Holly
My adopted sister, Monica, was fooling around when she accidentally started a fire at the border.
I tried to protect her and was struck by a falling beam, leaving me with severe internal injuries. Yet no one paid me any attention.
Monica had suffered only a few minor scrapes, but Leo, my mate and the captain of the patrol team, held her protectively in his arms.
My dad, the Alpha of our pack, even offered her the only ambulance available.
Monica was a vulnerable Omega and the orphaned daughter of one of Dad's most capable former subordinates.
If he rescued his biological daughter first, the pack members might accuse him of favoritism.
Enduring the pain, I explained that I'd been injured by silver a few days ago and had temporarily lost my ability to heal.
Dad merely glanced at me and immediately decided I was lying to win his affection. "Winnie, it's been ten days since your last mission. Even if you were injured, you would've healed by now."
Leo looked at me coldly. "Stop making a scene. A minor injury like that is nothing for you. We'll come back for you in a bit."
Monica grabbed Leo's hand and cried out, "Leo, why don't you save Winnie first? At the end of the day, I'm only an outsider."
Hearing that only made Dad feel more sorry for her. He stopped listening to my explanations and glared at me sternly.
"If only you were half as considerate as your sister! Stay here and reflect on your behavior. The ambulance will come back for you after dropping her off."
I opened my mouth, but I immediately felt blood gushing up from my throat.
Leaning against a charred, broken beam, I slowly slid to the ground. I was acutely aware of my life slipping away.
I wouldn't live long enough for them to come back.