The packhouse is alive with celebration. Music, food, laughter— Marco had made his decision, Melissa became his Luna, in preparation for their son and Lowell's appearance.

"If after my son is given birth to, and Lowell isn't back, we'll go bring him, search every fucking place for him," he had said to his Beta, a few hours before the party. "The blood link must be done early else the pack members will refuse to see my son as a complete heir." He muttered.

"That's absolutely necessary, ...