(Freya's POV)When I handed Aaron the phone, I watched his pupils contract immediately. His body tensed, and I knew he was worried about Caroline running away from the medical facility.After reading Rebecca's message, Aaron looked up, his golden eyes troubled."I need to go out for a while," he announced, his voice tight with concern.Though I had anticipated this reaction, hearing him actually say the words affected me differently than I'd expected. A hollow feeling spread through my chest, but I forced myself to nod."Okay," I said softly, already reaching to remove his leather jacket from my shoulders.Aaron's hand shot out, stopping me. "Keep it on," he insisted firmly."But it's cold outside," I protested, not wanting him to suffer because of me.His expression hardened slightly. "I'm an Alpha wolf. You wear it. I'll be back soon."He glanced toward the operating room doors, where the surgery light still glowed brightly."The surgery will take at least another two hours
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