Chapter 41
Connor POV
I drove Eve to her clinic for the 8am start. She argued about driving herself but I refused. With how bad Alpha King has it for this girl, I wasn’t stepping a toe out of line.
I could tell she was mad and being guarded. I kept reminding her that she should be glad it was one hunter and not half his military. Hunters are humans who have been gifted with the knowledge and skills to kill rogue werewolves. One of these skills is the ability to see aura in a crowd so I will be able to see a threat before a werewolf pick up a scent. She doesn’t need to know about the guards on respite near just in case.
When we got her work and parked we both got out of the car. She turned and looked at me.
“Where are going“.
“Where you go“.
“Can you wait in the car“. She already looks annoyed.
“Nope. Alpha King’s orders. I stay where I can see you“.
She just rolls her eyes and we both go in. She greets the receptionist who engages with small talk about if she is feeling better. She then spots me.
“Sorry sir, we are still setting up. You’ll have to come back in 30 minutes“.
“It’s OK. He’s with me“, Eve says in a very miffed tone.
“What do you mean,” the receptionist asks in a confused tone.
I step in before Eve can come up with an excuse as Alpha King was clear on making people aware she was now taken. “Her boyfriend is a bit overprotective and wants me here to make sure she is OK“.
Her eyes go wide and Eve just puts a finger up telling her not to start. Eve knows I will be the center of attention today.
She turns her attention to the receptionist. “Any I need to know about today“, emphasis the 1.
“The car wreckers Rottweilers are coming in for their shots so will see you out back, the rest is mainly routine stuff but unfortunately Mr Twinkles is coming in“.
“Oh great, what now“.
“He coughed“.
Eve just rolled her eyes and went to her office. I followed her. Her office was a very professional setup. It was interesting seeing her in a different setting.
“I have to ask. Mr Twinkles“.
“A Pomeranian that has a demon living in him. His owner is very anxious and any time something happens, so she comes in a lot and will only see me“. I can’t help but laugh at that.
“You must be really respected here“.
“I’m the state’s leading canine specialist so any difficult customers come here. Have even done some work at zoos with a jackal pack that was having issues. I’m actually doing some of my own research and want to get my PhD“.
I watch her the rest of the day and she is amazing. All the dogs follow her Alpha commands, except Mr Twinkles, and get amazing care from her. I have taken a few sneaky photos during the day to send to Conrad to hopefully calm his nerves. There is about an hour left of the day when the receptionist comes running in a panic.
“Trauma call, Labrador vs car, 5 minutes“.
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There is suddenly a flurry of activity. Nurses running around, equipment being brought in Eve calmly running it all. She pushes me into a room where I can watch the surgery. They use it to teach other vets and so owners can see their pets“.
The Labrador is in a lot of pain when brought in. Clearly has a broken leg and has a large wound that is bleeding on its back.
Watching her work is incredible. She is fast, decisive, and extremely skilled. She should run the medical clinic at the pack. All our medics are in–house trained and have nothing on this. I take some videos to send Conrad as well. No wonder she wanted to come in.
She saved the Labrador. She set up all the nurses with the instructions for overnight and to call if needed. We then drove home an hour later than we were meant to. I try to make small talk in the car.
“I think I get it now“.
“Get what“, she looks at me confused.
“Why you wanted to come in today. You’re in charge there and everyone knows you. Also see why you love it. You’re very talented“.
“Thanks. I worked hard for my life. I know in packs you stay in the safety of the territory but I was only safe outside it. It’s just strange going back to being locked in. I get Conrad wants to protect me but I’m also not a wall ornament“.
This made me laugh. “If it makes you feel any better, he has never been as protective of anyone as he has of you. And the fact you disappeared and could have died a few times doesn’t help his nerves“. I then ask the question that has been on my mind all day. “Have you ever considered working in the medical clinic“.
“Crossed my mind. But I don’t want it to be another way for me to be locked away from the world. What about my PHD? What about research I want to do?“.
“You do realize your boyfriend is a billionaire and will build you anything right“.
“Why are you calling Conrad my boyfriend“.
“What do you want me to call him. I know he has declared you his mate so do you want to call him that“.
‘I don’t know. I’ve not thought it about“.
She frowns as if I have asked an impossible question. Crap, I’m going to get in trouble for that. Trying to change the subject I remind her that the full moon is tomorrow night.
“Are you running with the pack tomorrow for the full moon“.
“No. I might go for a run but I have my own things I do“.
