I sat on the bed, the food Helena had given me settling in my stomach, and for the first time in a long while, I felt a little at ease. She had a way about her that made me feel... safe. There was something so calming about her presence, something I hadn't experienced in what felt like forever. A part of me wished I could stay in this clinic, away from the rest of the packhouse, away from Alpha Jeremiah and his cruel pack members.
As I devoured the last bit of food, I couldn't help but let out a small sigh of relief. "Thank you," I said between bites, glancing at Helena, who was sitting on a chair beside my bed.
Helena smiled warmly. "I'm glad you're eating. You need your strength."
"I didn't realize how hungry I was," I admitted, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand. The food had b
