Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 320

After ending the call, James knelt beside me, taking my hands in his. "Hey, don't look so worried. It's not a big deal."

"Not a big deal?" I whispered, my voice breaking. "James, you're one of the fastest wolves in the Northern Territory. Losing a kidney could affect your speed, your strength..."

James shrugged, his trademark easy smile spreading across his face. "The territory-wide race is still months away. I'll have plenty of time to recover."

"You never told me you registered as a donor," I said softly.

"After what happened with Lily..." His voice trailed off, and pain flickered in his eyes. He'd loved my daughter like his own. "I figured if I could prevent another family from going through that, it would be worth it."

"But your racing career—"

"This was going to be my last season anyway," he interrupted gently. "I've been planning to focus more on pack business."

He ruffled my hair affectionately, just as he'd done since we were pups. "Losing a kidney won't affect me much with our healing abilities, but it can save a family. That's worth it, right?"

I nodded, unable to speak. James had always been this way—selfless, kind, putting others before himself. It was one of the reasons I loved him so dearly.

"Do you know who the recipient is?" I asked finally.

James shook his head. "They don't tell donors that information unless both parties consent after the surgery."

I squeezed his hand, overwhelmed with gratitude for his friendship. "You're a good wolf, James Knight."

(Ethan's POV)

"Hold still, Emmy," I instructed gently, my powerful hands carefully weaving Emma's soft blonde hair into an intricate braid.

"Is it pretty?" Emma asked eagerly, trying to turn her head to see.

"The prettiest," I assured her, gently guiding her head back into position. "But I need you to stay still so I can finish."

Emma giggled, her blue eyes sparkling with delight. "You're the best at braids, Daddy. Even better than Mommy."

My heart clenched at her words. Though I wasn't Emma's biological father, she had always called me "Daddy." My wolf whined softly beneath my skin as thoughts of Lily surfaced unbidden.