Dylan’s POV
I stood next to Mike and Mandy, watching the pain etched on her face, I felt a wave of empathy wash over me. Being the Alpha meant more than just power and authority; it meant shouldering the burdens of those around me. And in that moment, as I compelled Mike to forget what had just transpired, I felt the weight of that responsibility like never before.
I had always known that being the Alpha would come with its own set of challenges and sacrifices. But nothing could have prepared me for the emotional toll it would take on me.
“Thank you,” Mandy said as Mike chattered away like nothing had happened.
“That's weird,” Mike muttered to himself, looking around the room. His eyes scanned the area, and then he turned to me with a puzzled expression.
“Where is the patient?” he ask
