Hayley's Pov

As I waited, fear and uncertainty gripped me, with each passing minute feeling like an hour. The tension became nearly unbearable until suddenly the door flung open and Aiden stumbled in, blood seeping from his face. My heart leaped into my throat as I hurried over to him.

Filled with panic, I cried out Aiden's name and frantically attempted to evaluate his injuries.

With his hand pressed against his side, he winced in pain. Through gritted teeth, he assured Hayley that everything was okay and urged her to leave immediately.

Without giving me a chance to reply, the alpha of the werewolf pack stormed into the room with...