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aningless. She had drifted away from the pack, losing herself in work and solitude. The outside world continue

l of memories of the times they had shared, but also of the pain she felt now that she knew he was no longer hers. Every time she

r's garden, she watched the children play, their laughter sounding like a distant echo of her own childhoo

ut she quickly looked away. Why did she keep hurting herself by looking at him? She knew that his presence would onl

e felt her heart tighten. They looked so happy together, his luna smiling brightly, while he had

oudly, attracting everyone's attention. D

dress, turned to him, her eyes sparkl

friends, I am happy to announce t

er, the world around her blurring. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced herself not to show

is mind like a condemnation. He was lost to her, definitely. The reality was cruel, a

n't talk to her. What could she say? The words stuck in his throat, a silent cry just waiting to com

rtains, but she found no comfort in the heat. Dragging herself to the bathroom, she looke

tagger. She leaned against the sink, forcing herself to breathe deeply. "It's ju

egan to feel strange twinges in her stomach. Panicked, she consulted her mother, simply c

small wooden house, the smell of dry herbs enveloping her like a blanket. Th

ar? » she asked, her observa

k a lot, and I'm... tired. » She looked down, feeli

derstanding. "Come, sit down.

ng questions, taking notes and preparing concoctions. T

ternity, the healer opened her eyes. "Dia

e. " What is this ? » she aske

plied, her tone serious. "I feel

disbelief and fear gripped her. She shook her head, as if to shake of

passionate. "Take the time to absorb this. I'll give you s

Was this really possible? She suddenly felt a mixture of terror and joy. The idea of becoming a mother scared her as much as it excited her. But t

h a spark of hope. Perhaps this child would be a new chance for her, a way to rebuild herself after this loss

desire to tell him the truth and the fear of hurting him. The moon was rising in the sky

e absence of his presence only accentuated his sorrow. She isolated herself

t smile lighting up the room. They laughed together, and for a fleeting moment, everything seemed perfect. Bu

the present, between what she wanted and what she knew to be reality. She knew she had to talk to t

the mirror, she realized that she was much stronger than she had ever believed. Sh