Chapter 164

Silvia My pulse thundered in my ears as I waited for Sherman to finish reading the threatening letter. The hospital room seemed to close in around me with each passing moment. Through the phone, I caught the sharp bark of commands followed by unintelligible words. The piercing squeal of tires echoed as a vehicle made an aggressive turn. "I'm on my way. Try to stay calm, okay?" Sherman's voice aimed for steadiness, but I detected the underlying current of panic. Despite trying to reassure me, he sounded far more rattled than I felt. I stepped closer to Orion's incubator and delicately placed my palm against his tiny belly, drawing comfort from his warmth against my skin. The gentle rhythm of his breathing brought a fleeting sense of peace. He looked so fragile, so pure—completely unaware of the danger swirling around his new life. *We'll protect him,* I silently promised my wolf. *With everything we have.* The tranquil atmosphere of the NICU shattered when two broad-shouldered men in da