Chapter 24: The Fever
(Garrett's POV)
I walked into the South Den's living room, catching the tail end of what appeared to be a heated declaration from one of Eliza's sons.
"—and we'll be Mommy's little protectors forever! Not fools like some other wolves!" Aiden announced proudly, his small chest puffed out.
"What exactly are you discussing?" I asked curtly, unable to hide the irritation in my voice.
Sebastian Quinn, lounging comfortably in an armchair nearby, burst into laughter at my arrival. His amusement only intensified my annoyance.
"Nothing of importance, Future Alpha," he replied, still chuckling. "Just the passionate declarations of young cubs defending their mother's honor."
Eliza remained remarkably composed, her hands steadily arranging a bouquet of night-bloomin
