As I massaged my temples, watching my four little terrors wreak havoc in the sand along with their cousins, I felt Alek approaching with that mischievous grin plastered on his face. "What are you up to?" I accused immediately, narrowing my eyes at him. "Me? Nothing. Absolutely nothing." Liar. Before I could press him further, he let out a sharp whistle. At first, nothing happened. Then—chaos. A chorus of excited yips and barks filled the air as a small army of fluffy puppies came barreling towards us, tails wagging furiously, tiny paws kicking up sand as they ran straight for the kids. I blinked. "Alek. What. Did. You. Do?" The man had the audacity to look proud. "Surprise!" My jaw dropped. "You brought an entire litter of puppies to a party full of werewolf toddler

