"And many more! "

We cheered as Caleb blew out his '23' candles after our song. I found it so funny that his birthday party was like a ten year old's, but then I remembered that Celeb was a baby at heart.

Luka said that after this part, it would emerge into a more adult-like party. It all didn't matter to me though; it was all fun so far, and Caleb seemed more than happy.

Most of the pack members were out to celebrate their Beta's big day and it was heartwarming. Decorations hung from all possible places in the pack house's backyard, and our little surprise display was nicely tucked away where it should be.

Gifts sat on a huge table at the side, and everything seemed to come together so nicely.

Everyone seemed happy so far but little do they know the surprise they're in for. After Caleb and Ashley cut the cake, Ashley snuck off to her position for the surprise.

This was Emma's idea since she's the one who's lived here all her life.

On the Alpha, Beta and Gamma birthdays, they always got a bunch of 'happy birthday' balloons filled with helium, and they would float them away as a symbol for a long and happy life.

She said it started when they were just kids, but they never stopped even when they outgrew it. But this year had a little tweak to it.

"Where's Ashley? " Caleb frowned as he looked around for her.

"You'll see her soon enough. But for now.. " Luka trailed when he walked up with the balloons.

Caleb's face changed from excited to confused when Luka handed him a bunch of pink and blue balloons and one big gold one.

He turned them around so he could see the writing on them, which only seemed to confuse him even more. The pink ones had 'it's a girl', while the blue ones had 'it's a boy'. The big gold one in the middle had 'congratulations' written on it.

Everyone was quiet, as they too watched curiously and confused.

"What's this? Are these balloons for me? " Caleb asked, breaking a sweat. Deep down he sorta knew, but he just needed confirmation.

As if on cue, Ashley burst through the big birthday banner at the backdoor steps, holding the huge teddy bear I picked up in town.

Ashley

was like he couldn't comprehend what was happening in that

him whisper to himself when Ashley stopped in front of him. The bear had

they moved from her face, to her tummy, to the

the balloons and threw his hands over his mouth, sending

few steady steps towards her. Everyone watched in anticipation as he dropped his hand from

giggled at his jumbled question and held the teddy closer to

he seemed to register it all,

my liking, and spun her around as he laughed in joy. I think I

as held her by the waist, though they all got

you, I love you so much" He repeated before his lips captured hers after his declaration, and I made sure I got it all on tape for

you" He mumbled against her belly and

a beautiful moment. You could really see how overjoyed he

and pulled Caleb into a hug. Not a casual bro hug like what they always do, but a genuine heartfelt

" He cheered. He too looked as if he

but you were already my uncle" Zoey whined from beside me. I guess I'll have to have the 'attention and love' talk with her before the baby comes. I knew how sensitive kids were with

pumpkin, and I always will be. But we're also really

happy for you uncle

said with a smile. She once again cringed

get to transitioning into an adult party. Too many people were too busy giving

decided to

person who left, then turned around to face us. He watched Luka, Emma and I with a glint in his eyes, and I knew

" He asked and we

but Luka? Babe come

Luka" She defended

took a pregnancy

we shared a laugh at the whole memory. Caleb being

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