Chapter 88

Nicole I was yanked from a deep sleep by the shrill ring of Damien's phone. Through my sleepy haze, I watched Damien's expression darken with each passing moment. His jaw tightened, the muscles in his neck tensing visibly as he listened. Whatever news Beta Jayden was delivering, it wasn't good. "We release a statement immediately," Damien commanded, his Alpha voice leaving no room for negotiation. "Tell them we're investigating and will provide a clear response once we have all the facts. If our equipment is at fault, the Thornfang Pack will bear all responsibility for damages." I sat up, sleep forgotten as I tuned into the conversation more carefully. Public relations crisis. Medical equipment malfunction. Patient misdiagnosis. The fragments pieced together in my mind—my medical background immediately recognizing the severity of the situation. "I'll handle it right away,"Beta Jayden replied, his voice tense but composed. "And get over here with the engineering team and the police," Da