Briar
A gentle knock on the door roused me from a fitful sleep. I blinked, disoriented for a moment before remembering where I was. Right. Nightriver Pack. Eric's territory.
"Come in," I called, my voice still rough with sleep.
The door opened to reveal a petite woman with a kind face and warm brown eyes. Her dark hair was pulled back in a neat bun, and she wore a white lab coat that identified her as a medical professional.
"Good morning, Briar," she said, her voice cheerful but not overly perky. "I'm Mia, the pack healer. I hope I didn't wake you too early."
I shook my head, sitting up and running a hand through my tangled hair. "No, it's fine. I should be getting up anyway."
Mia bustled into the room, pushing a cart laden with covered dishes. The smell of fresh coffee and bacon ma
