Chapter 16: Hidden Longings
(Elina's POV)
“Answer me,” he called, his voice cold but not without restraint.
I ignored him, nodding politely at Dr. Reed and taking a step to the side, ready to end the conversation and leave. But Rhys wouldn't allow it. His shadow loomed closer behind me, forcing me to acknowledge him.
“He looks... cozy,” he muttered. There was an unmistakable edge in his tone, his wolf undeniably bristling.
I turned sharply, meeting his piercing gray eyes with my own unwavering emerald gaze. “What are you on about now?”
“You and Lucian,” he said, motioning toward the doctor, now wisely choosing to retreat from our tense exchange by disappearing into the adjacent room. His gaze flicked back to me, his eyes narrowing. “You look rather comfortable together.”
My w
