Amanda's POV

With a cup of hot coffee in my hand, I sat on the couch, staring at the fireplace. It was past 2 a.m., and yet there was no news about the war. I was so worried and scared. I wished I wasn’t so helpless, wished I could do something, wished I could connect with Alpha Edward, at least to know what was happening to him. But I was helpless, and all I could do was sit and pray that he was safe, at least for Liam, who had no idea that Alpha Edward was his father but was still so worried.

I heard footsteps, and when I lifted...