Chapter 17

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Previously on What happened at night

Theo's Pov

As we lay in bed, wrapped in each other's embrace, I felt a sense of peace settle over me. The full moon had brought its challenges, but it had also shown us our family's strength and resilience. Together, we could face anything.

And as I drifted off to sleep that night, I knew that the future held endless possibilities. With Liam and Parker by my side, I felt a sense of hope and determination that filled my heart with warmth and light. The journey of parenthood and lycanthropy was far from easy, but it was filled with moments of love, joy, and resilience. And with the love and support of my family, I knew that we could face whatever challenges came our way, united by the unbreakable bond of love.

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Theo's Pov

It was hard to believe that Parker was already two months old. As I stood in the nursery, holding her in my arms, I marveled at how much she had grown and changed in such a short span of time. Every day seemed to bring new developments and new milestones, and I was in awe of the little person she was becoming.

The morning sunlight streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow over the room as I gently rocked Parker in the chair by the window. She looked up at me with those big, curious blue eyes—eyes that had returned to their usual color since the full moon had passed. I still found myself holding my breath sometimes, waiting for a flash of yellow, but so far, her eyes had stayed blue.

"You're getting so big, Parker," I whispered, brushing a lock of hair away from her forehead. "Two months old already. Where did the time go?"

Parker responded with a gurgle, her tiny hands reaching up to grasp my shirt. Her movements were becoming more coordinated, and her little fingers wrapped around my thumb with surprising strength. I couldn't help but smile at the progress she was making.

Liam walked into the room with a soft smile as he watched us. "Morning, you two," he greeted, leaning down to kiss Parker's forehead before pressing a kiss to my cheek. "How's our little girl doing today?"

"She's doing great," I replied, my voice filled with pride. "She's getting stronger every day. I can't believe how much she's grown."

Liam took a seat beside us, his eyes filled with warmth as he watched Parker. "She's developing so quickly. It's amazing to see."

I nodded, feeling a swell of emotion in my chest. "Yeah, it is. She's starting to recognize us, you know? When she hears your voice, her eyes light up."

Liam chuckled, reaching out to gently tickle Parker's belly. She responded with a delighted giggle, her eyes crinkling at the corners as she smiled up at him. "She's definitely a daddy's girl," he said, his voice full of affection.

Parker had changed so much in the past month. Her once erratic sleep patterns were beginning to settle, and she was becoming more alert and engaged with the world around her. She was starting to respond to our voices, turning her head when we spoke to her, and her coos and gurgles were becoming more frequent as she experimented with the sounds she could make.

"She's so vocal," I remarked, watching as Parker babbled happily in response to Liam's gentle teasing. "I think she's trying to tell us something."

Liam grinned, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Maybe she's already got a lot to say. We're in trouble if she's this chatty at two months."

I laughed, the sound light and carefree. Moments like these made all the sleepless nights and challenges of parenthood worth it. Parker was growing, thriving, and becoming more expressive with each passing day.

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