Hybrid Queen Ashlyn Pride surged through me listening to our daughter handle herself. She has every right to protect her mate. I was taken aback by his mother, even though I shouldn't be surprised at her hostility to having a hybrid for a daughter-in-law. I won't let her bully my daughter into rejecting her son for her benefit. That's a decision Gabby can only make, and I would support whatever she decides. After leaving her to nap, my mates followed me out of the hospital. "Do you know where his parents live?" I asked Mason. "I can find out," he furrowed his brow. "Baby girl, what are you thinking? You should be resting." "I've been there, but I don't want to portal," I sighed, rubbing a hand over my lower belly. "Can you ask a warrior to drive us?" "I'll drive us," Mason wrapped a

