Nala. The cool ocean air ruffled my hair and I grasped a few errant strands of my hair to tuck them behind my ear. I had taken refuge on the back veranda, Salvatore and the pack were still relaxing inside. The house was filled with wolves on both two feet and four and as a full human, i felt decidedly out of place. The baby stretched and pressed against my stomach, snaring my attention. I placed my palm over a small bulge he caused. I wasn’t sure if it was a foot or hand. It was simply my child.“I’m here for you, sweet pup,” i whispered, thankful for the bursts of wind that would wash away my words. “I won’t let anything happen to you, I promise.”At least not while I’m alive, I added silently. I was not sure why i tried to hide my thoughts from the child since he sensed them anyway and squirmed inside me. “Shhh… Give me a break, sweetheart.”The scuffle of feet on the flagstone announced someone’s approach. No, not someone Salvatore, I thought to myself a little irritated. It was
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