Chapter 73

Aria’s POV Cole had been brought here eight days ago, the same day that I started working at the pack clinic. He always had a large grin on his face when he spoke and chatted with the other healers. I can still remember the look of awe on his face when he saw me. “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe it, it’s you. The Luna Queen.” He had exclaimed in pure joy and excitement that tugged at my heart. However, when I was told of his condition, the first thing I wanted to do was distance myself from him to avoid getting hurt. He was going to die soon. It would only upset me if I allowed myself to get close to him. Cole, however, kept asking to see me, and eventually I had to give in. Every day, I always spent at least an hour with him, answering his questions or just keeping him company. “Is the Alpha King really heartless as they say?” he murmured shyly one day as I propped up the pillows behind him to make sure he was comfortable. I paused slightly at his question, and I released a small laugh. “