I stay still, letting him speak. “He used the Queen’s necklace. The real one. Not the illusion. During the fight, it glowed—pulsed with this… black energy. I expected it to burn him. He’s not royalty but it didn’t.” I stiffen. “It didn’t burn him?” “No,” he says darkly. “It fueled him. Like he wa
“When is he going to wake up, Doctor?” My voice cracks despite my attempt to sound composed. I try to hide how terrified I am, but I must be failing—because the doctor gives me a look that says he sees right through me. “It’s been over five hours… and still nothing.” I haven’t moved from Fury’s sid
Fury’s body jolts. His fingers twitch. His back arches slightly off the bed as though some unseen force is dragging him upward, fighting for dominance inside him. His wolf is reacting to mine. It’s instinctive—an age-old response etched deep into our kind’s DNA. Alpha blood demands submission, but
With a heavy sigh, I rise to my feet, disgusted with myself for even hesitating—especially when I owe Fury everything for what he’s done for me. But I can’t help it. I glance at the doctor, who’s still standing there patiently. “Let me consult my mate before I—” “My mate, Jack, will donate his blo
The guards lower their heads as I pass, but I don’t stop. My mind is locked on one thing. Save him. I charge into the same medical wing where Kali had once been treated. It’s the private clinic reserved for the Alpha King himself. And now, it’s for the warrior who nearly gave his life for the Alph
"What… how… what happened?" Kali’s voice stammers through the mind-link, jagged and choked with disbelief. I clutch Fury tighter in my arms, his blood soaking through my shirt, his body heavy, limp, and terrifyingly still. My wolf snarls beneath my skin, low and feral, barely restrained thirsting