The morning sun oozed through the window of the hospital and cast soft rays across Ayla, who swung her legs off the side of the bed, lighting up her eyes with determination. Ethan stood by the door and raised an eyebrow at this determined look.
"You're really serious about this?" Ethan asked as he folded his arms across his chest.
Ayla raised her eyes to his, no yielding. "I have to be, Ethan. Our pups... they're out there somewhere, and I just can't sit here waiting. I'm going to Moon Shadow Pack. With or without you."
Ethan clamped his jaw tight, regarding her for one silent, telling moment. "Fine. But you're not going anywhere without me."
Right on cue, Liam strode in. His gaze danced between them until it firmly fixed on Ayla. "You're not thinking of leaving without me, a
