'My darling, Tyler and Kristine are already here. I can't wait for Kristine to see Nathaniel. She is, as you recall, his godmother.' As I'm in the mind link with Gabriel, I laugh. In the Elders' office, he is accompanied by our youngest son, who is a voracious learner about the history of our pack, the characteristics of magical creatures, and the origins of lycans. He wants to visit the Elders whenever possible. To their great satisfaction.

Gabriel erupts in laughter, realizing how ...