Author's pov Dr. Rowan stood frozen, unable to understand how anyone could do such a horrible thing to a defenseless pup. Even if the baby wasn't Alpha Damien's, how could anyone sentence an innocent life to death? Then He turned to see Aria lying pale on the operating table. Her body was cold and still. Only the tears from her eyes showed she was alive. "Thank you." Her whisper was barely a breath. Dr. Rowan caught it, reading the words from her cracked lips. "Aria, stay strong! You must stay strong! I'm going to stitch you up right now!" He bent close to her ear, fear in his voice that she might give up. The operating room felt like a tomb. As he looked at Aria's lifeless form, a shiver ran through him. How could they treat her like this? Even if she'd

