~Rhea Everwood~ When I finally forced my eyelids open, the dull throb behind my eyes was the first thing I registered. The world tilted slightly, then settled into focus. Two faces loomed over me. Rowan stood a little further back, his expression unreadable, though his jaw was tight. Closer, far too close for my still-muddled state, was Sage. His eyes were wide with a worry that startled me awake more effectively than any jolt. “Rhea? Are you alright?” Sage asked worriedly. Before I could answer, a gentle hand pressed against my forehead, and Dr. Dawn offered a reassuring smile. “You’re okay, alpha. Just a bit of a shock, a momentary collapse. You only need a minute of rest.”I nodded to her words and let her give me a quick check before he left. The moment the door clicked shut, Sage

