In a Minnesota winter, that meant one thing. "That's right. A cold front came through last night, and it's below zero out there with a twenty-below wind chill. Today's a good day to stay inside." She gave me the 'hands on hip and lower lip pout,' which made Liv laugh. "Sorry, Sharkbait."

"We're here, Alpha."

"Liv, can I bring in the other three Pack members to meet you in their wolf forms?" She nodded, and I went to the door and opened it. All three wolves trotted in, dropping canvas bags by the door. They sat at the entrance to the living room and looked at us.

"Puppies!"

"Werewolves like...