WHAT A SACRIFICE MEAN
“Welcome back, Alpha.. my love..” Marvin squeezed my fingers weakly, as I whispered to his ear. “It’s good to be home" he replied. And for the first time in weeks, the pack could finally breathe again. The hospital had grown quiet. Most of the pack had gone home to rest, leaving only the soft hum of fluorescent lights and the rhythmic beeping from the Alpha’s heart monitor. Marvin sleep again, his breathing was even. I sat beside him for a long while, watching the slow rise and fall of his monitor, the red color now returning to his lips. Outside the window, the moon was rising... full bright, and heavy with silver light. I decide to walk outside, my legs stiff from hours of sitting. I stepped out into the hallway, expecting the silence. But, I saw Joey leaning against the wall nea
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