Chapter 7 Alpha Ethan's POV It's been two days now since the mystery girl saved us . She was still in a coma , and though I hadn't visited her since , it wasn't out of neglect - I'd been buried under an avalanche of duties that demanded my attention . I sighed in frustration , slowly sitting up on the edge of the bed , careful not to disturb Olivia , who was still sound asleep . Her soft breathing filled the quiet space , a gentle reminder that peace still existed , even if just for a few hours . I rubbed a hand down my face , the weight of sleepless nights and countless meetings clinging to me like a second skin . My muscles ached , not from battle , but from the strain of leadership . Getting to my feet , I padded silently across the room , the floor cool beneath my bare feet . The moonlight filtered through the curtains , casting silver streaks across the polished wood . Once in the bathroom , I flicked on the light , squinting a little as it flooded the space . I walked up to the sink and turned the faucet on , splashing cold water over my face to shake off the remnants of sleep . The chill woke me instantly , grounding me back into reality . I reached for my toothbrush and toothpaste , brushing my teeth with a focused determination that mirrored how I ran my pack - firm and thorough . Rinsing my mouth , I looked up at the mirror . My reflection stared back , jaw clenched , eyes shadowed with exhaustion , and strands of dark hair falling into my face . I barely recognized myself these days . I looked ... heavier , not in body , but in presence . The kind of weight that doesn't lift with time or training . The mystery girl haunted my thoughts . Who was she ? Why did she save us ? And why did I feel this strange pull to her , a connection I couldn't explain ? I shook off the thoughts and stepped into the shower , turning the dial until the water was hot enough to scald the uncertainty from my skin . Steam rose around me , fogging up the glass as the spray hit my back . I let out a slow breath , leaning forward to rest my forehead against the cool tile wall . The water rushed over me , soaking my hair , trailing down the curve of my shoulders and chest , tracing every scar , every memory etched into my skin . My mind wandered again . I should have visited her . No matter how busy I was , I owed her that much . She risked her life for mine , for Olivia's , and for the pack . Yet , she lay in that hospital room alone , unconscious , surrounded by machines instead of people who cared . That fact burned in my chest like fire . I stayed in the shower longer than usual , letting the heat loosen the tightness in my shoulders . When I finally stepped out , I wrapped a towel around my waist and wiped the mirror clean with my palm . I stared at my reflection again - still the same tired eyes , but now with more resolve . Time to get dressed . I walked back into the bedroom , still silent as a shadow . Olivia stirred slightly , murmuring something incoherent before turning onto her side . I pulled on a pair of black slacks , then chose a dark button - up shirt , rolling the sleeves up to my forearms . I ran a hand through my damp hair and fastened the top few buttons , the fabric hugging my chest and arms snugly . I went to the wardrobe and retrieved my black leather watch , snapping it onto my wrist . Then I reached for my ring - my family crest engraved into the silver - and slipped it onto my finger , grounding myself in the legacy I carried . Alpha . Leader . Protector . But more than anything , I felt something unfamiliar growing inside me - curiosity laced with concern for the girl who still hadn't woken up . I walked out of my room and made my way downstairs , where other members of the pack stayed . When I got down , the maids were all busy with their work . I walked past them , not responding to their greetings . I needed to see her at the pack clinic before going to the company . But just as I was about to step out , a figure blocked me . I looked up to see Olivia standing before me . I was stunned . She had been sleeping minutes ago . How did she get here ? " Good morning , mate . Leaving without breakfast ? " she asked , giving me a warm smile . I was surprised by her attitude . Throughout my six years of being mated to her , this was actually the first day she had acted a sweet to me . " I don't have time for breakfast , " I replied , my tone cold , and I tried moving past her , but she wouldn't move . " What do you want , Olivia ? " I asked her . She was quiet for a moment before replying , " Just wanted to make sure my mate was okay . " I was more shocked . 1/2 10:52 Thu 17 Jules ar Chapter 7 " I'm fine . Just want to get to the pack hospital before heading to the company ? Trepliers , " And why are you going to the hospital ? You look perfectly fine , " she asked . " Yes , I'm fine . Just wanted to check on the girl who saved our pack- * " What ?! " she said out loud before I could finish my sentence . " What's wrong ? " I asked her , holding her arms , but she pushed my hands away . " You are not going to that girl , " she said , her tone cold . I moved closer to her , towering over her with my tall figure . " Listen , I'm going to see her , and there's nothing you can do about it , " I said , walking past her , my anger bubbling over . But then her words stepped me . " That girl isn't who you think she is . " " And then who is she ? " I asked , not turning back . " She is my ... " She didn't finish her sentence when I got a call and left . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!