Cole came down from the driver’s seat and opened the door for the Alpha, then rushed the other way to open for the Luna.

“Mom, do we have to be here?” Alpha Luciana moaned. She had an interview with a big shark in two hours; she needed to be on the road.

“Lucy, honey, it won’t take long. The woman called you too. She’s dying, so just honor it,” Mrs. Squeal pleaded with her eyes. She went towards the orphanage.

Luciana turned to Cole. “I won’t stay long. You stay in the car. Both of us shouldn’t be tied in this sick orphanage.”

Cole nodded and got back into the...