Rowan's POVThe night was cold, quieter than usual, with only the distant rustle of leaves as the breeze swept through.I sat outside alone, my back pressed against the rough wall, head tilted back, eyes almost shut as exhaustion pulled me under.My arm throbbed, a relentless ache that pulsed with every heartbeat, yet the pain was a welcome distraction.It kept me tethered to the present, away from the past that haunted my every thought. Just as I was close to drifting off, a sharp sting jolted me awake, piercing through the haze.My eyes snapped open, instincts kicking in as I tensed, hand curling into a fist, ready to strike—until I saw him.“Nathan.” I let out a rough exhale, recognizing my Beta, who knelt beside me, his hands already hovering over my injured arm.“Stay calm, Alpha Rowan,” Nathan said softly, his voice calm but firm. “Let me help you with that wound.”I jerked my arm back, the motion shooting another wave of pain through me. “I can handle it myself,” I muttered, at
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