Brent took her hand. "You aren't alone now. You don't have to work to support yourself, and your life doesn't have to focus on your daughter. Vicki is growing older; she has Pack mates her age, and a whole Pack to look out for her. She's happy here. You don't have to sacrifice your happiness for hers, Liv. You deserve it, too."

"Momma, I want to go to the Atlanta Aquarium for my birthday," Vicki said as he finished off her ham. I started to laugh, and soon everyone else did too. The previous moment had been so poignant, so emotional, and Sharkbait didn't care. She wanted her sharks.

"You...