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Author: Goodsam
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-16 18:30:37

Paxton's POV

The moment I carried Hailey out of the chaos and into the dimly lit hallway, I couldn’t ignore the nagging fear that gripped me. Her fainting wasn’t just shock—it felt deeper than that. Something was wrong, and I wasn’t going to rest until I knew what it was. The rogue wolf, Greg, had already left as per my instructions. His task was simple: to protect Hailey from the shadows, ensuring her safety without revealing himself to her. But right now, my priority was Hailey.

I pushed the door to the principal’s office open with my shoulder, my arms tightening protectively around her limp form. The principal, a sharp-eyed woman with silver-streaked hair, was already gathering medical supplies when she saw us.

Her face fell. "What happened to her, Paxton? Why does she look like this? Did she faint? Tell me everything."

I laid Hailey down gently on the bed in the corner of the room. My chest tightened as I watched her, her face pale, her breathing shallow. She looked so fragile lyi
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