Zeila, Gerald, and Kristine are waiting for us as I'm brought to the maternity room. Fiona is in the background, and her continued presence in the pack genuinely surprises me. I assumed Gerald had planned her exit long ago. However, it is not the appropriate moment to discuss that.

"Rosalie. The pack has come alive thanks to you. Thank you for my grandsons, my dear daughter." Gerald is in complete shock that he already has one of the pups in his arms. He had a huge smile on his face. ...