Adrian's POV
My chest feels like it's on f*****g fire, like someone's driving white-hot knives straight through my ribs. Every breath burns. Every heartbeat feels like a damn explosion.
I've faced battles, taken hits that would leave lesser wolves crawling. But this? This is different.
I've never experienced pain this intense.
I've never known fear this consuming.
I've never burned with rage this fierce.
The hospital scent of antiseptic clogs my nose. I'm tangled in hospital wires and cords, machines beeping in frantic rhythm with my pulse.
What the f**k happened?
Ares, is clawing at the surface, wild and untamed. I can't control him, not even if I wanted to.
Violet.
My mind skips a beat. Memories crash into me-her stubborn smile, the determined glint in her eyes right before she
