Chapter 157


    Chapter 157 I like you


    BECKY


    After my call with Cas sandra, I had a conversation with Alpha Rayden, and my departure was quickly


    arranged. This would be myst night in Wild Crawler, and despite my short stay, I had grown fond of


    the small Pack.


    The trees, the fresh air, the seclusion, and the general feeling of hominess made my return to


    Anemond feel all the more difficult. While some patients could be unreasonable or even extremely hard


    to deal with at times, most of them had been so kind to me. Anemond had a tendency to treat outsiders


    with scrutiny and mistrust. Wild Crawler had been the opposite.


    I’d never felt more wee in a Pack.


    In Anemond, I was just a poormoner with no title and no worth other than my scientific mind. Here,


    I felt valued and cared for.


    It would be hard to leave, but I had no choice. I had to get the sample from theke to the clinic in


    Anemond so I could conduct the proper research and get a step closer to solving the mystery of this


    terrible illness.


    I had to break the news to the patients in the clinic, and most of them were sad but understanding


    about my departure. I assured them they were in good hands with Dic kson and that the Alpha King


    was going to deploy more help for their Pack.


    When it came time to say goodbye to Ang and Marina, I felt a particr bit of sadness. I wished I


    could stay to help them further but I had no choice. Thankfully, Ang understood immediately.


    “Thank you for your help, Healer Becky,” she said gratefully with a smile. “I appreciate everything


    you’ve done for us.”


    Marina offered a nod and a smile. “Safe travels, Healer Becky.”


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    “Thank you both,” I said, and then I continued to make my rounds. Word spread quickly that I was


    leaving the next morning, and I was surprised at the amount of people who were sad at the news. Even


    Jasper expressed his disappointment when he came by to assist us with our patients in the afternoon.


    That night, I went to dinner with Dic kson once more at the restaurant he had previously taken me to. I


    decided to use this opportunity to ask the healer what was on his mind, as he had appeared unfazed


    and nonchnt since I mentioned my


    departure.


    I wanted to treat him to dinner to lift his spirits. I would likely need his assistance even after returning to


    Anemond, so I wanted our friendship and partnership to end on a positive note. I couldn’t leave things


    fractured, not when he was under so much pressure here.


    As we were seated at a table by the same waitress from the other night, I expected Dic kson to


    continue to remain silent, but to my surprise, he cleared his throat and then turned to me.


    “I hope you can figure out more about this disease and find a cure, Becky,” he said kindly. “You’re far


    more skilled than 1 am and I think you’re capable of saving all of these people.”


    I was taken aback by his statement.


    “Thank you,” I replied, and I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. “That’s very nice of you to say, Dic


    kson. But for the record, I don’t consider myself better than you. You’re an excellent healer with great


    compassion and work ethic. In fact, if we’re being honest… you’re better than most of the royal healers


    in Anemond.”


    Dic kson smiled wistfully at the praise and removed his ck-rimmed sses. His sky-blue eyes were


    warm and bright, and his smile was genuine.


    “I have to be honest with you as well,” he began, and he nced around before continuing. “My


    reasons for staying here in Wild Crawler extend beyond simply wanting to uncover the truth about the


    disease and help the patients here. Of course, I want to help them, that goes without saying, but I… I


    hope this experience can enhance my chances of bing a royal healer myself. Is that selfish to


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    admit?”


    I shook my head. “No, not at all. I understand your ambition entirely. Aspiring to be a royal healer


    is amon goal among healers. Truth be told, I hope my own experience as Cas sandra’s assistant


    will help me achieve that goal as well. I’m just as ambitious as you are.”


    Dic ksonughed softly.


    “That makes me happy to hear,” he acknowledged as he ran his hand through his reddish blonde hair.


    “I was worried that it was a terrible want.”


    “No, not at all,” I swore.


    The waitress appeared with our food, and she walked away after setting the tes in front of us. We


    dug in happily, and as I savored my burger and mashed potatoes, I wished I could extend my visit here.


    As silly as it was to admit, the hospitality and food here were unmatched, and I loved having this


    chance to just share a meal with a friend without the expectations Anemond ced on me.


    Mother would love this ce so much.


    Once we discovered a cure for the dreaded disease, I would bring her here.


    Once our meal concluded, Dic kson offered to walk me back to the clinic. This time, I epted his kind


    offer.


    Now that our prior silence had been breached, we discussed the people we had encountered in the


    mountain area.


    “Alpha Rayden believes it might be appropriate for him to visit the area,” Dic kson noted. “He hasn’t


    been there in a long time and wants to get an idea of the situation himself.”


    “Having an Alpha present could encourage more honesty from the locals,” I agreed. “Refusing to


    answer questions from a pair of strangers is understandable, but dodging the questions of an Alpha…


    that would be highly unlikely. If you speak of it again, encourage Rayden to wear a mask. Thest thing


    this Pack needs is for


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    their Alpha to fall sick.”


    “Agreed,” Dic kson said with a nod. “I’ll be sure to pass that information along. Luckily, I think Rayden


    understands the risks well.”


    Once we reached the clinic, Dic kson stopped in ce and turned to face me with a strange


    expression.


    “Becky, do you n to visit Wild Crawler again?” he wondered quietly.


    I stopped in my tracks and stared back at him in surprise. Dic kson spoke again.


    “I was… I was just wondering if I would ever see you again,” he said, his gaze focused intently on me.


    Even in the darkness of the night, I could see his cheeks had flushed a deep pink.


    on?


    Stunned by the depth of his stare, I was rendered speechless. What was going


    Dic kson approached and once he was in front of me, he reached out and gently tucked a lock of my


    short hair behind my ear. Much to my surprise, I didn’t step


    back.


    He drew so close that I could smell the rich scent of his woody cologne.


    “I like you, Becky,” he admitted softly. “I know this might be a blunt confession, but I don’t want to miss


    the opportunity to tell you. I think you’re wonderful, Becky, and I want to see you again.”


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