Fading Light The machines tracking Alexander's vitals filled the medical wing with a steady beeping. Until they didn't. "Something's wrong," Katherine said sharply, her programmed medical knowledge recognizing the change before the monitors started screaming. "His brain activity is dropping—"She said this with a sob. Her mate was declining. Viktor burst through the door with Dr. Rivera as Alexander started seizing. Through their bond, Aria felt her mate's fear as she struggled to rise from her chair, her heavily pregnant form making movement difficult. "He's crashing," Dr. Rivera barked. "The injury triggered a cascade effect—" "No," Katherine's voice broke as Alexander's eyes rolled back. "No, no, I can't lose him again—" The medical team swarmed, but within moments, Alexander was

