Alpha Elias nodded at the healers, giving a few instructions before making his way over to me. I quickly finished tying off the bandage and wiped my hands on a towel, trying to compose myself. He walked towards me all smiling.
"You’ve been busy," he said, his eyes serious as they studied me.
"I like helping out. It feels good to be needed again," I admitted, but feeling a strange flutter in my chest.
Alpha Elias smiled and moved closer that we were almost inches apart.
"You know, I’m beginning to think you’re staying because you like it here," he said jokingly.
I raised an eyebrow at him, trying to hide the smile. He might be joking, but why did it feel like he was flirting with me?
"Maybe I do."
Alpha Elias laughed, it was unexpected and warm that it made my wolf perk up. She was practically waging her tail in my mind.
"Well, if that’s the case, how about taking a break? I was planning to head down to the river. Thought you might want to join me."
I hesitated, glancing around the infirmary. The other healers were busy, but they didn’t need me. I turned back to Alpha Elias, who was watching me expectantly. I found myself nodding before I even made up my mind. "Sure, why not?"