Robin, as it turned out, was a foundling with no family to speak of. After much begging and pleading, Biffy decided it was odd but acceptable if the pack wished to adopt him. Hemming was delighted. The government was skeptical but willing. Mrs Whybrew and her daughter were permanently installed in the nursery, and life settled, as much as it might, with two infants in residence.
Biffy changed the curtains from purple to royal blue.
Lyall moved his few belongings into Biffy’s quarters. The pack was carefully neutral about this relocation. Although Lyall caught Rafe and Hemming giggling in a suspicious manner the first time he emerged from Biffy’s quarters of an evening.
Only Channing said anything, because Channing was never one to hold his tongue when insult could be proffered. He quirked a brow at them across the breakfast table a few nights into the new arrangement. “If this is a new pack hierarchy bonding policy, I hope you don’t expect me to join in the fun.”
“No one ever expects you to join in, Channing,” replied Lyall.
Biffy smiled. “You’d spoil our fun.”
Channing nodded. “Good.” He stood and went to retrieve his hat and coat. Then stuck his head back in before he left. “About bloody time.”
Lyall ducked his head, then looked up at his Alpha through his lashes.
Biffy ate a piece of pork pie and gloried in the fact that, while Lyall might be embarrassed, his sandy eyes were no longer sad.
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Acknowledgements
With grateful thanks to my awesome team of beta readers – Amber, Chanie, Dana, Marie, and Tanya. Their charming commentary and helpful tips kept me sane (and my readers free of in-world continuity issues).
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