Olivia's POV
The voicemail came through while I was still sorting through Pack paperwork. Seeing Dr. Calder’s name light up my phone, I felt a pang of worry.
“Olivia, hi. It’s Matthew – er, Dr Calder. I think you should come down to the hospital. Your mother’s health has taken a bit of a turn, and I’d like to talk about it. I’m sure seeing you would give her a boost too.”
I stood frozen, my phone clutched in my hand as Matthew’s words sunk through me.
The familiar ache of responsibility, the one I’d been carrying since stepping into the Luna role, suddenly felt like a crushing weight. I was supposed to be strong – for my mother, the Pack, for everyone. But right now, I just felt… alone.
My mother’s condition had worsened. She might not have much time left.
A shadow fell across me, an
