ADIRA
As I regained consciousness, tears began to flow down Mark’s face. I could feel his fear and relief releasing all at once, and it broke my heart to see him like that. I reached up and touched his face to comfort him. “I’m okay.”
Mark buried his face into my neck, trying to hold back the sobs that were starting to surface. I wrapped my hand around the back of his neck and held him close. I knew he would do whatever he could to save me, but he doubted himself. For a brief moment, he had to imagine what it would be like to lose me, and I knew exactly how he felt. I had to face that fear not that long ago, only now Mark and I had grown closer. I wasn’t sure if I could handle facing him on his deathbed again.
“We need to get Alpha Lyna some medical attention,” Mason said, breaking the
