Chapter 44

Silvia The past week had swept through my life like a whirlwind, leaving me both exhilarated and unsettled. Noah had been transferred from the ICU to a regular hospital room, his strength gradually returning, though the doctors were still monitoring him closely. I'd personalized his sterile room with items from home—his favorite books stacked on the bedside table, our framed family photo, and a soft blanket from his bedroom. Even in his weakened state, his presence provided an anchor in my chaotic life. Alpha Sherman had been staying at my apartment for over a week now, absent only once. His presence was both comforting and nerve-wracking. Comforting because we were becoming surprisingly close. Who would have thought that an Alpha of his stature could be so approachable? Every night he was there, we became intimate. Though embarrassing to admit, I savored every second—it was like a release, allowing me to shed the weight of stress and responsibility. I'd even become bolder, initiating