The first light of dawn brought a new sense of urgency to the pack. The palace was still and quiet after the tumultuous battle of the previous night. Exhaustion hung in the air, but so did a sense of triumph and relief. Avery's mates, Shane, Sean, Cruz, and Romeo, were already awake, their expressions a mix of concern and determination as they looked at her.
"Avery, we need to get you to the hospital," Shane said gently, his eyes filled with worry as he took in the bruises and cuts marring her skin. "You’ve been through so much. We need to make sure you’re okay."
Avery glanced down at her bruised arms, the reality of her ordeal settling in. She nodded, understanding their concern. "I know," she said softly. "Let's go."
After they had all showered, they got dressed and were on set on the
