Allison's POV
The sterile smell of the hospital filled my lungs as I held Lily's small hand.
The doctor had just given us the all-clear—just a minor stomach bug from the chill of the night air. But with Lily's condition, even the smallest ailment sent my heart racing.
Jasmine, my wolf, whined softly in relief.*Lily is safe.*
"Mommy, I'm sorry for making you worry again," Lily murmured, her big gray-blue eyes—so much like his—filled with concern beyond her years.
I knelt, smoothing her chestnut hair. "Never apologize for that, sweetheart. You're never a burden to me."
She reached up with her small hands, cupping my face, and pressed a sweet kiss to my cheek.
In that moment, everything felt right in my world.
"Allison?"
One word. That's all it took to turn my blo
