Chapter 20

• Aurora's POV
• The days blend together as I recover, each one marked by the steady rhythm of hospital routine and Ethan's constant presence. Despite my initial wariness, I find myself looking forward to his visits. There's something comforting about his quiet strength, his unwavering kindness.
• Today, as the afternoon sun filters through the window, Ethan sits in his usual chair beside my bed. We've fallen into an easy conversation pattern, discussing everything from pack history to our favorite books. It's nice that this friendship is growing between us. For the first time in a long while, I feel... safe.