MADDOX
Even though we still didn’t know the cause of my swallowing problems, I felt much better when I woke up. Missy wasn’t in our room, but I had barely expected her to be. I wanted her to lie down with me, but it couldn’t be helped that things needed attention from us. I understood far more why Felix had doubled as a guard over Missy’s siblings. If our lives were always like this, it would be impossible to have pups.
I rose from my nap and got myself dressed. All my clothes were loose, and I didn’t like it. For the first time in a while, I had energy and wanted to be out of bed, though. I left the Alpha quarters and ventured into the packhouse. I still felt weak but better than I had for a while.
While Missy slept, I asked Dr. Bennett a few uncomfortable questions. I wasn’t sure if
