Lori's POV:
The first thing I noticed when I woke up was warmth. A soft blanket wrapped around me, the air filled with the scent of burning wood. There was a fireplace in the room.
I turned my head at the sound of movement and saw the Alpha from earlier.
She was sitting on the floor, legs crossed, eyes closed, meditating.
“I see you're awake. Does anything hurt?” she asked, though she hadn’t turned to look at me.
I sat up, taking a moment to assess myself. There was a dull ache in my chest, but aside from that, I felt fine.
“I’m fine," I replied before hesitating. "Is it done?”
She finally turned to face me. “Yes,” she said. “You’ve gotten your lifelong wish. You’re finally free from that demon you were tied to at such a young age.”
The Alpha studied me for a moment before speakin
