- ARIA
The drive to Storm Ridge Medical Centre was a blur of my simmering anger and Luca’s ridiculously convincing groans.
He kept up the act, periodically wincing and clutching his still-squinted eyes.
My guilt was still there, but it was now tangled up with a reluctant respect for his absolute nerve. The man was a menace, and gosh, it was impressive.
We pulled up to the main entrance, and a swarm of perfectly groomed staff immediately recognized the esteemed Alpha Luca.
A doctor practically sprinted our way, looking like he’d been pulled out of a crisis but still mindful enough to treat Luca like a deity. Dr. Thompson, Kenia had said.
He was a lean Beta, probably a few years older than me, with kind eyes that immediately assessed the situation. He looked like he’d see
