Arius POV “Oh goddess! Why did I suggest this was a good idea? Why did you agree with it? This is our baby Arius!” Madeline panicked as she paced the floor by the window of our guest room in the pack house. I chuckled as I did up the last few buttons on my black shirt and strolled over to her, resting my hands on her shoulders. “Because it was a good idea. And you know how much I enjoy a trip to the council,” I smirked and she rolled her eyes. “I’m serious though, Arius. What if something goes wrong? What if they-“ She was spiralling. I pulled her into my chest, grabbing her face in both hands and kissed her aggressively until I felt her melt against me. Breaking away, I grinned down at her. “Get a grip Little Wolf,” I whispered with a cocky smile and she hit my shoulder playfully.