Chapter 07

I'm in excruciating pain, every muscle in my body screaming in agony. My eyes are struggling to stay open, heavy with the weight of my exhaustion. I have no idea what they gave me, but it must have been an insane amount of some illegal substance.

I tried to put on a brave face when I spoke with Zixin earlier, but now that he's gone, I'm back to the reality of my aching body. My wolf knows that all of this could have been avoided if she hadn't been so insistent on breaking through my reluctance.

I let out a long sigh, watching as my breath mists in front of me in the frigid air. My body feels numb with cold, and if this goes on for much longer, I'll succumb to hypothermia. My wounds are starting to fester, and I know I need to get them treated as soon as possible.

But my biggest concern isn't my injuries, it's my scent. If I don't take my tablet within the next three hours, my wolf scent will start to emerge. Darius' wolf is highly attuned to the scent of his mate, and he'll pick up on