Evie hated being confined to bed. She felt useless, watching pack business continue without her. But Gideon was firm.
"The pack can survive without you for a week," he said. "Our daughter cannot survive if you do not rest."
So Evie rested. Delilah and Treasure kept her company, bringing books and gossip. Victoria managed pack affairs with her usual efficiency. And Gideon barely left her side.
"You are going to drive yourself crazy," Evie told him. "Go do Alpha things. I will be fine."
"I am doing Alpha things," Gideon said. "Protecting my mate and my unborn child is the most important Alpha thing I can do."
On the sixth day of bed rest, Evie woke to shouting outside. She sat up carefully, her swollen belly making movement difficult.
Gideon was already at the window. "Stay in bed. The
