Chapter 12 : Between Two Alphas

**Aria POV

"Just one more session and you should be good as new," I said cheerfully.

I had just finished giving Chris another dose of aconite and redressing his wound, which seemed to be healing nicely.

"Thank you, I really appreciate all your help," Chris said with a smile. "You've saved my life."

"It's my job," I reminded him. "You paid me, remember?"

"True," Chris said with a chuckle, "but I get the sense that you're not just doing this for the money. You find purpose in saving lives, and it brings you joy and relief knowing that you do."

I didn't reply as I packed up my things. The way Chris looked at me so intently made me feel as though he was looking into my very soul and reading all of its contents.

I did not want to linger for too long.

Luckily, I didn't have to travel all the way to the lower city for the appointment this time. I had met up with Chris at an apartment building in the middle district. It was not as affluent as the upper city, but it was much mo