Chapter 52

Aisha's pov The moment I stepped into the pack Hospital's east wing, the air shifted. The wards were quieter now, the chaos of Brayden's attack replaced by murmurs and low beeping machines. Healers bustled from room to room, and the scent of antiseptic hung in the air. But beneath all that, something else lingered. Noelle. I passed by her room, hesitating slightly before moving on. I needed to keep my focus. Patients first. Then answers. Still, as I moved through the halls, checking vitals and reading charts, I couldn't shake the feeling that something big was building. Like pressure before a storm. My wolf was pacing again, restless. "Dr. Aisha?" one of the nurses called, breaking my thoughts. "Room 307. Patient's heart rate spiked." I jumped into action, eager to let my patients feel better. The nurse informed me about Charlie waiting for me and I headed to the wing. The scent of antiseptic clung to the air, masking the lingering traces of blood, pain, and healing. I spotted him lean