Ashton:
The scent of cinnamon and pine filled the house, mixing with the warmth of a crackling fire in the massive stone fireplace. Snow piled high outside, covering the land in a thick, white blanket, but inside, the house was alive with laughter, chatter, and the sound of little feet racing across wooden floors.
Christmas was always a big deal in our pack, but when the Alphas and their families gathered, it became something even more special. This year, my best friend Zane and his family were hosting, which meant the house was packed with people, food, and enough energy to keep us all up past midnight.
I stood in the doorway of the living room, watching as all our kids, little balls of chaos, tore through the place like a blizzard.
“Brooks, slow down before you break something!
