Chapter 124. The Pups

Johnston’s POV

I informed the doctor in the mind link that we would be at the hospital in an hour.

Marelva resisted a lot, but I was determined to bring her in for an examination. Not only for the unpleasant scent she carried with her but also for the identification of the pups. From her stories, I gathered that she hadn't checked in for two months, and that was irresponsible.

“Johnston, is that really necessary today? I wanted to help in the nursery of the pack. Can't we move it to another day?” she pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation.

She continued to argue, but I was not prepared to give up this appointment. My wolf wanted to mate her and soon, and he was pressing me to do the checkup. That scent kept us at a distance, and we needed to solve this the soonest.

“Whatever you say, we're going there now. Everything else can wait until we're done at the hospital,” I said adamantly, my tone leaving no room for negotiation.

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