Orien POV
He didn’t like how resistant Addison was to everything, hadn’t even wanted to go inside the packhouse here at Nightfall. Though as he watched her go into the Luna’s Suite, he did feel a bit of relief wash over both him and Rali. Though it was Chad that sighed heavily once the door was closed, and they all heard the lock engage.
“She’s not in a good state, Orien.” Chad had stated simply as he stood there looking at the door. “I don’t know where she came from or what she’s been through, but she’s in pain. A lot of it.”
“That pup?” he’d inquired. “Against her will or not?”
“I don’t know, but she wants to protect it. That, I dare say, is going to be her main priority.”
“I got that.” Orien nodded, “But I still need to know who the father of it is. Is that man alive? Is he current
