KILLIAN'S POV.
I waited until her breathing became slow and even again.
She was fast asleep.
Very carefully, I loosened my fingers from hers.
For a brief moment, I held my breath.
She stirred slightly.
Then settled back into the pillow.
The pain didn't return.
I let out a quiet breath of relief.
Good.
I pulled the blanket a little higher over her before standing up.
Outside the room, the guard straightened when he saw me.
"Alpha."
I quietly closed the door behind me.
"Stay here."
He nodded.
"Yes, Alpha."
"If she wakes up..."
"...or if she cries out again..."
"...call for me immediately."
"I don't care what time it is."
"Understood?"
He nodded.
"I understand, Alpha."
I gave one last glance at the closed door before walking away.
The hallway was quiet.
Most of the h
