Nicholas’s POV “There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you.” The words hung in the air like a challenge. Alpha Jackson’s green eyes locked onto mine with an intensity that made my wolf instantly rise to the surface, snarling. I didn’t move. I waited, jaw tight, every muscle in my body coiled. Jackson swallowed, then continued, voice low. “You know I’ve always loved—” I didn’t let him finish. In one fast motion, I grabbed the front of his hospital gown and yanked him forward, my fingers twisting the fabric tight around his neck. His eyes widened, but he didn’t fight back. I brought my face close to his, teeth bared. “Say one more word out of your mouth,” I growled, voice deadly quiet, “and I’ll forget you’re still lying in a hospital bed. I’ll send you into a coma so fast your pack won’t even have time to blink.” The room went dead silent. Our eyes stayed locked in a fierce staring contest. Neither of us looked away. His breathing was shallow, but there was no fear in his
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