Ferguson's POV

I sat down beside the bed. My tired eyes stayed on him as he stirred.

The door creaked open.

“You need to rest,” Karl said, standing by the door. “The Council of Alphas is tomorrow and you need all the rest you can get.”

I pushed out of the chair. A long look at Luca told me he'll be fine.

“I'll watch him,” Karl assured.

I nodded, making for my room.

The sunlight seeped through the curtains as I stirred. The Council started at noon. Always. Every year without ...