Chapter 33

Maxwell POV

The second I knew Laura was hurting herself, I abandoned my meeting with the district Alphas and raced home as fast as possible. Despite her unskilled attempt to try and block me out, I could still feel every inch of her physical pain.

I roar at Ava through our mindlink to check on Laura before it’s too late. I won’t get home in time, but at least she will be there with the pack doctors on standby.

The journey back to the house is silent and agonizing. By the time I cross our territory borders and run to the front door, I’m up the stairs quicker than I can blink.

My hand presses to Laura’s door, and I find my sister sitting beside her on the bed with Gemma to her left.

She’s lying on her front, and my eyes roam her bare back. It’s clear of broken skin, but it remains red and blotchy.

“Is she okay?” I whisper as my eyes flick to her face.

She looks peaceful, but I can’t help but feel she’s content being asleep. It makes my chest compress to the point my lungs can’t even t