Astrid doesn’t notice their looks at first, excited to give them the good news. “Babe! Bailey! You guys won't believe this, come, sit!” Astrid bounces joyously as she moves toward the duo standing by the door. They share a look as Astrid grabs their hands and pulls them toward the bed. She beams with her infectious smile which causes Marlon to smile briefly. “What's the good news?” Bailey's tone is high-pitched as she asks. “Well, I was so scared about the Children's safety considering the fact that they were kidnapped from this territory, so I suggested to Zane that I should take the children back to our pack, and guess what!? He agreed!” Astrid giggles like a preschooler as she prances in the room radiating her joy. She turns slowly toward the duo on the bed and her smile fades a bi

