Chapter 10 " Why won't you attack ? " Giana hissed , her strikes growing increasingly wild as I effortlessly dodged . Too afraid ? " " I'm trying to help you , " I said quietly . " Calm down before you hurt yourself . " Her eyes flashed with anger . " I don't need your pity ! " With a frustrated growl , she lunged at me recklessly . I sidestepped , but she kept going - straight toward the edge of the ring where a nasty fall awaited . Without thinking , I lunged forward , catching her arm to stop her fall . Her momentum was too much . We tumbled together , crashing violently into the chain - link fence with a sickening thud . Pain exploded through my shoulder and back as metal links dug into my skin . Through the haze of agony , I heard Raymond's panic - stricken voice . " Giana ! " He burst through the crowd , his face twisted with fury as he saw us tangled together . Without hesitation , he shoved me roughly aside , his eyes burning with accusation . " What did you do to her ? " he snarled , gathering Giana into his arms like she was made of glass . " I was trying to help- " I began , but he'd already turned away , cradling Giana against his chest as if she were the only person in the world . " It's okay , " he murmured to her , " I've got you now . " Ethan stepped into his path , his jaw clenched tight . " Aurora is your fiancée , " he said , each word sharp as a blade . " And she's bleeding . Or doesn't that matter to you anymore ? " Raymond's eyes flashed dangerously as he let out a commanding Alpha growl . " Step aside . " " Ethan , don't , " I called out , dragging myself to my feet despite the pain shooting through my body . " Please , it's not worth it . " Lily rushed to support me , her arm gentle around my waist . " Look what he's done to you , " she whispered , her voice breaking with fury . " This has to stop , Aurora . " Raymond barely glanced at me as he pushed past Ethan , carrying Giana as if she were the victim instead of the instigator . In the infirmary , I sat silently as the nurse cleaned the lacerations on my back , each touch sending fresh waves of pain through my body . From behind the curtain , I could hear Giana's theatrical sobs . " I knew it ... Aurora can't tolerate me . I should never have come between you two . After all , they're 1/2 Chapter 10 +15 BONUS engaged ... ' Raymond's response cut deeper than any physical wound . " The only person I love is you . " Lily's fingers tightened around mine , her rage palpable . I squeezed back , silently pleading with her to stay quiet . This was my battle to fight . The doctor stepped out from behind the curtain , her expression perplexed as she examined my chart . " The Beta's daughter has more severe injuries , " she announced , her tone professional but surprised . " Multiple lacerations and a possible shoulder dislocation . " Something flickered across Raymond's face - the first hint of doubt I'd seen in weeks . He approached slowly , reaching for the antiseptic . " Let me help you , " he said , his voice softer than before . I immediately pulled away , ignoring the flare of pain the movement caused . " No , thank you . " His expression hardened with shock . Throughout our lives , I had never refused his help , never pushed him away . But now , watching confusion and hurt flash across his face , I felt a small victory amid my pain . " Aurora- " he began . " The nurse is perfectly capable , " I cut him off , my voice colder than he'd ever heard it . " I'm sure Giana needs your attention more than I do . " His mouth tightened , something unreadable passing through his eyes before he masked it with indifference . Without another word , he returned to Giana's side , but I felt his gaze lingering on me , as if seeing me for the first time . After what felt like a lifetime , I was finally able to leave the infirmary , my body aching but my resolve stronger than ever . I knew something fundamental had changed between us . I had finally stopped being Raymond's shadow - and for the first time in my life , I didn't miss the darkness . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!