(Allan's POV)

The look on Marion's face tells it all. He was losing the little grip he had on life. His eyes were closing. He was struggling to keep them open.

"I'm sorry, Marion," began Alpha Milo. He finally lifts his face. "I'm sorry you have to die this way," he reached out to Marion's left hand. They held hands for a few seconds.

Marion nodded and said, "I'm sorry to leave you all like this." Tears were coming out of his eyes.

I knew at once that his time had come.

Finally, the big moment came. We all sat around him. His breath was getting shorter. He was on...