By the time Ethan reached his study, Healer Maera was already waiting outside.A worn brown satchel hung from her shoulder, filled with herbs, remedies, and healing supplies she carried wherever she went.The moment she spotted him, she bowed respectfully.“Alpha.”Before Ethan could respond, Rowan stepped forward quickly, bypassing them to open the study door.Ethan inclined his head toward the healer.“Welcome, Maera.”She straightened.“Thank you, Alpha.”Ethan gestured towards the room. "After you."Maera entered first.Ethan followed behind her while Rowan remained outside the study, quietly taking his post beside the door.As soon as the door closed, Ethan moved toward one of the chairs and began removing his torn training shirt.The blood-soaked leather shirt slipped from his shoulders, exposing his bare chest. Three deep claw marks stretched across his chest, still slowly bleeding.Maera winced slightly as she set her satchel on the desk. “Oh, goodness gracious,” she murmured
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