Ava Bekker Chicago Med Novels & Stories

the person behind me mumbled, a voice I would recognize even in deep sleep, "McCarthy," I groaned as I stood slowly with my hands in the air, it was that W.I.K.D agent that was in charge the night I was shot at on the roof, "Glad to see you remember me... I am touched... Really," "You really had it out for me from the first day we met... Even though we haven't officially met, my name is Celestine Baker... At least that's what I am told," "Yeah... Yeah, save the introductions, right now, you're coming with me," he gripped firmly into my shoulder, twisting me around to face him,

Becky interjects before Asher’s blood pressure gets any higher, he turns to look at her not sure initially. “I mean what have you got to lose at this point, Becky may be able to get through to…. we really need to learn her name because I honestly, don’t know how to address her at this point.” Cameron says now placing his hands on his hips, people could also rely on Cameron to be a sort of comic relief in tough times, which is one of the main factors which led to Asher appointing him as Beta.

It was clear that Dickson was a dedicated healer, which was why he had remained, but the dire situation at hand was taking a toll on him. Nonetheless, we would be working together in the coming days, so I needed to find a way to get along with him. I lingered for a moment and then cleared my throat. “I’m sorry about the rushed introduction earlier,” I managed. “My name is Becky. I’m from Anemond. I’m studying to be a royal healer and conducting research about the disease to take back to the capital. We’re trying to work toward a cure. I’m not here to step on your toes or get in your space. I just want to help.”

Hospital badge clipped to his coat. He was arguing with someone off-screen. “This isn’t healing. This is manipulation. You can’t use that compound without permanent cellular damage—” A woman’s voice replied, “The board doesn’t care. The subject lived.” Then Becky stepped into frame. Smiling. “I told you,” she said. “One day, you’ll thank me for what we’ve created.” Jace froze in the room beside her. He didn’t remember any of it. Lyla went to the bathroom to splash her face and think.

Ben asked rushing to help me out of the car. “No dude I’m fak…” Just then another stabbing pain erupted in my chest and I stumbled forward, but Ben caught me just in time. Dad came rushing around the car and between the two of them, they got me into the alpha’s quarters where Becka was waiting on me. “Doc I really…” “Alpha’s orders Gunner. Sorry. If you don’t sit your ass down and let me monitor your vitals, I’ve been ordered to knock your ass out.” Becka cut me off. I looked at both Ben and my Dad in disbelief.