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Chapter 39

REID POV

I hate hospitals.

They are too clean, too white, too stifling. And underneath the surface, the hint — the threat — of death lingers.

Nothing good ever comes from a visit to the pack hospital.

One visit to the pack hospital eighteen years ago changed the entire trajectory of my childhood — of my life. I walked into the hospital thinking my mom was just hurt, just needing extra medical attention after an intense rogue attack.

And I walked out of it motherless.

The wall against my back is cold — almost as cold as the snow covering the ground outside — even through my T-shirt. It’s uncomfortable, but it keeps me here, keeps me anchored in the present. For the most part.

It’s difficult, though, now that I’m not with Taryn. Her presence and touch kept the demons at bay, but the reality of what happened hits me full force. The similarities between this night and that fateful night — it’s overwhelming.

Taryn is lucky. We are lucky. Rogues are ruthless, relentless, especially w
Allie Carstens

Next chapter will be Taryn's POV! If you're enjoying the story, please remember to vote or leave a review of the book! Lots of love, Allie

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Shirley Spears
I want to see them together know matter what.
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Melissa Smith
I cried for both Taryn and Reid! I just want to hug them both and tell them everything’s going to be alright!!
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Honeypot
I’m not feeling Taryn at the moment so I hope her POV chapter changes that for me.
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