Eva and Pat had been busy whilst Summer slept. Scraps of paper planning a series of dates similar to the ones Pat explained from the bachelorette were scattered everywhere. Summer woke, late feeling out of sorts. Last night was the first on a long while, she realised, she slept without at least one Alpha beside her. She missed their musky, manly smell, their intense warmth, and the security of their arms encompassing her.
Summer had been aware of the pups' proximity as she fell asleep the night before, fearful of moving in her sleep and crushing them, but when she woke she found they were gone. Panic filled Summer, her heart in her throat until she saw their bassinets, right by her side. She breathed a sigh of relief, gaining the attention of Anne, who was picking up papers, reading them
