Nate's POV
The air crackled with tension as Layla’s contractions began, coinciding with the unexpected arrival of her uncle, Augustus, at the pack. The timing couldn't have been more precarious, and the palpable struggle for dominance hung heavy in the room.
“What brings you here?”
“You did send me a note to come see for myself that my niece is safe.”
“Are you sure you are here for that or do you want to finish up the work you never got to complete?”
“The Luna needs you now.”
“What is wrong with her?” Augustus quickly asked Irene before she left.
“She is in labor.”
“What?” The girl did not bother to reply again and let as we followed her and I entered while he was made to wait outside.
It somehow was suspicious that he came right after Hannah left.
"I don't need him here," Lay
