That evening, the pack doctor finally declared me fit to continue my duties as an omega. It was almost laughable considering how every part of my body throbbed with pain. The fact that I hadn't succumbed to hypothermia still felt like a miracle.
The next morning, I forced myself to work despite the lingering aches. Rachel, thankfully, showed me some mercy and assigned me the lighter tasks. For once, I didn't encounter any trouble; in fact, it seemed like everyone was avoiding me entirely, their gazes darting away whenever I passed. Their avoidance wasn't comforting-it was isolating.
Lost in my thoughts, I didn't notice the figure in front of me until I collided with a chest as solid as a brick wall. The impact sent me stumbling backward, but a hand gripped my waist, steadying me before I
