Ethan’s pov I ran to the cottage as fast as I could. Hunter linked telling me Melanie’s heat had started, and I couldn’t breathe much less think. I am still not sure what else was said in the meeting. Hunter said Tildy was port Alling to the cottage. I linked only mated warriors to patrol the area around my cabin. Then I linked Frank to help Hunter fix the schedule to make sure we had coverage because for some reason my beta and sister forgot to do her job. If I hadn’t been so concerned for Melanie, I would have had to consider what had gotten into her. I barge through the door smelling for her as I see a bright light appear from the fireplace and somehow, they just appear. Hunter, who thankfully wasn’t touching her, Tildy and two younger girls supporting Melanie who was a groaning and

