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he unit and was heading for the nurse's station to put my bag down whe

" She stood there grinning like an alley cat before throwing her left hand in my fac

t was beautiful, a princess-cut stone surrounded by smaller green stones in a platinum setting. "Congratulati

estion under the full moon. Eric was so romantic!" She sighed as if remembering the moment, then looked at me with a questioning look. I sadly smiled in return a

st wasn't meant to be." I smiled at her and began grabbing charts to review the notes from the last shift. Tammy sat there a moment lon

h worked our asses off, helping, tutoring, and supporting each other so we could apply to Hidden Falls Medical Center. It was a top-ranked trauma center in the southern US-our dream job. Luckily, in our final year of school, an inter

year, when the guy I was dating suddenly disappeared without a word. I thought we were doing well, getting closer, and progressing in our relationship, but apparently, I was wrong.

ad five burn patients under my care. I would measure their healing progress and change their bandages. After

l the necessary IVs and medications were in place. With my checklist comp

d visited and asked about the health of my father, who is still grieving the loss of my mother. We sat there briefly, discussing the internship and how Tammy and I were settling into the new ward. Once again, I

t him, and his expression was

ng wrong?" I a

mething." I looked at him expect

discuss it with you. Would you mind comi

I should arrive around 3:30.

f. I watched him leave and wondered what that was about. Mrs. Nixon interrupted

and walked away before I had a chance to reply. Shaking my head at the blatant rudeness of

ordered by their physicians. I went in to check on our new patient and saw that he was still unconscious, but his vital signs were good. Sl

epare my report for the next shift. I saw Tammy walk in a

She turned to me slowly

ay. Shaking her head, she let a t

her hand. It took her a moment to compose herself before she dried her tears.

She had a slightly cheery and hopeful look on her face. I was tired and uns

uld even bring Eric as our bodygu

od idea. I'll give him

er. I have a meeting with Dr

call you lat

or the ride up to the executive offices' fifth floor. Once there, she stepped out and walked down the hallway toward her mentor

to questions. "I'll call you tomorrow with an answer. I hope so... I'll do my best. Goodbye, Alpha." She heard the phone placed in the cradle and hes

e raised her hand slowly, took a breath, and knocked on

y. Tori pushed the door

e me? He turned, flashed her a b

Can I get you anything? Tea, water, coffee?"

wooden desk and placed her bag on the floor at her feet. A mom

opened the cap. She took a large gulp, t

he asked, sitting at his desk

for the opportunity, thank you. He

Tori grew a little uncomfortable and shifted in her seat. He started fid

tarted after tak

that why you wanted to see me?" He shook his head

er and sighed. ".... a friend of mine is having trouble caring for his nephew. He w

ri responded, her heart break

nephew, son of his late brothe

g whatever she could. However, she may change her mind, or even regret what he asks of her. He knows Tori has a past similar to his friend's and that she has been trying to avoid

lk and talk again. Although he is still undergoing physical therapy, he has made significant strides in his physical recovery. It's more his mental capacity we're concerned about." Tori sat silent, waiting for him to continue, wondering

sistance with his nephew, the soon-to-b

r over 18 years ago! That world. The werewolf world. She'd never thought of looking for it, let alone walking back willingly into it, and yet, here she was, being asked by a close friend to go to the pack and help a w

d romance that led to Tori's birth. However, her mother struggled with the restrictions imposed on her and Merrick's infidelity. One night, after finding

d fled. He took an immediate liking to her and hired her on the spot. Their friendship grew over the years, and he introduced her to a friend who would become her now-stepfather; they clicked right away. They married a couple of years later and have been happy ever since. He accepted her like h

a return to his former glory. Could she? Did she want to? Can she hold back her

e about him?" Sh

en cooperative. That's where you come in. You have experience with burn victims and their emotional states. He refuses to discuss what happened, and they want to en

d idea to accept the task. Furthermore, her unique ability to heal would

ked hard to earn that position, and I don't want to give it up. How long will I be there?" Gregor

he job. You have such a gentle and caring nature, as well as the patience of a saint! I truly believe you will achieve incredible things and help him overcome his depression, bringing him back to lead his pack." Tori looked down, worried, before she responded. "He only woke up three months ago. Physical therapy sessions are held four times a week, and they have tried to get

d idea to accept the task. Furthermore, her unique ability to heal would

ked hard to earn that position, and I don't want to give it up. How long will I be there?" Gregor

t to ask, considering your past. But..." He looked down, taking a deep breath before continuing, "...I wouldn't ask if I didn't think you were the best person for the job. You have such a gentle and caring nature

er tomorrow?" Slowly raised her head to loo

it. Give me a call tomorrow. If you hav

n." They both stood and shook hands. He walked her to the doo

ation for you, returning to the wolf world, but I genuinely believe you are what they need to help the young Alpha get back on the right tra

th that, she walked out of the office, heade