ETHAN'S POV The white ceiling above me blurred in and out of focus as I lay on a hospital's bed. Later last night, I invited my Beta, Ellentt, for a drink—I couldn't find any other way to release the pain that’s eating me up inside. I always thought alcohol would be a great help to forget everything. But I've gone all out and lost it, until Ellentt brought me here when I had a severe pain in my stomach. I have developed stomach problems a year ago due to severe taking of alcohol, But I didn't care anymore, as much as I wanted to be confined in this place. My wolf hated it more as for him, this is a sign of weakness. His instinct screamed at me to move, to fight, to claim back what was mine. Claire’s words still rang in my head, sharper than any blade. Her rejection had cut deeper t

