niel'

have been falling behind in our practice lately, and I cannot allow that. The two wolves jumped a

go now," I said in a calm tone. They both lower

me. I turned around to see my best friend, Ethan. His full name is Et

training lately, and I cannot let that sl

always so

harp look when

. I cannot let my pack become weak and

orth America. Relax, I get it, being Alpha is a huge responsibility, and

e future Beta at school today?" I asked, trying to change the topic.

ing to go, but a

Why didn't my dad tell me? Ethan waved his hand d

as a young girl, and she had a baby with her. Dude, let me tell you, she was really attractive. After some shouting

ught about what he said. Why didn't my dad tell me there were rogues, and why didn't he inform me that he allowed

it, man. I am sure he has his reasons for not telling you, but I think the

n I heard that name. My wolf sti

is go

I asked, trying to shak

ew it was a baby until your dad basically snatched him out of her arms and hel

he remembered the scene. He looked prett

ve wrapped the kid up really well f

but he still l

ost ready." I led Ethan toward the pack house. I let g

t let us install an elevator. I could hear Ethan follow

without bothering to c

osed to be my room-and realized he was completely right. There were clothes everywhere, my desk w

ways training, and I don't think the

step into my room. "You should

s stuff I wouldn't want a clingy girl touching. What if the person was a thief?

looked at him, waiting for him to explain more. "I'm going to hire someone to

to tell him, but

to do it. Maybe she'll be like one of those French maids with the fa

yes as Ethan

no one could see the mess. I took a quick hot shower, letting it relax my muscles, then headed downstairs for dinner. I was

s adorable, and her little boy is

said another voice, which I kne

el a connection to him. It's hard to explain. It's like som

ou think this new girl m

d that. I didn't have time to think about it

at are yo

n, geez, you scared me," I said, glar

or

, but I was interrupted when I saw Mom and Aunt Lizzy standing in fron

g to our conversation,

failing-to lie. For some reason, I can never lie to my mom

He raised his hands as if surrendering. "I did

k to my mom, feeling a little nervous. Most moms would spank their kids, but not mine. No, she pinches, and le

ng it sound more like a question than

h, r

as she turned around and wa

n," Ethan said. I n

, vegetables, and mashed potatoes filled the air, making

d Aunt Lizzy were at the stove, cooking up a

," Ethan

en turned to me. "Now, be good boys

n and I went to d

t?" Ethan asked as he set the table. I tried to ignore the shivers

ure. I sho

and went to the girls'

, Aunt Liz?" I aske

owls for the potatoes a

om came back just as I finished put

fast asleep when I knocked on her door. Oh, I ca

omorrow"

ttle one, along with everything else she might need." By now, she was pr

y and sighing with satisfaction. He glanced at my mom

My mind drifted back to how he treated the rogue when she first arrived. For some reaso

wonder if Ethan Will ac