*Through Xander's Eyes* I looked over at Sage as she got out of bed and hurried to get dressed. “Darling, are you sure you want to go to the hospital?” I asked her, getting up to pull my clothes on. “I have to.” I didn’t like her answer but I didn’t argue. That was her answer when doing things that made her uncomfortable or worried. She tried to hide her fear but it was still in her eyes. I wrapped an arm around her waist and took her hand with my other, making sure to touch her as much as I could. I wished we could have taken more baby steps, but the situation didn’t allow for that. So for the first time, she left our floor and walked down the stairs and out of the pack house. I heard her trying to take subtle deep breaths as we stepped outside and her g

