I brushed a gentle hand through her hair before turning to look at Zoe.

Her Lips were pressed into a tight line, a modicum of composure returning to her face.

“We’ve just received word that Sally sustained grave injuries in the fire, and she’s yet to regain consciousness,” Zoe conveyed.

“What? Sally got hurt?”

The words landed like a heavy blow, a lightning strike to my senses, leaving me momentarily dazed.

Zoe’s voice carried a weight of sorrow as she recounted, “It was during the opening ceremony.

Sally was overseeing the event, heading to the farthest storeroom for fireworks and balloons.

She was the last to be rescued because she was so far away.

“How could this be?” I found myself rooted in place, the air growing thin around me.

No wonder I hadn’t seen Sally in the chaos of the blaze.

Zoe’s gaze shifted, her words dropping to a hushed murmur.

“When Sally was rescued, her face was burnt.

The doctor said that it’s been destroyed.

She was the most seriously injured, and she’s still in a coma.

My heart leaped in my chest.

I struggled to fathom the horror of the scene.

“Damn it I can’t lie her Zoe’s exclamation burst forth, the frustration in her voice palpable.

Her restlessness became unbearable and she struggled to pull herself to her feet.

swiftly, I intervened, my urgency matched by the intensity of her emotions.

“No.

Your wounds haven’t healed yet.

You can’t go out.

Yet, Zoe’s agitation held firm, an unquenchable fire lit within her.

“The injuries won’t stop me.

Debra, the next group of residents is due in a few days.

We must ensure they step into a secure haven.

Unless we unearth the culprit, we’re doomed to see this kind of tragedy strike again.

My heart brimmed with resentment.

I hated the person who had schemed behind our backs.

Determination surging in my chest, I said, “You can rest at the hospital.

I promise I’ll investigate.

With my assurance, Zoe refrained from insisting on leaving the hospital.

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Soon after, a frown appeared on her face as she muttered, “So much has gone down.

Where’s Caleb? Isn’t he the alpha of the Thorn Edge Pack?’ Elena shared the sorrow, her voice a mere whisper as she asked, “Mom, where did Dad go today? Why didn’t he come?”

I hesitated, grappling for the right words.

Sharing the truth could wound my daughter, After all, who would want their father to prioritize another child in a time like this?

As I remained silent, Elena’s spirits sunk further, This tender-hearted child was still preoccupied with Sally.

She puckered her lips and added, “If only Dad had been here,”

Her eyes swam with disappointment.

Taking a moment to reflect, I refrained from putting the blame on Caleb.

Instead, I offered a vague reassurance.

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