(Audrey's POV)
I walked briskly down the corridor, trying to put distance between myself and Florian's knowing smirk. His parting words about "star-crossed lovers" echoed in my ears, but as I turned another corner, I distinctly caught him muttering something about "lovebirds" as well.
I almost snorted. Lovebirds? As a wolf without a mate, that word had absolutely nothing to do with me now. Arthur had made his choice, and I had moved on.
The Shadowcrest territory den was enormous, much larger than I'd anticipated. Corridors branched in multiple directions, each leading to wings that seemed to stretch endlessly. After wandering for nearly ten minutes, I had to admit I was lost.
"Excuse me," I called out to a passing Beta, "could you direct me to the dining area?"
The Beta, a middle-aged wolf with neatly trimmed hair, paused and studied me with interest.
"Are you Healer Winter who the Elder has been mentioning since early this morning?" he asked, his eyes brightening with recognitio
