Annie's POV:
There was a knock at the door.
The moment the door opened, I froze.
It was Alexander.
The Alpha of Ironclaw had changed out of his workout clothes and was now standing outside the door, holding a small object wrapped in coarse cloth.
"I heard it's this kid's birthday today, and I just happened to be passing by..."
"Alpha." I couldn't find the words. "You didn't have to come."
"I told you, it was just on my way. Besides, it's just a little something."
He handed over the cloth bag. He handed it over awkwardly, as if he'd never given a child a gift before.
Jack poked his head out from beside me, his eyes wide. "Is this for me?"
"Jack," I pressed my hand on his shoulder, "say thank you to Alpha."
"Thank you, Alpha!" Jack eagerly tore open the cloth bundle and gasped.
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