Allison turned her head slowly toward him and asked,

"W-What?"

"I said, 'I am sorry'."

"Why did you call me 'baby' again?"

He narrowed his eyes. "You only heard that?"

"How many times have I told you not to call me that?"

"I can't stop myself. It's a habitual fact now. And you should make a habit of hearing that also."

"Are you crazy?"

"Yes, I am."

"Then you should go to a mental hospital."

"Oh, baby. I was admitted there before I came back to this pack."

Her eyes widened. "WHAT?"

He glanced at ...