Menu I walked to the new location, not bothering to have the driver take me. The shop was beautifully decorated. I picked out two bouquets - one for Alpha Garrett and another for Doctor Nathan.
That's when I saw them - white Stargazer lilies. The sight stopped me in my tracks.
Kane's mother had once told me they were his favorite flowers. I remembered giving him a bouquet of these after our wedding. His response? He'd said everything I touched turned to ash. That gift marked the beginning of his constant put-downs and cruel remarks.
"Ma'am?" The florist's voice snapped me back to reality.
"Oh, sorry."
"Your bouquets are ready," she said, handing them to me.
After paying, I headed straight to the hospital's front desk.
"Hi, is Doctor Nathan available?" I asked.
The receptionist gave me a once-over, eyeing the flowers with raised eyebrows. "Do you know Doctor Nathan personally?" she asked, her tone slightly condescending.
"Yes, I'm an old friend."
"Let me check." She glanced at her computer. "He's in surgery right now but should be free in a few hours."
"Thanks. I'd also like to see Alpha Garrett. Could you tell me his room number?"
She frowned and reached for the phone.
"Who are you calling?" I asked, though I already knew the answer.
"No one sees him without our Alpha's permission," she said curtly. "I'm calling Alpha Kane."
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