The room was hot, and the music was loud, and Nessa was ready to be off her feet. It was Nessa’s first birthday as alpha, and to celebrate, her aunt, along with her cousins, planned a party for her. They had invited several of the surrounding pack leaders along with every member of their own pack. Neither of them took into consideration that Nessa was nearly eight and a half months pregnant. And having a party was not something she wanted to do. After spending her day overseeing the pack training sessions, going over pack business, and ensuring everyone was doing well. All she wanted to do was have a long soak in her tub then lay in bed with her feet up while Andy spoiled her with dinner in bed and a foot massage. But they had planned this party in her honor, and as alpha, she couldn’t be
