Cole stood silent for a long moment before speaking, his voice steady. "Pup or no pup, I'll form a sacred bond with Alexis. Once she's discharged, we'll hold the binding ceremony. Whatever the Price pack wants, I'll agree to."
At Cole's words, his parents' faces darkened, but they held their tongues. The Lawson pack owed the Prices, and no matter what, they had to make it right.
Katherine's expression softened, and she offered a few polite words. Her mate, Robert Price, who'd been silent with a grim face, clapped Cole's shoulder.
Alexis was wheeled out of surgery, and the group followed her into the recovery room. When she regained consciousness, the others found excuses to leave, giving the three space.
No hysterical accusations came. Instead, Alexis lay on the hospital bed, tears sil
