LOGINAurora’s POVThe next day came. Silas left.And as I got ready for the day in Asher’s private ward, I could only think: 14 days left.14 days until I was out of this hell.14 days until I could finally leave.The knock on the door came, and I opened it to find Alaric. He looked like he hadn't slept and my heart gave a painful thump.“I’m here to see Asher,” he said, without even waiting a second. His voice was hoarse, and it was like he wished to not wish to talk about the previous night.I pressed my lips together, stifled every word I wanted to say and nodded, stepping aside.“He’s asleep,” I murmured.“He sleeps a lot,” he stated, rather than ask.I shrugged; last night after Elder Miriam had delivered another batch of the medication, I had asked her about that too.“He’s in recovery mode,” I replied. “There’s 6 more days of treatment, so this is normal.”He glanced around, at the large private ward that housed his son. His gaze lingered on the small bed by the corner, already made
Aurora’s POV“Lyra told me you’d be here,” a pause. “Are you okay, Aurora?”Silas had found me seated in the hallway, staring at the nothing, blank and numb, my heart in knots. It was past midnight, the clinic mostly empty save for doctors and staff on call, handling the patients with practised ease.I didn’t glance at him, I wasn't able to pretend for now that everything was alright.So all I could say in response was, “I don’t know.”And that sounded so damn vulnerable that I nearly took the words back.Silas was silent briefly, and he moved to sit beside me. His side pressed into mine with warmth, a comforting presence.“Want to talk about it?”And this time, it wasn’t just a question, but a desperate, pleading request.He clearly saw the conflict in my eyes, the way i couldnt move but my body wouldnt stop trembling.“I don’t know if that will help,” I finally admitted. “I have never been the type to complain.”It was true.That was why I died in silence in my last life.“Perhaps,”
Aurora’s POVThe amusement came unbidden with his words which he flung at me like an accusation I never signed up for.The hallway was blessedly quiet, free outside eyes.And I felt like laughing at my husband.Alaric was a damn hypocrite. He stared at me with slightly wide eyes, the anger still visible in his expression.I chuckled again, thinking of his words, of how much he seemed to blame me for everything.“Alaric, You don’t do that at all. You only treat her like your beloved in private. You let her sleep in our marital bed. You let her fall into your arms, you let her cook for you and make comments about your proper mate while saying nothing."I crossed my arms, watching his expression shutter.“And,” I continued with a sneer on my lips. “You let her wear my clothes, heirloom jewelry, and prance around like the Luna of the pack while your wife focuses on treating the patients, handling her duties while fighting to heal our son.”His jaw clenched.“That’s not fair,” he said, gri
Alaric’s POVThe hospital ward was filled with the scent of disinfectant, sterile and cold, with faint traces of blood that reminded me of the reasons that I was here.I grit my teeth, unable to stop thinking of the way Aurora stood way too close to that man.Was she trying to make a point to me? Make me jealous?If so, it was working.And I loathed it. This game of hers, was dangerous. She had no idea what she was getting into.Whatever Doctor Evan said, most of his words were unwittingly tuned out. Instead, what my mind could focus on was Aurora. Her scent was so close, barely two arm’s length from me.I recalled Seraphina’s words from this afternoon. I had somehow spilled to her about the friend Aurora had brought with her.And she had said, “She’s only trying to get your attention. It couldn't possibly be an affair… right?”Those words had sent a wave of sharp pangs through my body, and a sense of anger and frustration welled up.The truth was, I didn't know.Aurora, having an aff
Aurora’s POV“Don’t you think you laid it on too thick there?” Lyra asked that afternoon as I returned from lunch with Silas and explained how the day went to her.Asher was eating in a chair, more mobile than he had been in the past couple of days. He didn’t glance at Lyra or me once, focused on relishing his meal of pasta with meatballs. I cast a barrier between us, so he didn't have to listen to us adults talk while he ate, played and rested.The madness of last night seemed to have faded away, and even when he glanced my way, he didn't have any expression on his face. That, at least, was better than having him show hatred to me. My recollection of it still made my smile falter.“What do you mean?’ I inquired of my best friend, looking back at her as she munched on her bagel which I brought to her.“I mean, your friendship with Silas,” Lyra explained, her lips twitching as she tapped my arm. “I know he’s gay, but when you describe it that way it kind of looks like you and he are ha
Aurora’s POVEventually we headed to lunch in the clinic cafeteria.“The food here is incredible,” Silas praised 30 minutes later. He had already finished his pasta, chicken and salad bowl, and now sipped on the orange juice that came with today’s meal. “We don’t get meals like this in my clinic.”“Yeah, I think I heard something like that once from a colleague,” I mused. “The Shadowpine pack spends a lot of money to ensure us doctors and clinic staff are treated well.”“Your pack is the wealthiest, most powerful pack around, Aurora. And I can understand the need. You're Luna after all,” he chuckled, finishing his last bit of orange juice. I kicked his leg under the table and he winced, playing up the pain with a mournful shake of his head.“Thank the Goddess you and I don't work in the same clinic,” I scoffed. “There’s only room for one of us in an entire pack.”“I hear you nearly married Alpha Eric back then” Silas ended up musing aloud.The atmosphere was pleasant and comfortable,







