"Welcome back, Alpha Marcus, Milena," said Gil, who I had never seen this happy before. Relief was etched on his face as we got out of the car. His gaze then went to the sleeping baby I was carrying. "And welcome home to you too, little one."

"How's Gloverstone?" Alpha Marcus asked Gil as we walked to the stairs leading to his house, which would become my house too starting today. "Anything urgent that I need to know about?"

"Nothing much, Alpha Marcus. All is well. Even your ...