I instantly remembered the young boy. A month ago, he had fallen seriously ill. He needed treatment from a healer in another pack, but Marcus’s family couldn’t afford the cost.
“He’s recovered,” Marcus announced happily.
Relief washed over me. “That’s wonderful news.”
“The medicines my son needed were expensive, but you didn’t hesitate to pay for everything yourself. I can never thank you enough for what you’ve done for my family, Alpha. I don’t know how I’ll ever repay you for your kindness,” he said sincerely.
Then, he suddenly slowed to a halt, dropped to one knee, and lowered his head before me.
“I will spend the rest of my life serving you, and I will forever be indebted to you.”
I extended a hand toward him. “Get up.”
After a moment, he obeyed. I brushed dust from his shoulder
