Chapter 0552

"Yes, I am," I said, trying to keep my tone neutral. "I've been working with his team for a little over a year now."

Mila nodded. "Interesting. And you've been to med school?" She crossed her arms, a small smirk playing on her lips.

"Not yet," I said with a shake of my head, "but I've had a good amount of practical experience and learned a lot from other healthcare professionals."

"Ahh, practical experience. That must be a small town thing," she said, scanning her eyes over the array of medical equipment behind the benches. "You see, here in the city, we usually expect our doctors to be fully trained."

I felt my cheeks warm up with a combination of irritation and embarrassment. I opened my mouth to counter her snide comment but was interrupted.

"Nina, how's my favorite girl?" Enzo came trotting up to us with nothing more than a slight sheen of sweat on his forehead. He wrapped his arm around me, pulling me close. The other team members were making their way to the bench, their mouths hanging open as they gasped for breath. He was going too hard on them, I could tell. But maybe they needed it.

job," I said, relieved for the change in conversation."

"Yeah, well, maybe they need someone to go hard on them," he said. He then turned

sweet tone that it didn't have with me. Her hand made its way to her shoulder, and she began

what she was implying. I felt my wolf stir in indignation, and I had to quickly look away to hide the redness in my

grab dinner after this with the

excuse to move past the awkward conversation. "You in, Mila?" Mile smirked. "Oh, absolutely. Wouldn't miss it for the world," she responded, but I couldn't help but detect a hint of something in her voice, something that suggested dinner

I need to get back

great," I replied, forcing a smile. He returned it, kissed me

face still felt hot, but having Enzo

broke the silence. "I'm sure you're dying

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