Chapter 154

• Alpha Alexander’s POV
• I knelt beside Vanessa, the weight of the situation fully sinking in. The reality of having a baby at forty-two 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, moved 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 Vanessa, her eyes still glistening with tears, and felt a surge of protective instinct. Yet, the implications of this new chapter were overwhelming.