154: Solved

Alpha Caden’s POV

I knelt beside Aurora, the weight of the situation began to fully sink in. The reality of having a baby at forty-two years old hit me like a tidal wave.

I already had twenty-three-year-old children, and now I was about to start all over again. And with my children's best friend, no less. It felt surreal, almost unbelievable.

I stood up slowly, moving back to my chair, and sat down heavily. My mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Joy, fear, confusion, and a hint of guilt battled for dominance.

I glanced at Aurora, her eyes still glistening with tears, and felt a surge of protective instinct. Yet, the implications of this new chapter were overwhelming.

"Are you okay?" Aurora's voice was tentative, pulling me from my spiraling thoughts.

I took a deep breath, trying to articulate the tumultuous emotions inside me. "I... I don't know how to feel," I admitted, my voice unsteady. "Having a baby at forty-two, when I already have twenty-three-year-old children...