Marcus opened the door to find the head guard there; he bowed to Marcus, but didn't look him in the eyes. "Alpha, I am sorry to disturb you at this hour, but it was your order, if I hear anything from the hospital, I should tell you..." The guard said. Marcus nodded his head. "Yes, what is it?" He asked. "Alpha, The hospital guard from Isabey's room, sent a message that she is calling for the pack Alpha..." He delivered the message. Marcus stood still for a second after the guard delivered the message, his jaw tightening almost instantly. The warmth of the room, the softness of Edwina’s presence, the quiet intimacy they had barely begun to reclaim, it all felt distant now, pulled away by a single name. Isabey. Marcus closed his eyes briefly, as if grounding himself, then exhaled slowly. When he opened them again, the softness that had been there moments ago was gone, replaced by the Alpha once again. “I’ll be back,” He said quietly. Edwina didn’t respond immediately,
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