Chapter Fifteen

Ariezel

I hated this place.

The sterile environment was too jarring. Too similar to the one which I wanted to forget.

And yet, I felt better here than I had in weeks.

The pains and aches were gone and slowly I found that most of the bruises that had plagued me had disappeared, my supernatural healing finally kicking in.

I had met the pack doctor, a kind woman which relieved me of my fears. And yet, whenever I was alone, I could easily imagine the years of pitied glances and indifferent stares.

Which was why it was such a relief when I was finally discharged.

I entered the pack house on my own, stares I couldn't understand following me as I walked through the hallways. I wasn't sure who had found me, but it must have been a big enough scene for me to now be the subject of these stares.

Being used to this as a former Luna was the only reason why I stood straight and strong, not betraying any emotion as I moved to my room. Inside though, I wanted to crush and crawl into a hidden corner w