Claire POV A few days later, I took Oliver’s daughter Beth to the park. It was a beautiful day, and I always enjoyed spending time with the little girl. I was also glad to have a break from the clinic. My work was as joyful and fulfilling as ever, but it seemed every single patient I saw wanted to know more about me, where I was from, what I’d been doing before my healing abilities emerged. Amelia and I had worked together to make up a bit of background for “Dr. Green,” something I could fall back on so I didn’t accidentally reveal something about being the Alpha’s mate, or the mother of his son. But it felt so much like lying. And I hated it. I just wanted to live my life, without having to worry about all these secrets. “Miss Claire! Come push me on the swing!” Beth’s cheerful vo

