When I reach home, I feel happy to be back, but I keep thinking about what that woman said that Nik will toss me aside and keep the baby, I know that’s the deal but I can’t give this child up.

I stand on the balcony, watching the young wolves play, I recognize Reuben's tawny wolf, I wonder why they are here today, but it’s good to hear some laughter around the area. I can’t help but smile holding my bump, will it be like them, I feel a presence and turn to look at Nik, he looks like he’s from work, still in a black work suit, smiling softly...