Joseph's POV
The first sensation that greeted me as consciousness returned was the overwhelming flood of love and contentment flowing through the pack bond. With Dorothy pressed against my chest, her warmth seeping into my skin, I had never felt such completeness. Even during the golden days when my parents were alive, nothing compared to this.
I kept the pack link wide open, allowing every wolf to feel the strength of what Dorothy and I shared. My hand found its way to her still-flat belly, where our pup grew in secret. The knowledge that my child was forming inside her sent a primal satisfaction through my entire being. Dorothy had promised to monitor the pregnancy closely, checking regularly until she could determine if we carried a son or daughter. With Natasha arriving soon, perhaps I would finally have my answer.
