John's POV
Damon is as stubborn as a rock, always has been, especially when it comes to the pack. But sometimes, I just wish he’d slow down a little.
Lately, he’d been pushing himself way too hard. And honestly, I was scared—scared that one day, I’d look up and find him collapsed on the ground, barely breathing.
My Alpha. My friend. Someone I’d known since we were kids. He was strong, and always had been, but now? I couldn’t help but wonder how much more his body could take before it just gave up.
Damon was the most vibrant person I had ever known, but now… now, he was constantly grumpy, on edge. He’d snap at the smallest thing. And it wasn’t all his fault. Emma had killed his mate, Camila, and destroyed our one shot at breaking the curse.
That alone could crush anyone, but it didn’
