Lauren's POV

The baby is finally here, and not to brag, but he’s the most handsome little wolf I’ve ever seen. Ashton is absolutely smitten, and so is his wolf, Daz. Watching Ashton sit beside me in the hospital chair, gently tracing our baby’s cheek with his fingertip, makes my heart melt in ways I never imagined possible.

The room was peaceful now. Everyone had left for the night after what had been a long but rewarding day. The labor had been intense, but not as excruciating as I’d ...