*MADDIX POV* Once I finally rested and got food in my stomach, the doctor told me I could finally see my mate. Dakota, was now pacing in my head, because it would be his first time meeting her. Well, in this type of capacity, anyway. I didn't regret my decision to accept Dakota, it was my honor. However, I can't say that I didn't miss Franz. Knowing he was now with my son made it easier though. There was a knock on my hospital room door, and it slowly opened. Coming through it was the most gorgeous woman being pushed in a wheelchair. Once she saw me, tears started to leave her eyes. "You're awake," she whispered. I nodded my head and reached out for her. I scooted over on the bed to make room for her, and when the nurse got her close enough, I pulled her into it with me. She winced in

