to leave the hospital, Rachel asked me out on a date. "How about dinner, tomorrow night?"

My heart skipped a beat. "I'd love to."

He smiled, his eyes sparkling. "Great, I'll pick you up at 7."

As I left the hospital, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. Maybe, just maybe, I'd found someone special.

Our first date was a disaster. Rachel took me to a fancy restaurant, and I ended up spilling wine all over my dress. But he just laughed and took me to a nearby park, where we walked and talked until the sun came up.

It was like we'd known each other forever. We laughed and joked, and I felt like I could be myself around him.

As the weeks turned into months, Rachel and I grew closer. We'd spend hours talking, cuddled up on the couch, and I knew I was in love with him.

One evening, as we sat on the porch, watching the stars, Ryder turned to me and said, "Lyra, I know this is sudden, but I feel like I've known you my whole life. Will you marry me?"

My heart skipped a beat. "Yes, yes, a million times yes!"

He slipped a ring on my finger, and I knew I was home.

As we sat there, holding each other, I knew that I'd found my true mate, my partner, my best friend.

Little did I know kalen would ride again...