"Put her in mine, I don't want her to wake up alone," Liv told me. I followed her down the hallway, placing Vicki on the comforter at the foot of her bed. When I turned around, Liv grabbed me around the waist and pressed her face to my chest. "Thank you, Leo. I don't know what I'd do without you."

"You're family, Liv. Your daughter is my niece, and you are part of my Pack now. We will all protect you, but most of all, we will support and love you."

She stepped back and wiped her eyes. "Goodnight, Leo."

I gave Vicki one last pat on the head and...