Alpha Edward’s POV
My heart clenched in my chest as I watched her leave. I wished I could ask her to stay, I wished she could hold my hands and say those comforting words to me, but I couldn’t bear it. I couldn’t bear her seeing me this way.
Gulping in pain, I tried to move my legs, but they felt heavy. In fact, from my knees downward, I couldn’t feel anything nor could I move them. “Damn it!” I spat in anger and closed my eyes. I couldn’t imagine not walking again. How could I be a crippled Alpha to my people? How do I protect them and Amanda? She can't possibly end up with a crippled man; she deserves better.
The door to my room opened again and this time it was just Matthew. “You can’t send me away; I’m your Beta,” Matthew said. I sighed and looked away from him. I hated the look of
