Aria's POV
I was still trying to piece together what had just happened when Vanessa's family arrived at the hospital.
Her mother came first, practically running down the corridor, her face streaked with tears. Behind her was Vanessa's father, a Beta from Riverside Pack, his expression tight with worry.
The moment Vanessa's mother saw me standing outside the operating room, she rushed over. "Where is she? Is she—is she going to be okay?"
"The doctors are working on her now," I said quietly. "She lost a lot of blood, but they're doing everything they can."
Her mother's face crumpled. She pressed a trembling hand to her mouth, her eyes swimming with fresh tears. "My baby... my little girl..."
I wanted to say something—anything—to comfort her. But what could I say?
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