The alpha looked at the swaddled baby in his arms. Her chubby hands reaching for him, as her bright blue eyes stared at him as she gurgled happily.

He chucked and tightened the red blanket around her, making his way to the door, giving it a firm knock, hoping that that the couple that resided they're was home.

Thankfully they were.

James smiled sheepishly at the couple.

The omega glaring at him, while the beta crossed his arms.

"What are you doing here, McCullen?" She demanded.

"It's good to see you to Constance, Max." He said, a feeling of shame washing over him.

Max noticed the squirming bundle in his arms.

"James what is that?" he asked, pointing to said fabric.

Constance walked closer to him, peering in said the blanket. Max saw his wife's eyes widen in shock. She looked back up at the illegal arms dealer.

"Please tell me you didn't steal someones cub." she hissed.
Max rushed over to his wife and finally saw the baby girl.

"Max, Constance may we please come inside. I don't think out here is the best place to talk about this."
The couple rushed the two guest inside.

Max pinched the bridge of his nose as he saw James pass the baby to his wife so she could get a good look at her.
Constance cooed at the baby girl as he sat beside his wife. James in front of them looking at his feet in shame.

"I need a favor." He whispered softly. His tone heartbroken.

"It depends on the favor, James. What do you need?" Constance demanded looking up from the baby.

James waved his hand to the baby in her arms.

"Her. I- I can't take care of her. I want her to have a life outside of this. I want her to grow up normal, and not get involved in her- my family's mess."
"What happened to her mother?" Max asked.

James looked away. A heavy atmosphere suddenly over them.

Constance looked at him sadly before sighing deeply.

"What's her name?"
James smiled as he looked at his daughter.

"Connie."
Constance handed the baby to her husband. Still cooing at her.

"Connie Hauser. I think it has a nice ring to it. What about you dear?"

Max looked at the baby girl and then at his wife and then James. Before his eyes landed on the baby again.

"I think it's perfect." He whispered.

James felt himself relax at once. He hadn't realized how much of a weight had been on his shoulders until just now.

"Thank you."