Brandt's wounds healed quickly from the enzymes in Cheri's bites. However, his despair didn't lessen. He knew his father sent the distress call to their queen. He also knew the two loved one another and both deserved the love they found together.
Knowing this didn't make it any easier for Brandt's heart to accept. He needed a reason to live.
A soft knock on his door signaled an unwelcome guest. That, the individual could block their mind signature from him, the Alpha of the pack, immediately told Brandt who was knocking and that he couldn't deny him entry.
With a resigned sigh, Brandt told his father to come in.
Pausing just inside the room, Thomas took a deep breath. He raised his son with pride and honor and tried to keep violence away from him, but early on it was apparent Brandt wo
