Brian's POV
I couldn't stand another second in that damn hospital room.
Every single accusation from Vicki's obnoxious friend was like a hammer pounding against my temples. They teamed up, painting me as some cold-hearted jerk.
Ridiculous.
I did exactly what an Alpha is supposed to do—make the most logical call. Silvia's accident was a fact, and Ashley's so-called plea for help was full of suspicious coincidences. My decision back then was the right one. She needed that wake-up call. If not, I can't promise she'd escape unscathed next time she runs headfirst into trouble. I hoped my words had knocked some sense into her—she had to realize that as Luna, her recklessness wasn't just her problem.
I stormed out of the hospital, the icy air biting into my lungs but doing nothin
