Gideon’s POV
When I returned to my pack, I quickly showered and changed, not wanting to walk around in blood and dirt covered clothes. Then, I returned to the hospital, relieved Xavier from his post at my son’s door, and sat at my son’s beside.
There had been no change since the last time I had left. Leo was still in his coma, which was worrying. Each day he remained unconscious increased the chances that he would never wake up. That knowledge just made everything feel heavier too.
As I sat there, I was struggling to come to terms with everything.
Not only was Claire alive, but she was in fact hiding under my nose as Raven. I couldn’t hate her for this. As Raven, she had protected our child, even becoming poisoned herself in her efforts. She could have died.
I couldn’t hate her. I cou
