Aria's POV
Walter's words hit me like a blow.
"What did you say?"
He looked years older, his shoulders heavy with grief.
"When our men reached the mountain road, Damon's car had already crashed." His voice turned hoarse. "It exploded just as they arrived. He was still inside."
Mate... Lydia whimpered.
I clenched my fists, refusing to let my heart soften.
Walter looked at Damon. "His phone was destroyed in the blast."
The doctor stepped forward and opened Damon's chart.
"The blast shattered several ribs, damaged his lungs, caused severe internal bleeding, and left extensive burns. An Alpha's healing can only do so much. His wolf has exhausted nearly all his strength trying to keep Damon alive."
Rhein... Lydia murmured sadly.
"The injuries exceed even an Alpha's healing ability,"
