Chapter 3

The day before my due date, I returned to the Martin Pack’s territory.

Ever since I discovered I was pregnant, Alpha Waylon had arranged for me to stay in a private care facility within the pack’s grounds, where the pack Healer, Dr. Salazar, was always on call. Now, I understood there was no reason to worry about the pup arriving. The pup had stopped moving months ago—a tragedy in the werewolf world, especially for a Luna.

The packhouse was filled with supplies for a newborn. Once, I believed Alpha Waylon had eagerly prepared everything for our pup. But now I…