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A light tapping at my door pulls us out of our giggling.
“Come in,” I call out, wiping the last of my tears away. I’m sure my eyes are red and puffy, but I can’t find it in Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
me to care.
Dr. Beaumont steps into the room, her smile gentle as she takes in the sight of us huddled together on the bed. “Well now, isn’t this a pretty picture?”
For the past few days, Dr. Beaumont has been
thorough in my care. I’ve come to enjoy her visits, even if they’re just for work. She’s respectful to both nurses and patients, and doesn’t treat me with the awed deference like some of the nurses do.
Everyone knows I’m their alpha’s fated mate, even the humans. Few seem to understand that we aren’t in a
relationship, though.
It is interesting to see how many humans think of Lucas as ‘their‘ alpha, though. I’m used to a distinct difference between shifter and human, even in the Aspen territory. Here, there are humans working alongside shifters, and they even interact with each
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other. Just yesterday I heard a shifter nurse talking to a human doctor about her mate’s desires for shifted
sex–something I’ve known about but never heard talked about–and the human hadn’t been scandalized.
She’d even asked questions.
Maybe she watches the same show Selene does. TV is great for normalizing things.
“Lisa, this is Dr. Beaumont. She’s been taking care of me.” I introduce them, watching as they shake hands.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Lisa.” Dr. Beaumont’s eyes twinkle. “I must say, a little company has really helped
here look a lot better.”
swollen, and hurt a little when I blink. Still–having Lisa here, -being able to cry,
It’s helped.
A lot.
for taking such good care of her,” Lisa says earnestly, like an older sister more than
even if it wasn’t…” She
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it comes to Ava’s care. She’s
hands here.”
of everything, and it’s not a secret. Still, hearing it stated so
you know,” Dr. Beaumont continues, her voice softening.
worried.”
part, the part
I manage finally. “I just…
what I’ve seen, the two of you have
than anyone how conflicted
wanted to check in and see how you were doing” Dr. Beaumont
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to check your wounds again. Without knowing the rate of healing acceleration, we’ll have to check you at least twice a day to make sure everything’s doing well. Sometimes,
on.”
she speaks. Lisa settles into the recliner by my bed, giving us space, but watching
carefully peels back the dressings covering my neck and shoulders, her brow furrowing in surprise as she examines the skin
well, Ava. They’re a bit raised and discolored, but that’s to
me, makes my skin crawl. I don’t want any
Lisa (II)
moves on to check the wounds on my abdomen, her eyebrows climbing even higher. “And these are nearly healed as well. At this rate, I’d say you’ll be fully recovered by tomorrow.” She glances up at me, curiosity bright in her eyes. “Is this normal for you, Ava? Do you usually
reason to explain Selene’s existence to anyone here. I still haven’t
if we
we aren’t
with
this is excellent news. You’re
You can
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thus
of a hotel. It’ll be great!”
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