Consequences – 1

Sebastian’s POV

I raced back to the hospital, rage still boiling in my veins. I couldn’t believe Aurora had become so petty, hurting Thea simply because I no longer loved her. The more I thought about it, the angrier I became. My grip on the steering wheel was so tight I could barely control the car. I forced myself to relax, picturing Thea’s beautiful smile in my mind. The last thing we needed was for me to get into an accident.

I continued driving, my thoughts a chaotic mess. What the hell happened to Aurora? She used to be such a kind she-wolf, pure as an angel—one of the reasons I fell for her. But looking at her now, the girl I loved when I was younger had vanished. The girl I once fell in love with wouldn't hurt others so maliciously. She wouldn't coldly ignore and push away her nephew. She wouldn't be cruel enough to threaten my son or fabricate lies to get her way.

I know people change. We shed childish behaviors and mature. But Aurora changed for the fucking worst. She’d transformed into someone I couldn’t recognize, someone I could never love. Thea changed too, but unlike Aurora, she changed for the better. She shed her naiveté and grew into a woman any man would proudly claim as his own.

What frustrated me was how long it took me to see this, to see her worth… but better late than never. Now, I’d do anything to make sure she stayed by my side. I’d burn the whole world to the ground if I had to.

I reached the hospital and parked, ignoring everyone to head straight to the waiting room.

“Where’s Phoenix?” I asked as soon as I walked in.

All three of them were still there, sitting and waiting for Thea to wake up. My only hope was that when she did wake up, everything would be normal, with no additional side effects.

“In the nursery,” Seraphina answered, looking exhausted. “She was fed, changed, and fell asleep immediately.”

Sighing, I looked at them. “You two need rest… actually, you need a fucking vacation.”

“We don’t need anyone telling us what to do,” Seraphina frowned, though there was no malice in her voice.

I didn’t want to admit it, but I did worry about them. The past few months had brought us closer than before. They still didn’t trust that I wouldn’t hurt their daughter again, but they weren’t as hostile towards me as before. Besides, they would soon be my in-laws, since I planned to make Thea my Luna again—officially, in name. So, of course, I worried about them.

“We’ll rest when Thea wakes up,” Maximus answered simply.

The man was stubborn as a mule. Arguing was pointless.

After sitting down, I turned to my brother.

“Don’t even think about making me leave,” Damien warned. “I’m staying here until I know Thea’s okay.”

He knew me too well. He didn’t need to guess what I was thinking or what I’d make him do. We were twins. He knew me like the back of his hand.

I exhaled, leaning back in my chair. Closing my eyes, I tried to control my emotions.

“Where did you go?” Damien asked after a while.

I opened my eyes, noticing the Kincaid couple also staring at me with curiosity.

“The Sterling house, to see Aurora… I needed to confirm something.”

“What?” Seraphina asked sharply.

I glared at her distrust, but at the same time, I understood her. I’d hurt her daughter deeply because of my love for Aurora. Of course, she’d be suspicious of me leaving Thea at the hospital to see Aurora.

“I confirmed with her… that she’s the one who hurt Thea. She pushed Thea in the bathroom, and Thea’s head hit the wall. That’s why Thea was bleeding. I’m guessing that’s also why she collapsed.” My tone hardened as I recalled Aurora’s confession.