Those who saw this scene quickly understood. This must be Matthew Reeves’ mate, someone actually attacked her. It was sure a storm was coming.

But for now, the doctors concentrated on his patient. If she lost her life in his hands, Matthew would end him there. He began rapidly assessing Emerald’s injuries and barking orders to his team.

In a flurry of motion, they whisked Emerald away toward one of the operating rooms, leaving Matthew alone in the waiting room.

He barely registered his surroundings, his entire focus consumed by the need to remain near his mate.

“Matthew, how is she?”

His mother’s frantic voice came rushing in, cutting through...