Chapter 8

Liam

I hear Sam's heavy, tired footsteps making his way to my home office. He opens the door and shuts it quietly behind him before collapsing into the chair across from my desk. He runs both hands down his face and sighs heavily.

"She's finally asleep." He says tiredly.

"I figured." I respond. "The stabbing pain in my chest has lulled to a dull ache."

"Yeah I felt it too."

"You did?" I ask.

"Yeah. I think the whole pack did to a certain extent. She doesn't know she can broadcast her emotions to us, let alone how to control it." He answers. I sigh myself and look over at my exhausted beta.

"Thank you for all you're doing for her. I know it's not in your job description. Any idea when Callum will be back?" He shakes his head.

"He and Kara are having a hard time with the baby. I guess she doesn't sleep well. I told him to take his time though. I don't mind spending time with Luna." I nod.

"She'll be alright. She just needs to get closer to the pack."

"Liam. I think she's depre