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Emily POV

The night had draped our pack territory in a comforting blanket of darkness. A crescent moon hung low in the sky, casting a soft glow over the landscape. I found solace in the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant howls of our pack members. It was a familiar symphony that whispered of safety and belonging.

As I lay in our bed, Roman's arm wrapped protectively around me, I couldn't help but reflect on the tumultuous journey we had been through. My fingers traced absent patterns on the sheets, my mind drifting to the twins growing within me.

Life had a way of teaching us resilience, and I had learned it the hard way. The days of my captivity had tested the limits of my endurance, but they had also revealed the strength of our love. Roman's unwavering determination to rescue me had been my lifeline, the beacon that had guided me through the darkest hours.

I turned my head to gaze at his peaceful sleeping form, his dark hair tousled in the moonlight. My heart swelled with grat