Now, seeing it open, every pair of eyes immediately turned toward them.
Relief spread almost visibly across the corridor.
The senior physician was the first to step forward.
His gaze swept quickly over Liora, instinctively assessing her complexion, the clarity in her eyes, her posture, and even the way she held herself in Thessian's arms.
"Alpha..."
His voice carried unmistakable relief.
Then he looked toward Liora.
"My Lady..."
Several of the younger physicians lowered their heads respectfully, their anxious expressions softening.
Marcus had remained leaning quietly against one of the stone pillars lining the corridor. The moment he saw Liora awake, properly dressed, and no longer trapped inside the confusion that had haunted her after the procedure, a tension he had not realized he was carrying quietly left his shoulders.
"Liora..."
His voice was softer than usual.
There was genuine relief in it.
Devon, standing beside him, allowed himself a rare smile.
