A siren-like howl was answered by a hollow cackle. Suddenly jackals and hyenas were charging at them from every angle. Without the slightest hesitation, Marcus shifted, along with the others. Seeing a black-backed jackal leaping at him, the wolf slammed into the animal and clamped his jaws around his throat.
As Kathy handed a mug of tea to Shaya, the Alpha female sighed. “I miss coffee. And runny eggs. And tuna.”
Returning to her seat beside Shaya, Kathy smiled fondly at her. “Not long to go now before the baby’s born.”
“I honestly don’t know how humans cope with being pregnant for nine months, I really don’t. Five months will be enough for me.” She squirmed, her expression pained. “My back is killing me.”
“When you have your baby in your arms, it will all be worth it.” Kathy cast Roni a look of displeasure. “I doubt I’ll get any grandchildren from Roni.”