Chapter 109

Nate's POV

Announcing that there was a mole had sent the whole pack into a kind of frenzy. They did not want any more issues after having barely lived through one, but it is what it is.

I stood in the healing room where Layla was, my eyes fixed on Layla's unconscious form. The rhythmic beeping of the medical equipment served as a stark reminder of the fragility of life. The events of the past few hours had shaken me to the core, and the weight of leadership felt heavier than ever.

I approached the bed where she lay, her features peaceful despite the turmoil that surrounded us. Tubes and wires connected her to the machines that monitored every heartbeat, every breath. My hand hovered over hers, hesitant to disturb the stillness.

The air in the room felt heavy with the scent of antiseptic, and the soft hum of medical equipment provided an eerie backdrop to the silence. My usually stoic demeanor wavered as I looked down at her, my strong facade