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I winced inwardly, remembering the hurt and anger radiating from Bryn during our argument. I needed to talk to her as soon as possible. “I appreciate that, Adam.”

He nodded. There were another few moments of silence, and then he said, “You know, Night, I heard a rumor in the pack that our current alpha is pregnant.”

Shock coursed through me, causing me to straighten. “Who’s saying that?”

“I don’t know who started it, but not everyone believes it. It doesn’t matter one way or another to me, but if it is true…congratulations. There’s no greater gift than a child. It’s hard with Samuel sometimes, but I thank the Fates every day that he is still with me because I know not every father is lucky enough to say that. It’s important to always put your kids first and cherish every moment you have with them because they go so fast.”

I wasn’t sure what to say to that, whether I ought to acknowledge it as the truth or play it off. It bothered me that there were rumors about Bryn spreading around t