Lennox's POV
A heavy pain hit my head first.
A sharp, deep pounding… like someone was hitting the inside of my skull with a hammer.
I groaned softly and moved my fingers.
They twitched.
Slowly… very slowly… I opened my eyes.
Everything was blurry at first.
Dark shapes. Faint light. A strange, cold smell.
My heartbeat felt slow but strong.
I blinked again until the room became clear.
And then I heard it.
"Alpha Lennox… you are awake…"
The voice shook… like the person speaking was holding back tears.
I turned my head a little and saw Golden kneeling beside me.
His eyes were wide. His face was wet. His hands were shaking. I have never seen one of my bravest warriors in such a state.
"I thought… I thought we lost you," he whispered.
I frowned. My mind was foggy. My body hurt everywhere.
Memories rushed into me fast.
The knife.
The blood.
Olivia screaming.
The fire.
The boys crying.
Darkness grabbing me.
I pushed myself up slowly, confused.
