Avery was still in bed rest as assigned by the doctor.

With the room quiet and no one to talk too, Avery closed her eyes, allowing herself a moment to breathe and process everything that had happened. She was exhausted, both physically and emotionally, but the presence of her mates—Shane, Sean, and Romeo—kept her grounded.

A soft knock at the door broke the silence. Avery's eyes fluttered open, and she looked up to see Laura standing hesitantly in the doorway. Laura had been Avery's ...