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(Aurora’s pov)

When the packhouse came into view, all I could seem to focus on was the shocked and terrified gazes of the wolves roaming about a s they watched their strong leader, now succumbed to something they didn’t know what.

“He looks dead.” One whispered in terror, her gaze on her Alpha in pity.

“Don’t be foolish. He’s not dead, look at the rise and fall of his chest.” Another snapped lowly.

“If the other packs hear of this they’ll come for us. Our leader is down!” Another screeched.

“Quiet now! You don’t know if there is a traitor amongst us who will let our enemies know.” A pregnant she wolf mumbled, her eyes glazed over in panic.

“Merrill is right Stacy, be quiet. You never know who’s listening.” Another woman says.

I stare at them and all I can think about is that this was my fault. No one else’s but mine.

It made me feel hate. Hate for myself. I didn’t want to be this monster.

I never wanted to hurt him or anyone.

I never chose to be what I am.

And maybe I didn’t deserve to be by his side.

I looked away sadly when they began to murmur, their eyes on me. They weren’t accusing but it made me feel more guilty somehow.

“Get the pack doctor!” Lily roared when she was nearing the infirmary building. “Get Rodrick!”

The wolves who were just outside scurried inside the building, a second later one run out, looking breathless and panicked.” Rodrick isn’t here yet.” He winced as if expecting to get a tongue lashing from Lily but she only roars for another doctor.

She soon jumps down to her feet. Chris quickly shifted into his human form and scurried to Xavier’s side where he took him in his arms, struggling a little under his weight.

Seeing that, Beta Samuel also shifted and goes to help Chris. The two bring Xavier inside as quickly as they can with Lily rushing t o their side.

my throat as it

was my fault all

his huge wolf, mumbling a thank you when I’m on my feet safely. He only looks at me side ways and gives a single nod before bounding over to

stay frozen, my body suddenly feeling

hand and tugs me towards the building. I followed her,

that Xavier was currently

before pulling me through the doorway. My eyes fall on Xavier’s limp body

smaller hand clutching his as tears roll down

He isn’t dead. I chant in

falling in my own, she whispers before entering in the room. “He needs

snarls when I squirm under his anger. Eli on the other hand, nudges his head towards the room they wheeled in Xavier and smiles

and although he doesn’t, I was at least grateful that

down to whisper in my ear. “He’ll want to see you

out I

heart aching as I hear the panicked

entered, the air alone was thick with tension. They had placed Xavier on the bed, his chest rising and falling a little and I take comfort in knowing that he was at least still

to Lily’s side, unable to breath properly as

it if you have to!” The doctor rushes out, his fingers

sweat soon coated

of the room

painful. I reach over, wrapping my hands around his sweaty arm, wishing I could ease the

understand how this could’ve happened. Must’ve been because Reckon took over. It must have been too much for his body t o

wanted to say that she was wrong and perhaps it had nothing to do with Reckon but me. But I found myself swallowing the words in fear of being casted out or killed before I get to see Xavier’s beautiful amber eyes

his wolf took over?” The doctor questioned,

“Yes. His wolf

confusion as he set his eyes on his alpha. “That can’t be right. This wouldn’t cause this. Something

he stops, his nose now near Xavier’s chest and he sniffs. “Wolfsbane. He’s sweating out wolfsbane.” He says in disbelief and quickly turns around to take a

it was probably me who

really wished it wasn’t

be by his side. Not

truly a

Their enemy.

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