“Bruce—oh my gosh,” Maya called, walking toward him to hug him.

Bruce closed the distance and hugged her back. “You know you shouldn’t be here. Or even at Meret’s place. You need to be taken care of properly at the hospital,” Bruce said as he broke the hug.

“You must be Maya, Bruce’s mate,” Ace cut in with a smile. He noticed she didn’t recognize him when her brows arched, especially since he spoke so casually. “Don’t mind my manners. I’m Ace—the gamma’s son and ...