The moment Orin reached Julia’s room, he pushed the door open without hesitation. He barely made it two steps inside before the Head Healer, who had been standing beside Julia and monitoring her progress, turned toward him. Her eyes widened. Then narrowed. Instead of looking relieved to see her Alpha, she looked absolutely appalled. “What do you think you are doing, Alpha?” Orin stopped. The Head Healer stared at the enormous wolf standing in the middle of her delivery room. “You cannot come in here like that!” Orin’s ears flattened. “Mate here. Mate needs me. Pup coming.” “Yes, I am perfectly aware that your mate is here and that your pup is coming,” the Head Healer replied sharply. “I am the healer currently helping your mate give birth.” Orin took another step toward Julia. The

