*Adelina POV*
It's been almost a month since Phoenix took his hiatus as my Beta. Sometimes I wonder if he is going to return. When I talk to him, I get half of an answer.
I need him to understand that if he chooses to step down, I wouldn't be angry. I just don't know how to approach the situation. He comes later this afternoon to check on his patients in the psych hospital. Specifically, George.
I have been visiting George, and he seems better than he has been in a long time. However, we have another hurdle to get over. His mate was killed in a small rogue attack a week ago.
When I informed him of what happened, he simply said, "I know, and I'm alright." I found it odd since I personally have felt what it feels like to have a mate bond break due to death.
I asked him how he could
