Shattered by the Alpha Stronger Than Ever novel Chapter 116

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Yet, a deep–seated longing stirred within me, a yearning to shift my gaze away from the wreckage and behold a new horizon, a fresh canvas waiting to be filled with vibrant colors and promise. I crave to rediscover purpose, not just for my own sake, but for the sake of my mother, who had selflessly prioritized my happiness even in her final moments. “Keep fighting, never give up,” she had urged, her shaky words that continued to echo in my heart “especially in times when the will to persevere seemed lost forever,”

“It’s okay,” Leona whispered with gentle warmth. “All you need is time and love, Karissa,” she patted my hand. “I know you’re strong.” “she added, her smile radiant despite the tears welling up in her eyes. With a tender gesture, she enveloped me in a warm hug. holding me close as I let my emotions unfold, silently crying.

“I think I know just the thing to lift your spirits,” Leona said, a mischievous glint dancing in her eyes as she flashed a wide, playful smile while pulling away.

She cast a sly sideways glance at Xaviera, who responded by squirming uncomfortably in her seat, her gaze darting away in a blatant attempt to avoid eye contact, as if she were harboring a secret that Leona was on the verge of exposing.

My curiosity stirred, I sat up straight, my gaze darting back and forth between Leona and Xaviera, searching for a clue. “I don’t understand,” I pressed with confusion. Xaviera’s eyes flickered open, and she hesitated, her words faltering

“It’s nothing, I…” she began, before trailing off, her eyelids fluttering closed once more, as if she were steeling herself for something.

Leona’s words tumbled out in a rapid, breathless sequence, as if she’d been bursting to share the secret. “Xavi’s pregnant, and she didn’t want to tell you now because she thought it might seem insensitive or hurtful towards you,” she revealed, the words barely leaving her lips before Xaviera’s hand flew up to cover her mouth, her eyes widening in shock and contemplation.

I blinked repeatedly, wondering if I was caught in a dream, but the scene before me remained unchanged. My heart, once heavy with sorrow, now stirred to life, its beats faint but insistent. The news was nothing short of miraculous

Xaviera, who had been told she’d never bear children, was pregnant! Memories of her struggles, the countless failed treatments, and the lingering sadness that had shadowed her, flooded my mind. Yet, in this instant, all that pain seemed to fade into the background as joy and wonder took center stage, with the spotlight shining bright. Dexter had been with her through every trial, must have been

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overjoyed. My heart swelled with happiness for them, and I felt a tiny, but vital, part of me being restored.

“You’re having a baby!” Lexclaimed loudly, my voice and hands trembling with unbridled joy, as I surrendered to the overwhelming happiness.

In that moment, my own doubts and fears about my ability to have children melted away, excelled by the radiant happiness I felt for my dear friend, my sister in every sense of the word. Xaviera had endured so much, faced countless challenges, and yet, here she was, blessed with this precious gift. My heart swelled with love and pride for her, and I felt grateful to be a part of her life.

“You’re going to be a man, and I’m going to be an aunt!” I shouted, my voice hoarse with emotion as tears of joy streamed down my face. I flung my arms around Xaviera, pulling her into a tight, trembling hug. We sat there, clinging to each other, as happy tears flowed freely from our eyes, mingling together in a heartfelt celebration of this precious new life.

“I’m so sorry, I didn’t want to hurt you,” Xaviera whispered shuddering as she gently wiped away my tears. I grasped her hands, holding them tight as I looked into her eyes, my own brimming with happiness.

“Shut up, you idiot,” I said, a smile spreading across my face. “I’m overjoyed, Xavi. You mean the world to me, and so do all of you. You hear me?” I emphasized, as I poured out my heart, expressing the depths of my love and happiness for her.

The tender moment between Xaviera and me was interrupted by a knock at the door, and Deckard’s entrance with a tray in hand. His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt preserved from his gaze like a statue. I was caught off guard by the intensity of his gaze, my mind struggling to keep pace with the emotions that flickered across his face. For a moment, everything else faded into the background, leaving only the quiet, unsettling rush of perplexity. My body seemed forcefully halted and I was trapped, suspended in the depths of his cavernous gaze.

Deckard’s voice was low while speaking his for her recipe, I remember you love her meal bowls,” he offers me a vague smile before he turned to Leona, his expression shifted,

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