From the Crescent Stark Pack, John and Sophia headed to the Howling Proud pack. Sophia was quiet on the journey until John glanced at her a few times.
"Darling, why are you so quiet?"
"I'm thinking."
"About what?"
"About the pack and family." Sophia sighed. "Della is adorable. I want to have a daughter like her."
"It's easy. If you want us to have a marking ceremony soon, we can strive to get a pup or two soon." John grinned. He wrapped his arms around Sophia's waist from behind and whispered, "What do you think if we make our plan faster? After your first battle?"
Sophia was quiet, but then she nodded. "I will think about it."
John kissed her shoulder, and they continued the trip. Finally, after an hour, they arrived at the Howling Proud pack. The guards immediately opened the gate, and one of them informed Killian through the mind link. Killian rushed to meet John. Killian was surprised to see Sophia, as he knew about John's late mate.
