(Alexander's POV)

Meanwhile, in the Southern Territory, I awoke in the pack healer center once more. The familiar sterile scent of medicinal herbs filled my nostrils as my vision slowly cleared.

I was stunned to find that the first person I saw was Amanda. Her familiar face hovered over me with an expression of concern mixed with something else I couldn't quite identify.

"Amanda?" I croaked, my voice hoarse from pain and medication. "What are you ...