Benedict By that evening, Marrok had nearly healed me completely, enough so that the doctor is willing to release me if I promise not to overextend myself. “By overextend myself, you mean …?” I ask. “Let’s wait another day before you shift. Alpha Marrok will know when you're healed. Oh, and let's give it another day before you and Alpha Sloane mark and mate each other. Go see your pack, let them know you’re alive and well, and then tomorrow, the two of you can complete your bond if you’re both ready,” he says. “Oh, we’re ready,” Sloane says from behind him, making me grin. “I’m glad it’s finally ‘we’ and not ‘me’,” I say. “Come on. I’ll walk back over to your pack with you,” she says. “Will you stay the night?” I ask softly. “Someone has to look after you,” she says, grinning. It

