Chapter 24

Avery

Understanding flickered in his eyes, and he shook his head slowly. "I can sense your feelings through what's left of the bond, Avery. When you touch your belly, when you think about the life growing there, you're not filled with revulsion or fear. You're... tender. Protective." He paused, and something vulnerable crossed his face. "And besides... this is our pup. I want him. Or her. I want t