Nina's eyes fluttered open.
The first thing she saw was firelight dancing on rough stone walls, casting shadows overhead.
A cave.
She pushed herself upright, her hand flying to her injured shoulder. Her breath caught.
There was no pain.
She frowned, fingers trembling as she pulled the torn fabric of her dress aside and stared.
The wound was gone. Completely healed. Not even a scar remained.
The Alpha had healed her.
Nina looked around quickly, her gaze sweeping the small cave. The fire crackled softly in the center, the warmth barely reaching the cold stone walls. But he was nowhere to be found.
Just then, footsteps echoed from the entrance.
Nina turned just as Rodrigo walked in, two fish dangling from his hand. He was shirtless, his silver-colored hair pushed back from his face, a few strands falling over his forehead. Water still glistened on his skin, catching the firelight.
Nina's throat went dry. She looked away immediately, heat creeping up her neck.
"You're awake."
