The Alpha's Vigil

Throughout the entire night, Magnus never once left Valera's side. Not even for a single moment. He sat beside her hospital bed with her hand gently cradled between both of his, his thumb slowly brushing over her knuckles as though the simple touch alone could convince her to wake.

Every so often he would lean forward and press a kiss against her forehead, whispering softly to her.

"My love... I'm