Kai POV
Healer Odin cleared his throat, a subtle reminder that I was holding this stranger—my mate—for longer than was appropriate. Heat crept up my neck as I realized how it must look, and I gently helped her settle back onto the bed, though my wolf protested the loss of contact.
"I should ask you some questions," I said, trying to regain my composure as Alpha. "For our records."
She nodded, tucking a strand of dark hair behind her ear. Her hands trembled slightly, whether from weakness or nerves, I couldn't tell.
"What's your name?" I asked, pulling up a small stool to sit beside her bed.
"Serena," she said softly. "Serena Thorne."
The name didn't match what she'd told us earlier. I remembered distinctly she'd said Sarah Matthews. My brow furrowed, but I kept my voice neutral. "And
