Chapter 55

Alex’s POV

"Surprise?" Nathan quipped, his fake humor evident in his tone.

As I took in his presence, alive and conscious, my tear-soaked emotions seemed trivial. There was no greater gift than seeing him healthy, not a single bruise or wound marring his body. I held him tightly, unable to contain my relief.

"Thank goodness, you're okay. Are you feeling any pain?" I asked, panic tinging my words, but he simply chuckled.

"I'm fine," he reassured me, his laughter betraying a newfound strength. "I feel like I'm stronger than a bear. Light but powerful."

It was strange. While I knew that humans could be bonded to werewolves, the fact that he had transformed without any consequences left me puzzled.

"How is that even possible?" I queried, my confusion evident. "But regardless, as long as you're safe, I can't stop thanking the heavens."

Of course, I couldn't let him wander around half-naked, so I gently guided him back to our new room. After closi