Morning came and Rafael made his way to Quinn and Liana's room, feeling a sense of relief as he saw the father and daughter getting ready for the day.
"Thank you for yesterday, alpha," Quinn said, his voice filled with gratitude.
Rafael nodded, genuinely touched by Quinn's words. It had been a long time since he had been called alpha and it felt somehow. "You're welcome," he replied, his voice gentle. Meeting Liana's gaze, he was taken aback when she spoke up as well.
“Thank you, Alpha. Thank you for saving me,” the little girl lisped.
She reminded him of the first time he saw Gracie and came close to her, noting the way she spoke and how funny it sounded.
A warm smile formed on Rafael's lips. "You're welcome, Liana," he said, feeling a strong sense of connection with the little gir
