Sydney's POV
Gently, Alexander moved closer to the baby cot and lowered Aiden, who had fallen asleep in his arms, into it. He covered him well with the blankets and still patted him for a while before he pulled away.
He flexed his shoulders and rolled his neck and arm, which must have gone sore from carrying Aiden for so long. Then he casually perched at the foot of the bed, his hands briefly grazing my feet before he placed them on his thighs.
"Why are you so keen on finding Lucas, though?" He asked, his Alpha tone seeping through. He turned to me, his shoulders lifting in the briefest shrug. "I mean, it's been so long since he contacted you or tried to reach out to you. He hasn't made any attempt since he left the pack."
"You can't say that," I felt the stupid urge to defend him, and
