(Catherine POV)
Lucas's eyes were starting to drift closed, and that scared me more than the blood that kept seeping between my fingers despite pressure that was probably causing additional pain. Unconsciousness meant his body was shutting down non-essential functions to preserve whatever resources remained for critical systems.
Systems that might not be sufficient to maintain life if shock progressed beyond current levels.
Resources that were being depleted faster than supernatural healing could replenish them.
Critical functions that could cease entirely if intervention didn't prove adequate to trauma that exceeded normal parameters.
"Hey," I said sharply, using tone I'd learned from watching Kieran manage pack situations that required immediate attention. "Lucas. Look at me. Stay w
