Nash frowned as his daughter spoke, quietly admitting she didn't know the father's name, and then the frown deepened as she continued. He didn't point out the hypocrisy of never having asked his name and then being scornful of him for not being there. While there was always a high chance of conceiving after a coupling it wasn't a guarantee, and it seemed a little unfair to be angry with a man for having a one night stand and moving on. Even if he wanted to know who it was so he could have words with them. At least it wasn't a member of his own pack, a second wolf of his family who would have blatantly ignored his commands.

Bad enough it was his eldest daughter.

He nodded, his expression softening again. "Yes," he agreed, internally wincing at the earful he knew he'd get for having this conversation without her to begin with. "You're going to be spending a lot of time with her for the next few months anyway. Come on." He turned and led the way.

FADE