Mia's condition kept fluctuating, one minute improving, the next deteriorating. Liam couldn't find a chance to go looking for Ava. So all he could do was send her messages. In 7 years, this was the first time he'd ever been the one to swallow his pride and reach out first. But 3 long days passed, and Ava remained eerily silent. Liam even convinced himself the hospital's cell service was the problem and connected to the Wi-Fi. He refreshed their chat again and again. Finally, frustration got the better of him, and he tossed his phone onto the couch. He was Alpha Liam, for crying out loud. He'd swallowed his pride, apologized, and practically begged her to forgive him. How could she be so damn ungrateful? But after all, he messed up first. Liam picked up his phone, typed out anoth

