ADRIANA'S POVMy mouth watered as I took in the platter of food, I couldn't wait to dig in. The maids set the tray on the table next to my bed and left the room, leaving me alone with my meal. I started with the soup, as it was still steaming hot. The broth was rich and flavorful, and it was filled with chunks of vegetables and tender pieces of meat. The warmth of it soothed my soul, and I felt my body relax as I ate.Next, I moved on to the roasted chicken and vegetables. The chicken was juicy and tender, and it had a crispy golden skin. The vegetables were seasoned with herbs and had a nice crunch to them. I ate quickly, as I was famished and the food was delicious. I then moved on to the pasta, which was tossed with a rich, creamy sauce, and it was heavenly. The pasta was al dente, and the sauce was so flavorful, it was hard to resist eating more than I should.I finished off my meal with some fruit and a warm piece of bread. The fruit was fresh, and it had a sweetness that was irr

XANDER’S POVThe blare of the alarm jolted me from my sleep, and I cursed as I reached for it. But my hand was heavy, and I ended up throwing it on the ground, the sound now echoing through the room.“Fuck!” I growled as I opened my eyes, wincing as the sun hurt my eyes. The hangover was hitting me hard, and my head was pounding.I sat up and looked around, the room was a mess. Empty bottles of alcohol were scattered around, and the smell of stale alcohol and sex filled the room. I remembered the harem of women I had summoned the night before, and I could feel the fading pleasure still lingering down there. I knew that I should have felt satisfied, but instead, I felt empty and alone and utterly terrible.I dragged myself out of bed, away from the sheets that entangled me in their minute folds, my body feeling heavy and sore. The bed was a large four-poster, with a dark red comforter and pillows. The bedspread had a wolf pattern on it, reflecting the Alpha's nature.I walked to the win

ADRIANA'S POVI have been feeling a nagging pain in my chest for days. It was a dull ache that seemed to linger no matter what I did. I tried to ignore it, thinking that it was just a passing discomfort, but it only seemed to grow worse with each passing day.Breathing was becoming harder and my heart felt heavy. I tried to eat and drink but the food and water tasted bland and I barely ate anything. I would lay in my bed, staring at the ceiling, feeling hopeless and helpless. I cried myself to sleep every night, thinking of all the things that had happened to me. The pain became so severe that it was hard for me to move around and it was getting harder to breathe. Something was wrong and I was getting weaker by the day, but I couldn’t tell what it was. I just knew that I needed help and I tried to keep it away from Daciana, thinking it would go. But I was wrong. It kept growing, getting worse.I spent my days curled up in my bed, tears streaming down my face. I was consumed by a deep

ALPHA XANDER'S POV"I have some bad news," the doctor said. She had a no-nonsense attitude, and her demeanor was professional and stoic. She was dressed in a white lab coat, a stethoscope hung around her neck. She carried a clipboard in her hand, and as she walked, she made notes in it. Her face was lined with wrinkles, a sign of age and the tightness around her eyes spoke of her many years of experience in the field. She had a pair of spectacles perched on her nose, and her eyes were sharp and focused as she checked Adriana's vital signs. Her movements were swift and efficient, and it was clear that she knew what she was doing. She had a kind face, but it was clear that she didn't mince words when it came to giving bad news."Adriana's condition is more serious than we thought. We have to run more tests and do further examinations to understand what's happening." My sister and I looked at each other, our hearts heavy with fear and uncertainty. We knew that whatever the doctor had to

ALPHA XANDER'S POVThe doctor advised us to go home and rest, but Daciana insisted on staying. She wanted to be by Adriana's side, no matter what happened. I tried to force her to leave, telling her that there was nothing more that we could do, but she refused to go.After some time, Daciana reluctantly agreed to leave, but only on the condition that she could see Adriana one last time before we left the hospital. We walked down the hallway, hand in hand, towards Adriana's room. Daciana walked over to Adriana's bedside and took her hand, tears streaming down her face.I put my arm around her and we stood there, in silence for a few moments. We didn’t have much to say, communicating our pain through silence. “We should go, you need to rest.” I patted Daciana on the back, speaking in a low voice as though to not wake Adriana up. The doctor said she was hearing us, I damn well hoped she was because I was very close to getting on my knees and begging her to come back to me.“Okay.” Dacia