Chapter Sixteen

After dinner, Avery brought Roxie back to his office. Doctor Langston made her way up for a visit. She used her tools and examined Roxie. She had Roxie open her mouth wide and got a look at the inside of her throat. She removed the bandages and got a look at Roxie's throat and let out a soft curse under her breath. "It's starting to heal on it's own, but there's a risk of infection. You said that she was poisoned with wolfsbane? When our wolves are unable to step in and help mend wounds it becomes harder to heal from serious injuries. Being near you, is likely beneficial to the mate bond. The more contact she has with you can speed the healing process up, but I agree with the previous doctor's assessment. This is just something that's gonna take time to heal."

Roxie made a little disappointed frown but she accepted it. Avery sighed and held out his hand and shook the doctor's hand. "I'll make regular drop ins to check on her progress, but you'll just have to be patient. The good news