Wendy
It was late at night before my mother appeared. I was sitting between Jude and Tracker, holding Tracker’s hand and leaning my head on Jude’s shoulder. My mother emerged, mumbling to herself.
“… obviously doesn’t know the rules in my hospital. I’ll have to make an announcement, so the other elite squad members know the rules,” she says before looking up at jam-packed waiting room.
Her eyes find Tracker. “Jaelynn, your mate is stable. Why don’t you come back.”
“Can … can Sphinx come too?” she asks, squeezing my hand.
“Of course.”
I squeeze Jude’s hand, then walk with Tracker as we follow my mother to a recovery room. When she gets to the door, my mother stops and turns to Tracker.
“Your heart rate is a bit high, Jaelynn. I’d like to do a quick check on you and your pup, if you d
