_Aaron's POV_ I woke up abruptly, a sharp pain coursing through my abdomen. Confused and alarmed, I instinctively clutched at the source of my discomfort. It was then that I heard the anxious voice of Leon. "Aaron, wake up! Something's not right with our mate." Anna? My heart skipped a beat. The pain I felt suddenly made sense. "What do you mean, Leon? Is she in trouble?" "I can sense her distress. It's overwhelming. We need to go to her." I quickly put on a shirt and a pair of pants, my mind racing with worry. Without wasting another moment, I rushed out of my room and made my way to Anna. I reached the door and pushed it open, my eyes scanning the dimly lit room. There she was, lying on the bed, her face contorted in pain. I hurried to Anna's side, my heart aching at the sight of