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Matthew stepped closer, switching to his professional demeanor. “We go to her in time. Stomach pumped, antihistamines administered. The allergic reaction is under control now. She’ll be weak when she wakes up but there won’t be any lasting damage p>
“Thank you,” I said, the words inadequate for the relief I felt.
Matthew’s lips quirked into a half-smile. “As if you two don’t give me enough trouble already. You know what would be real gratitude? Fewer emergency visits to my hospital.
He turned to Morgan, placing a hand on her shoulder. “Come on, let’s give them some space p>
Morgan looked reluctant but followed Matthew out, the door closing softly behind them.
Alone with Tori, I moved to her bedside and took her hand in mine. Her eyes fluttered open, focusing on me with visible effort.
“Sorry, baby,” I said quietly, the words feeling strange on my tongue. Apologies weren’t something I offered often. “This shouldn’t have happened p>
Confusion clouded her expression. “What…?” Her voice was hoarse, barely above a whisper.
I tightened my grip on her hand, anger and guilt warring inside me.” I never asked Rose to give you morning-after contraceptives p>
Understanding slowly dawned in her eyes.
“I failed to properly screen the staff,” I continued, jaw clenching. “This is my responsibility p>
“It’s just an allergic reaction,” she replied, her voice hoarse. “Not your fault p>
I gently pulled her into my arms and cradled her against my chest. My hand moved to her shoulder and neck, stroking gently, an instinctive gesture to comfort my mate.
Jack arrived with a tray of hospital-approved Omega recovery foods, setting it on the side table with a nod before discreetly leaving. I watched as Tori picked at the food, managing only a few bites before setting the prk down.
“You need to eat more,” I said, but didn’t push.
I’m okay, Tori murmured, her silver eyes meeting mine with unexpected steadiness. “Please don’t worry p>
She took a few more small bites to appease me, then her eyelids began to droop. Within minutes, her breathing deepened as sleep claimed her.
I stood watching her for several moments. This would never happen again.
Morgan returned, hovering uncertainly in the doorway. I beckoned her in
“Stay with her,” I said, my tone making it clear this wasn’t a request. “Call me immediately if anything changes with her condition p>
Morgan nodded quickly. Of course p>
With one last look at Tori’s sleeping form, I left the room.
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Later, I stood in my living room, a cigarette between my fingers, waiting.
The smoke curled lazily upward as I heard hesitant footsteps approach.
Rose entered, her forehead beaded with sweat, fingers trembling slightly.
“You wanted to see me, Alpha Grayson p>
“Using my name,” I said quietly, the calmness of my voice more terrifying than any shouting could be, “to trick my mate into taking contraceptives.” I took a long drag from my cigarette. “You’ve really outdone yourself, Rose p>
She stood stiffly by the doorway. “I just thought… an Omega like her shouldn’t bear an Alpha’s p>
“An Omega like her?” I cut her off, my voice still deadly calm. “You mean the woman who carries my mark? The one I’ve chosen p>
Rose flinched, her eyes dropping to the floor. “I didn’t mean to harm her. just thought you also didn’t want-
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“Enough!” I cut her off, my quiet tone more terrifying than a shout. “You’re an Omega too, Rose,” I reminded her, watching her flinch at my words.
“You should understand better than anyone the struggles of being at the bottom of our hierarchy. Yet here you are, poisoning one of your own p>
I stood, extinguishing my cigarette. “Pack your things. You’re done here. And let me make this perfectly clear-no pack in Moonhaven will hire
you after this. Not a single one p>
Her face crumpled, but I felt nothing.
“Get out of my sight,” I said, turning away from her tears. “You have one hour p>
As Rose backed out of the room, a cold fury settled deep in my bones. The thought of Tori suffering in my own home-a place where she
should have been safest-was something I could never forgive.
The cigarette burned down to my fingers, but I barely felt it.
I would make sure it never happened again. Reaching for my phone, I called Jack.
*I want every staff member thoroughly vetted,” I ordered without preamble. “And make it explicitly clear to everyone-Tori Sullivan is to be
treated with the same respect they would show me. She is my mate and will be my Luna. Anyone who can’t accept that needs to be removed
immediately p>
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