Liana POV “Are you ready to go?” Axel asks as I put my cell phone away. “Everything is loaded.” “I’m ready,” I smile as I pick up Connor and follow him to the car. “I just spoke with Michelle. It’s still early, but she believes Drew is going to make it.” “Thank goddess,” Axel sighs relieved as he takes Connor from me and straps him into his car seat. “I can’t imagine a life without him.” “He’s awake and alert,” I inform him as we start driving home. “There are no signs of any brain deficits and his motor- and sensory nerves are all intact.” “He’s going to outlive us all,” Axel laughs happily as he picks up my hand and kisses my knuckles. “I have a wild idea for the new alpha,” I say cautiously. “Sounds interesting,” he looks curiously at me. “Adel,” I say softly. “Just hear me out

