This time their love making was slow and sensuous. It was an hour before they came up for air.

"You know how wonderful you are?" Her voice was sleepy and soft.

His hand ran over her sweat-dampened skin. "At this?"

"No. Well this, too. I mean being alpha."

"You think I'm a wonderful alpha?"

"I think you're a wonderful leader. You seem to know exactly what we need to make our pack stronger."

"Not exactly. I messed up with Sheeba."

"You ...