Chapter Thirty-One: Waking Up

"There, you should be all set to move around now."

The nurse's skilled hands wrapped a bandage around my shoulder to my elbow, creating a snug sling. Carefully I rotated my shoulder, pleasantly surprised to feel it didn't sting. The movement still felt restricted but it was nothing like before.

That wolf really did a number on me.

I placed my hands flat against the bed, pushing off to wobble to a stand. Being on my feet made my legs feel like jelly, but it was much better than staying cooped in bed.

"I feel so much better... thank you?" I paused, waiting for her name. I couldn't remember if I heard it or if she ever told me.

The small medic bowed her head, a pleasant smile on her face. "It's no trouble at all, we're family after all. We watch out for each other." She informed me with a small smile, and it warmed my chest.

It was... exactly what I had wanted from the Copse Pack.

Chillingly, the memory of my father's foot connecting with my throat popped into my head. I shuddered, g