DAMIEN
I paced, watching the doctor as he worked, slow and methodical. Every quiet click and measured movement frayed my patience. I needed answers, and I needed them now.
Kai’s words kept replaying in my head: Don’t scare him, Damien. He won’t be able to do his job if he’s afraid of you. So, I held back, barely, my wolf just under the surface, itching to tear through this room.
Finally, the doctor looked up. “Alpha Damien.” The moment he said my name, I stepped forward, bracing myself.
He cleared his throat. “I’ve given her the treatment she needs to recover. The trauma was shallow—no lasting damage. She’ll be fine.”
A small bit of tension eased, but I couldn’t fully relax. Not until she was up, standing, talking. As he packed up, he added, “She’ll need rest and care. I’ll send her m
