Chapter 124

Third Person

As the hospital room held the weight of suspended time, Xander lay still, caught in the tenuous space between life and the eternal unknown. The hum of medical machinery provided a somber soundtrack to the collective heartache that permeated the Red Moon Pack. Chastity, a stalwart presence by Xander's bedside, carried the burden of a decision that lingered like a phantom shadow.

Ethan, now thrust into the mantle of responsibility, stood at the precipice of leadership. The gravity of the situation etched lines of concern on his young face, yet there was a determination and a newfound resilience that surfaced in the face of adversity. The pack, once under the unyielding leadership of Xander, turned to the next person in line, trusting Ethan to lead them through the approaching storm.

In the dimly lit hospital room, Chassy addressed the assembled pack members, her voice a steadying force amid the collective uncertainty. "Our Alpha needs ti