The quiet halls of the pack hospital were dimly lit, the soft hum of fluorescent lights casting long shadows on the polished floors. Jackie pressed herself against the wall, her heart pounding as she peeked around the corner. The guards stationed outside Devon’s room had just shifted positions, one of them stepping away momentarily to check in with the front desk. This was her chance.
She adjusted the hood of her sweatshirt, pulling it further over her head to shield her face. Taking a deep breath, Jackie slipped down the corridor, her footsteps light and deliberate. The door to Devon’s room loomed ahead like a beacon. She reached for the handle, her pulse quickening as she twisted it slowly to avoid making any noise.
The door clicked softly as it opened, and Jackie slipped inside, shutt
