Chapter 48 A Troubling Thought
ZAIA. My shoulder is aching, and my entire body feels like I have been run over, but seeing him sitting there makes me forget it all. I know I’m not ready to take him back, even if I want him…
I need time. My heart still hurts, but at the same time, I’m terrified, terrified that something could happen to any of us at any time. “Blue eyes…” He says, frowning deeply. “Who has eyes like mine?”
I look at him, frowning slightly. “I don’t know… your eyes are pretty sharp. The kind of eyes you don’t miss…” I muse, slowly leaning back against my pillows.
“That’s a clue, and I’ll work on it.” He says, looking down for a moment, pondering over what I’ve just said before he looks up at me.”
Maybe… maybe it was better if I stayed away from you. You weren’t harmed until I came back into the picture… that was a wrong decision made on my part. I’m sorry.”
I look up at him, thinking of life without him in the picture. I enjoyed his presence… even if it hurts at times…
I was just getting used to him again. Not that I’ll admit that. “No, we need to do this together. I mean, whoever is behind this is adamant about splitting us. Surely there’s a reason for that.” I try to reason.
slow smirk crosses his lips and I wonder if I’m saying a bit too much
just want me around?” He growls. Why is that low, deep, guttural sound such a turn-on? “You must be dreaming.” I roll my eyes as I suck in a breath, resting back against the pillows. I bite my lip,
glance up at him. From this angle, I
before he swallows, making my stomach. flutter. He places his hands on either side of me on the bed and leans closer. I don’t look away,
the moment you said you want to be ravished by me,” he whispers.
on my chest, but it’s a mistake because all I can think
divine…” My core clenches and a part of me wants him not to
to realise the door is opening as he stands there so smoothly, as if he wasn’t just leaning over
doctors want you to spend the night, and well, I’m not going to bè at ease unless the children
necessary. I don’t trust you fully yet.” “I can assure you, I won’t let
moment the words leave his lips he looks away and I don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know he’s blaming himself for not being able to protect
are discharged, we will fly home. I know my properties here are safe, but
me. “I think you should leave… for now. I don’t want the children to be at risk.” I say softly to Sebastian. “I don’t
meet, and he frowns, giving a small nod. “Then I’ll watch them, and you should stay with Zaia.” He says to Dad. Dad looks surprised at that
He says firmly. “They are my children too, and even though I may not have a part in their lives, I
safe. I can’t be here… I get that, then at least let
Dad says. I look between them before Sebastian nods curtly. “Fine.” He says, “Then I’ll take my leave.” He looks at me and I give him a small, apologetic smile. “Take care of
glances at Dad. “Make sure the security around this place is tight, and anyone coming in this room, including the doctors, should be under the watch of one of your men,” he says before
mind before he walks to the door and leaves. The door shuts behind him with a snap, and I look
keep you here. Everyone, including my men, will think you are here, but it’s not safe. I want to see if anyone attempts anything.” Dad says,
at least told Sebastian, but I don’t say anything. “I see,” I respond quietly. “You still have feelings for him,” Dad states,
to say I don’t, but he has
I need you to remember that.” “We were fated,” I reply softly. It is the one thing our kind still
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