Maximus’ POV
I tossed and turned most of the night, unable to quiet the thoughts running through my mind. I have been putting this off and dreading this day, but I have no choice now. These threats to my grandchildren keep coming and now poor Marcus and his family have been dragged into it. Thomas may be running the pack, but it is still my pack. I must do what needs to be done to protect my people.
When Alessia and I got the call from Antonio and Lucia that Maria was not only alive, but here in Italy with our grandchildren, it felt like I had a new lease on life. When Maria left without warning and we went all those years without hearing from her, we hoped for the best, but ultimately we couldn’t help those nagging thoughts that our daughter was gone and lost to us forever. Seeing her
