One year later

"I bet you're excited," Allen grasped onto my fingers as we waited in Klaus's office for the results. I looked down at my plump belly with a light smile on my face. Today was the day that I was going to find out the gender of my child. My husband and I knew that the baby was going to be born a werewolf. I was a lot more prepared then when I shifted. My son or daughter would have the whole pack to help them through the transformation.

"Of course I am," I squeezed his hand back, "I'd like to know what gender our child is, so that I know what to call him or her."

"No matter what gender they end up being, they are going to be adorable."

"You know that they are going to be a-"

"Alexis, I am well aware of their future. It won't happen to them for years. You were about twenty-three when you first shifted. I'm sure they might be out of the house before it even happens. It may even be a house that you build."

"You're right. I would love that."

"Alright Alex, come with me and I'll examine you." Klaus walked down to the main area where we were waiting. He looked at us with amusement, "I wonder if you really are giving birth to a wolf pup."

"I would hope not," I put a hand on my stomach, "I don't think one would fit. Let alone a whole litter."

"A little girl huh?" Allen held my hand the whole way home. The alpha looked pleased at the news.

"Yes. I know that she'll be such a sweetheart. I've never had any siblings, so parenthood should be interesting."

"Don't worry, I have a younger sister, so I know what to do. Never thought I'd be a father," He seemed to frown at that word. Maybe he was thinking about his own? He never told me much about the guy. All I knew was that he was never really in Allen's life.

"And I never thought I'd be a mother."

"I'm sure you'll do fine."

When we got to the house, Hazuki was waiting for me. She had decided to life in town and I built her a house near the travel agency. It wasn't easy finding a space in town for her, but I really wanted her to have her own place. The white-haired farmer owned the left side of my farm. I let her have her barn and chicken coop in that big field. I didn't really use it myself. The right side was still not used.

"So what's it's going to be?" She sat at the table with her hands on her cheeks, "I know the entire town is curious as well. You've gotten kind of big, Alex."

"A daughter. And I'm not that fat! Well, not yet at least. Little Alison still has time to grow after all."

"Alex, Allen, and Alison," Hazuki chuckled softly, "A family that rhymes together stays together."

My husband nodded, "Alexis chose the name. My cute wife really is creative."

"So are you," I leaned into Allen's side.

"If you two are going to start mating, I guess I should leave," Hazuki teased, "Don't you think you should let the first child be born before you start making another one?"

I stuck my tongue at her, "See you later then. What about your love life then? I'm sure Neil could use a girl like you." I still felt bad about rejecting him. He did end up coming back to Echo, but we hardly spoke anymore. It was awkward being around him, and I knew he felt the same. Maybe if Hazuki told him how she felt about him, it could help him get over his heartbreak.

The other farmer went red at my words, "Neil? I don't like Neil. You must be crazy. He'd never go for a second rate farm girl like me." She could deny it all she wants, I know she had feels for him.

"Sure you don't. And I'm actually a unicorn in disguise."

I stood in front of the Harvest Goddess spring, admiring the water. It was always a way to help me feel calm. I was happy that Allen had let me make the climb up here by myself. He usually forbade me from coming all the way up here, but all it took was some begging. I knew he was looking out for our child, but sometimes I want to explore the mountain again. I threw a turnip into the water.

The Harvest Goddess appeared in front of me with soft eyes, "Good morning Alex. I see that your stomach is getting bigger. You'll have a newborn soon. It makes me happy seeing things grow in this land. It makes me happy to be watching over such a prosperous place. I can tell your child will have the same pure heart as you."

"Thank you," I nodded as she faded back into her home. I felt a flutter in my own as I walked back to mine. I didn't know what the future had in store for me and my family, but I would be able to handle it. I had the pack, and my own loved ones to get me through it, one pawstep at a time.