Shirley's POV Any conversation regarding his return should be held to himself. I intended to walk away, but then he held my hand and I fell on him. He held me softly, and there was a little space between us. My breath was shortened as I exhaled sharply. My wolf already had the signal, but with every strength I tried constraining her. Fear wears me off as I attempt to panic, but he whispers; "I just want to feel our baby." Immediately he said that, I felt the baby in my womb leap, like it knew who it was close to. I wasn't feeling the ache around my stomach, and a sense of relaxation engulfed me. He stared at me, as though seeking permission to touch my concealed stomach, but I gave no response, and he went ahead, placing his palm on my tummy. A smile left his lips as he felt every

