Chapter 47

Adam

The mournful howl of the full moon pierces the night, eliciting an answering call from my pack. But my voice is silent. All I can do is pace outside our den, claws gouging the earth, as Alyssa's screams of labor echo within.

My mate has been in labor for hours. The pack healer refused to let me inside, saying my presence would only distract Alyssa when she needs her full focus to birth our first child. I growled in protest but even an Alpha cannot interfere with the healer's domain.

Howling in frustration, my pack offers up their voices in a chorus to give me strength. My heir is fighting to enter this world and all I can do is wait, feeling helpless as the tormenting sounds of Alyssa's struggle continue without end.

Finally, just as the moon reaches its peak, the healer emerges with a small bundle in her arms. Her eyes meet mine and she smiles. "You have a daughter, Alpha."

My heart swells in my chest. A daughter. An heir. I rush inside to find Alyssa pale and worn upon the furs