Sean’s POV The second Gemma was freed from that cage, relief hit me so hard I nearly dropped to my knees. My sister was alive. After everything we had lost, I couldn’t survive losing her too. Even now, sitting in the hospital waiting room, I couldn’t relax. My wolf paced violently inside my head, clawing at me for control. Every sound, every scent, every movement around me made him restless. He wanted out. I rubbed my face tiredly before finally standing. “I’m going for a run,” I mind-linked Larry. “My wolf’s struggling.” “Alright, bro,” Larry replied instantly. “Watch your back and stay alert.” “I will.” The second I stepped outside the hospital, cold night air hit my face. Then I caught the scent. My entire body froze. Mate. The smell was dangerously beautiful—sweet but pow

