Soraya's POV

“What would you like to name her?”

I thought of a dozen cute names in my head.

“Snowbelle,” I whispered, smiling as the name left my lips. “Snowbelle.”

Darius’ lips curved into a warm grin. “Snowbelle,” he repeated softly, as if testing the sound. “Then Snowbell it is,” he said quietly.

“Snowbelle…” I repeated, my voice breaking into a smile. I reached into the enclosure carefully, lifting her up. She was so warm, soft and so tiny. The moment I brought her close, she licked my chin.

Everyone around us gasped again, a mix of laughter and awe.

Darius brushed a strand of hair behind my ear, his...