(Alexander's POV)
I raced through the rain-slicked streets toward Sarah's apartment, my heart pounding with worry. The confrontation at Aria's silver memorial site had left me shaken, not just from the raw grief that had consumed me since her passing, but now from fear for Sarah's safety. Derek Silverstone had dragged her away with such unrestrained fury that I feared what he might do.
After breaking free from Samuel Gray's restraint, I had ordered my enhanced pack guards to secure transportation and headed straight for Sarah's apartment. The journey felt agonizingly slow, even with the driver pushing the limits of the pack territory speed regulations.
When I finally arrived, I burst through the door without knocking, my golden eyes scanning the modest living space frantically.
"Sarah?" I called out, my alpha voice tense with concern.
Relief washed over me when I spotted her sitting on the living room sofa. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying, but she appeared physically unh