Chapter 166

Adrian's POV Dr. Matthews entered the hospital room with the brisk efficiency that had made him one of the pack's most trusted physicians. His examination of Claire was thorough but gentle, his experienced hands checking her pulse, listening to her breathing, and reviewing the overnight test results that would determine her discharge status. "Your oxygen saturation levels are excellent," he announced after consulting his tablet, his professional satisfaction evident as he noted her improved vital signs. "The inflammation in your throat has decreased significantly, and your lungs are processing air normally again. Your wolf's healing abilities, combined with your mate's, have accelerated your recovery." I watched Claire nod as Dr. Matthews carefully removed the oxygen cannula from beneath her nose, her relief visible as she took her first completely unassisted breaths since the attack. The bruising around her throat was already fading, the swelling that had made speaking difficult yeste