Anika’s P.O.VAfter forty minutes of stitching up the nerves and blood vessels, Fin and I were finally able to get the patient into a stable enough condition where he could be transferred back to New York City where further operations can be performed on him.“Why don’t you go shower and change?” Fin suggested as she saw my form. “The patient’s father is here, so I’ll go meet with him and discuss the insurance and bills. Leave the rest to me. You should go clean up.”“Thanks Fin.” Grateful for her help, I immediately rushed to the small bathroom attached to my chamber and got rid of my dirty scrubs before jumping into the shower.The water was freezing cold and there was hardly any fragrant soap to wash away the scent of blood with, but I had to make do with the antiseptic soap bar and managed to clean myself spotless. Seeing the blood flow out the drain reminded me of the way we had to

Anika’s P.O.V“Gustav?” I stared at the handsome face of the Sherriff, as he smiled at me warmly.“I’m sorry to disturb you,” he looked at me up and down, taking in my panda PJ’s. “I should’ve called, but I didn’t have your number.”“Oh…no, it’s alright.” I moved aside to make way for him. “Would you like to come in?”“It’s alright, really, I won’t be troubling you.” Gustav shook his head and then he held up a large takeout bag from Magnolia bakery. “I got back really late last night so I decided against visiting you, but I didn’t want these to go bad either.”My heart almost melted right then and there. “You brought me baked goods from Magnolia bakery?”“Not quiet…” Gustav scratched the back of his head awkwardly. “It was a gift fro

Axton’s P.O.V NO! NO! NO! NO! What have I done! I watched the color drain from Anika’s face as she looked at me in shock. Neither of us had planned that kiss…it had just happened. And now, both of us would have to face the consequences. Anika covered her mouth with her hand and ran down the stairs, leaving me alone on the roof top to deal with my feelings alone. Fuck! I felt the stretch inside my mind. It the mating bond stretching out my tiny tendrils in search of the other mind that was supposed to be my mate. And this all happened because of the kiss! How could I have been so stupid! I had thought a little harmless interaction; a little mindless flirting was going to be no big deal. But I had forgotten that this wasn’t just any woman I was flirting with. This was my mate. When I had been with Lily, for several months and that too sharing a very intimate relationship, there had been no such bond and t

Axton’s P.O.VI heard Anika’s head fall back on to the ground and knew that she fallen unconscious probably because of fear rather than her injuries. I could scent blood on her and it made me anxious to find out exactly how hurt she was, but I had to wait. There was a bigger problem in front of me. It was then that I turned into my human form and looked directly at the intruder wolf, taking a protective stance in front of Anika. If the wolf was out for blood, it would have to go through me first.“Who are you?” I growled deep in my throat, standing guard over Anika’s unconscious form. “Show yourself!”I knew every member of my pack by their very own unique scents, but this was no packmate. This was a wolf from another pack, probably an enemy. And even though my old pack was no longer my responsibility, I wasn’t going to let it hurt Anika. If I had arrived only a few seconds later, the

Anika’s P.O.VI grit my teeth as I saw Steven Hallow’s smug smile from across the table. But he wasn’t my main concern as of this moment.The disciplinary board today consisted of the Chief of Surgery, Steven Hallow, some of our best surgeons, Dr. Willow Slogan and Dr. Raymond Desmond, the Senior Consultant, Dr. Madhu Prabhas and the CEO of New York City Hospital, Dr. Max Nosek.“Dr. Anika Mehta, I hope you are aware of why we are holding this meeting today?” Dr. Nosek raised his eyebrows at me, making me nervous all over again.But I wasn’t here to back down. So I swallowed the lump in my throat and shook my head. “I’m sorry, ladies and gentlemen.” I addressed everyone with a polite smile. “But I am completely unaware of why this disciplinary committee was called. As far as I remember…I hadn't done anything that would require disciplinary action.”“You