**Enzo's POV**
The guilt gnawed at me as I watched Elena rush from the room, her sobs echoing down the hallway. I wanted to comfort her and tell her that everything would be okay, but I was too consumed by my own turmoil. My heart ached for Winter, my mate, who was out there somewhere, possibly in danger. I wanted to chase after her, to protect her, but Jake's words kept ringing in my ears. He was right; there were things I needed to learn, and Winter needed to find her own way.
Jake leaned against the doorframe, his eyes carrying a mixture of pity and frustration. "What the f**k, man? You don't think she's already in enough pain? Now you're just making it worse."
I felt a surge of defensiveness rise up, but I pushed it down. He was right. I had acted impulsively, and now, two of the mo
