ALDRIC’S POV I hadn’t slept properly all through the night. I left the hospital by 4 am that morning. I had closed my eyes for maybe an hour, but every time I did, I saw Maddison lying unconscious in that hospital bed. She didn't open her eyes until I left but the doctor said she would wake up anytime soon. By the time dawn bled into the sky, I was already dressed and driving. The people who did this to her must pay. I drove straight to the police station instead of the company. I walked in without greeting anyone and rage was brewing inside me. An officer at the desk looked up. “Mr. Hawthorne…” “I’m here for the interrogation,” I cut in flatly. He hesitated. “Sir, we usually don’t allow….” “I’m not asking.” My voice was calm, but commanding. He swallowed

