I had subconsciously avoided looking at Jared ever since Bentley was dead because I couldn’t bring myself to face my mate’s miserable state. However, there was only so long I could drag.

“Todd, give me a hand please.”

“You don’t have to get up. Just tell me what to do … okay, fine.”

Todd helped me over to Jared after he saw my stubborn face.

I almost regretted it as soon as I saw Jared. His handsome face was swollen and bloody, and ...