VALERIA
I ran without thinking twice toward the small park .
I didn't know anyone here , but I simply couldn't stand by while watching a child's life in danger right before my eyes .
Valeria ! Aldrics voice thundered behind me as he realized I had moved away from his side .
I reached the spot where the pup lay on the ground , blood flowing from the deep wound on the back of his head , matting his brown hair into a sticky mess .
Hold on , little one .
Stay with me , I whispered , pulling the handkerchief from my pocket and pressing it firmly against the wound to stop the bleeding .
I held him against my chest , trying to turn him slightly .
My hands trembled , terrified he might already be dead .
He was pale , with round cheeks , and barely breathing Edward ! I heard the voice of
