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He Chose My Sister, I Chose Another Alpha Chapter 12
Two years later, North Ridge's Border Medical Center officially opened.What had once been a clinic with only a few treatment rooms had become a full center for emergency care, training, and border rescue. I directed the emergency department and three permanent field teams.Every patrol now carried a complete medical kit. Every new guard received basic emergency training.At the opening, I stood onstage and presented the new response system. Adrian sat in the front row. He did not speak for me as Alpha or tell everyone that the program had been created by their Luna. He applauded with the others only after I finished.When I came down, he took the files from my hands."Nervous?""Not very.""You were excellent.""You always say that.""Because you're always excellent."I glanced at him. "When did North Ridge's Alpha learn to flatter people?""After forming a mate bond with you," he said solemnly. "It may be a side effect of the mark."I laughed.I still lived in the main residence and
He Chose My Sister, I Chose Another Alpha Chapter 11
On the last day of the trial, I went to the clinic as usual. Adrian did not remind me of the deadline or send anyone from the council to hurry me.Only when I returned to the main residence that evening did I find three documents on the dining table.End the courtship.Extend the trial.Confirm a permanent mate bond.All three contained our basic information and needed only my selection and signature.Adrian sat at the table."You may choose any of them.""If I end the trial, can I remain at the clinic?""Of course. Your position depends on your performance, not our relationship.""What if I want to remain here without accepting a mark?""You can.""For how long?""As long as you wish."I searched his face. "You don't think that's unfair? You're North Ridge's Alpha. If I never accept your mark, you cannot formally name a Luna or establish a complete mate bond."He considered his answer."I proposed a courtship because I wanted you to know me. I didn't offer the position of Luna to make
He Chose My Sister, I Chose Another Alpha Chapter 10
After returning to Pinewood, Celia formally petitioned the council to end the agreement. Ryan did not object or ask her to reconsider. He signed the document and left the unused mate ring on the table.Celia later told me she looked back once while leaving the council hall. Ryan stood on the steps, but he was not watching her. His gaze was turned toward North Ridge.A week later, Ryan came to North Ridge for the last time.I had just finished training with the medical team. He waited outside the clinic without gifts or belongings to return."Celia and I ended our agreement," he said."I heard.""She initiated it.""All right."He seemed to expect another question, but I had none."I didn't drive her away because of you," he said after a while. "And I didn't agree because I thought it would give us another chance. I know I have no right to do that.""Then why are you here?""To apologize. Not to make you forgive me or come back. I owe you a real apology."The grounds outside the clinic
He Chose My Sister, I Chose Another Alpha Chapter 9
After that, Ryan did not return to North Ridge. Traces of him still appeared in my life from time to time.When the clinic needed new emergency equipment, the supplier told me Pinewood had already paid. I refunded the money.A medicinal herb dealer delivered an expensive shipment, saying Pinewood's Alpha had donated it to my border team. I changed the donor to Pinewood Pack and placed the entire shipment in the clinic's shared inventory.Another time, a shopkeeper told me someone had settled my bill. I paid it again and left nothing owing.Adrian knew, but he never handled these things for me. He merely told the finance department to document every transaction so Ryan could not later use them as an excuse to approach me."Aren't you angry?" I asked."I am. But this is your past. You decide how to end it."A week later, Mom came to North Ridge carrying a basket of herbs from the garden. She looked around the main residence before sitting down."The house is nice. Does Adrian treat you w
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The second time Ryan came to North Ridge, he did not enter the clinic. He left a bag at reception and departed before I came out.It contained the oatmeal bars I used to eat, hypoallergenic tape, and a coat I had left at Pinewood's clinic.The receptionist handed it to me. "From Pinewood's Alpha."I kept the coat and placed everything else in the clinic's shared supply area."Give the food to the staff and register the medical supplies."She looked surprised. "You don't want them?""No."North Ridge had the same things. Even if it did not, I could buy them myself.Adrian was returning from the council hall when I reached the main residence that evening. He must have caught Pinewood's scent on the coat because he paused."Was Ryan here?""He returned some of my belongings.""Did he say anything?""No."Adrian hung up his coat and asked nothing else.I watched him. "You aren't going to ask why I kept the coat?""It belongs to you.""Or whether I want to return to Pinewood?"He met my eye
He Chose My Sister, I Chose Another Alpha Chapter 7
During my second week in North Ridge, the clinic received an emergency call from a border patrol. Their vehicle had rolled on a mountain road. Four guards were inside, one critically injured.The training director needed one student to accompany the medical team. I volunteered.Adrian was leaving the council hall as I came out in my medical uniform."Ready?" he asked."Yes.""Be careful."He did not stop me because I was his prospective mate or order the director to replace me.The crash was worse than expected. The vehicle hung near the edge of the slope and could slide farther at any moment. A guard was pinned inside, his breathing weakening.I entered the vehicle with the medical team, stabilized his neck, controlled the bleeding, and helped the rescuers move him out.The operation lasted more than two hours. By the time the injured guard reached the clinic, sweat and mud had soaked my uniform.The director removed his gloves and looked at me."First border rescue?""Yes.""You did
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