“You are not asking for too much. You are asking for partnership.”
“Thank you. I would like to meet weekly, if you have the space for it.” A smile pulls at my lips, and for once it feels honest.
“I do, and I am happy to continue meeting here. It is not unusual for me to see a patient in their own space. People often feel more at ease in their home,” Dr. Whittlock says.
“Great.” I rise and shake her hand again. “My assistant Maren will help arrange everything. Thank you again for today.”
Kai steps in just as Dr. Whittlock leaves. “Luna, we will conduct interviews to hire three additional wolves for your security detail in about an hour.”
“Wait, three?” The words slip out before I can stop them. I do not want to say that we only lost one guard. It feels wrong to reduce his death to a nu
