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.
if I’m saying a bit too much because I am delirious or
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
over. He adjusts the bed positioning, his scent invading my senses. I glance up at him.
swallows, making my stomach. flutter. He places his hands on either side of me on the bed and leans closer. I don’t look
from the moment you said you want to be ravished by me,” he whispers. My heart thunders as he leans closer, his nose brushing against my neck, making my
place my good hand on my chest, but it’s a mistake because all I can think
do smell absolutely divine…” My core clenches and a part of me wants him not to respect my wishes and ravish me right
head hard. He suddenly moves back, and it takes me a second to realise the door is opening as he stands there so smoothly, as
to spend the night, and well, I’m not going to bè at ease unless the children
don’t trust you fully yet.” “I can assure you,
looks away and I don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know he’s blaming himself for not
I will handle Harrison, Zaia. And once you are discharged, we will fly home. I know my properties here are safe, but I’m not
and knowing that they may be at risk is worrying me. “I think you should leave… for
are our priority,” I say. Our eyes meet, and he frowns, giving a small nod. “Then I’ll watch them, and you should stay with Zaia.” He says to Dad.
hospital.” He says firmly. “They are my
I get that, then at least
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
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 he glances
walks to the door and leaves. The door shuts behind him with a snap, and I
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, his eyes glinting
Sebastian, but I don’t say anything. “I see,” I respond quietly. “You still have feelings for him,” Dad states, making
face is unreadable and I look down. “It would be a lie to say I don’t, but he has hurt me and that is not something Lean forget,”
remember that.” “We were fated,” I reply softly. It is the one thing our kind still holds the importance of somewhat,
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