Chapter 18

HEARING THE NEWS.

“Good morning, sir” I heard one of my men say. He was one of the few I had set aside to keep a keen watch on Rose.

I came down from the stairs slowly and majestically, like a leader and king that I am.

He was here so early, we had no business other than matters concerning Rose, what could have happened that he needed to tell me? San Francisco was about three hours ahead of us, so she should be in school now.

I was a bit bothered that I couldn't show though as the head of the lycans I needed to show my people strength and courage notwithstanding. He bowed when I had finally gotten down from the stairs.

“What is it?” I asked him, motioning him to raise his head and speak as I waited impatiently for his answer.

He raised his head but still kept his eyes to the ground.

“It's about your mate sir, she was rushed to the hospital.” I heard him say.

I winced at his words, narrowing my eyes, surely I must have heard wrong. From the last report I had heard of her, and all the