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19. Fault
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2025-04-07 06:56:29Ford’s pov
When I awakened, I realised I was running. It took me a second to come to terms with the fact my wolf had hijacked my body and had shifted in my sleep.
‘Are you mad?!’ I growled at my wolf as I forced him to cease his movement. ‘How dare you take advantage of my sleeping state to, -‘
My wolf interrupted me, ‘our mate.’
Nivia. What was the matter with Nivia?
‘She didn’t return home,’ Callum said, ‘I stayed awake all night, trying to hear her come in.’
I continued running until we reached the hospital.
The doctor would check to see if my mate needed surgery. I assumed if that was the case, someone would have informed me.
If she didn’t require surgery, she would have been sent home.
Perhaps I could have suggested she call so I could inform someone to fetch her a ride.
‘You should have offered to give her a ride back yoursel
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