Marlie’s POV
I was curled up on the floor of the closet, sitting as far away from the door as I possibly could so that my speaking wouldn’t wake Abbie. She was still in my and Damian’s bed sleeping, and I was watching her on the baby monitor while talking to Carter over a video call. I had called him a couple of hours after our last message and I quickly hid myself away so that I wouldn't bother anyone while speaking to him.
“Does Damian really act like that around her? I mean I know you have told me he has a soft spot for kids, but he has a reputation as being the most ruthless Alpha for a reason.” Carter held a shocked expression after I had told him about Damian’s actions over the last few days.
“If Abbie weren’t sick, then I would love for you to come to visit us and you could see
