Chapter 87

I stayed by my father's beside as the sunlight began to creep across the sky, night turning into early morning, then morning transitioning into a bright and hot afternoon. After a few hours, Maria left the infirmary to return home. After she left, I lowered my head and let the guilt wash over me.

This is all my fault, I thought morosely, resting my elbows on the bed nearest my father. He hadn't moved in all the hours since I'd been here. My mother had fallen into a restless sleep, her hand still placed in his.

You couldn't have known he'd go after your family, my Wolf tried to reason, but she too seemed subdued.

Yes I could have! He likes to play games; I should have known that anyone close to me would be a direct target!

He could have just wanted Pack Doctor blood regardless of the relation to you.

Then why attack my best friend? He could have attacked anyone in the pack to get my father's attention.