Alpha Ethan healed quickly.
By the end of a week, he was moving around normally.
My time in Crescent Pack was almost up.
"Elena."
The morning before my departure, Beta Marcus found me.
"Alpha Ethan asked me to pass along a request. He'd like you to stay."
I blinked.
"Stay?"
"Yes." Marcus nodded. "He said you're the most exceptional pack doctor he's ever encountered. He's hoping you'll become Crescent Pack's permanent physician."
I was quiet for a moment.
"Beta Marcus. Please thank Alpha Ethan for the offer."
"But I can't stay."
Marcus frowned. "Is it the compensation? Alpha Ethan said he'll agree to any terms you name."
"It's not the compensation."
I shook my head.
"I just... don't want to be here."
He looked like he wanted to say more. But in the end, he didn't.
"Understo
