(Kael)
Two days after the poisoning, I still haven't left Aria's side for more than a few minutes. Dr. Monroe moved her to a private recovery room with guards stationed outside, but I don't trust anyone's protection except my own.
She's sleeping now, her breathing steady and her color finally returning to normal. The baby's heartbeat is strong when I press my ear to her stomach. Both of them survived, but it was too close.
Someone walked into my pack house and poisoned my mate. In our own dining room. While I sat right there talking to her.
The fury hasn't faded. If anything, it's gotten worse as the reality sets in. Thunder wants blood for this. Wants to hunt down whoever did this and tear them apart.
A knock at the door interrupts my thoughts. Rowan enters carrying reports.
"Alpha,
