A few weeks later, when Asher went to visit baby Meshai and his uncle, he received an official message from the Council, stating in cursive, italicized words that Dominic's petition had been approved, together with a date for the bond breaking ceremony which was one week away.
Sighing, he waved the omega who'd brought the message wrapped in an envelope off. Perusing through the letter once more, he shook his head and folded it back into the envelope before putting it in his pant pocket and re-entering Meshai's room.
William who was bent over, fondling the infant's cheek, looked up at him as soon as he entered. “Trouble in paradise?”
“Uh, no.” Asher scoffed, rolling his eyes. He forced a smile, pushed his hair back and waddled across the room to Meshai who lay clapping happily in his cri
