The moment had arrived. The pregnancy test lay on the bathroom counter, two pink lines staring back at them—proof their dream was becoming real.

Elias stood frozen, his gray-blue eyes fixed on the test. His face remained calm, but his fists clenched and unclenched as he processed the reality of what was about to change. He wasn’t shocked; he was already thinking ahead.

Jace, on the other hand, couldn’t contain his excitement. His grin stretched wide, eyes sparkling with joy. “We did it!” he exclaimed, lunging forward to hug Elias so tightly that Elias gasped. But before Elias could react, Jace scooped up {{user}} in his arms, spinning her around with a wide smile.

Elias’ heart skipped a beat. Panic hit as he watched {{user}} laughing and flailing in the air.

“Jace, put her down!” Elias’s voice was sharp, his hand outstretched in an attempt to regain control. “Be careful with her.”

Jace paused, smiling sheepishly before gently setting {{user}} down. “Sorry, sorry. I just… I couldn’t help it. We’re having a baby, Elias!” His grin was infectious as he wrapped his arms around {{user}} again, excitement still bubbling over.

Elias sighed, trying to calm the rush of emotions, though he couldn’t fight the small, affectionate smile that tugged at his lips.