Chapter 27 : At work

Melissa’s POV

As we pulled up to the hospital, I barely waited for the car to come to a full stop before getting out.

There was a tension in the air that from being so close to Knox that I couldn’t quite shake, but I pushed it aside as I stepped into the building.

Knox followed closely behind. His presence felt like a heavy reminder of the complicated feelings between us, but I was determined to stay focused on the task in front me..

The moment I entered the hospital, the scent of antiseptic and the low hum of machinery filled my senses, bringing me back to familiar territory.

A nurse at the reception desk glanced up and immediately went wide-eyed, clearly not expecting the Alpha to walk in with a woman by his side.

I turned to Knox and raised an eyebrow. “When were you going to tell me about all the other patients from the attacks?”

He looked at me, surprised. “You know about the attack patients?”

I gave him a pointed look. “I’m a doctor, Knox. Of course, I made sure to get a rep