SOPHIA’S POV When my temporary assignment at the school ended, leaving the small-town school behind felt strange, but also necessary. I returned to the pack’s hospital, my main work. My wolf stirred the moment I stepped onto the grounds. Walking back into the hospital felt like reclaiming a piece of myself I had set aside for too long. Nurses nodded at me in greeting. Doctors passed by walking quickly. I could hear clipped conversations. The work came back to me easily, like muscle memory. I changed into my scrubs, tied my hair back, and took a deep breath before stepping into the ward. My wolf felt content. It was as if she was reminding me that healing - whether human or wolf - had always been my calling. It was near midday when I heard my name spoken in a voice

