I let him lick my cheek and sighed. I had to admit I had feared he would die. And now I was relieved. It had been a long, long time.<br/><br/>"I made a point out of living outside pack land. Didn't want to get caught up in the politics."<br/><br/>I looked at the clock on the wall.<br/><br/>"I'll just pass my shift and then we'll go home. I'll take some bandages and pain relief, just in case we need it. Please, be quiet here as I take care of everything."