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 because I am delirious or high on
me around?” He growls. Why is that low, deep, guttural sound such a turn-on? “You must be dreaming.” I roll my eyes
up, leaning over. He adjusts the bed positioning, his scent invading my senses. I glance up at him.
stomach. flutter. He places his hands on either side of me on
probably dreaming from the moment you said you want to be ravished by me,” he whispers. My heart thunders as he leans closer, his nose
but it’s a mistake because all I can think of is how
always do smell absolutely divine…” My core clenches and a part of me
to realise the door is opening
well, I’m not
watch her,” Sebastian says. Dad frowns. “That’s not necessary. I don’t trust you fully
lips he looks away and I don’t need to be a
And once you are discharged, we will fly home. I know my properties here are safe, but
think you should leave… for now. I
eyes 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 before he
full security at the hospital.” He says firmly. “They are my children too, and even though I may not have a part in
to make sure Zaia is safe. I can’t be here… I
nods curtly. “Fine.” He says, “Then I’ll take my leave.” He looks at me and I give him a small, apologetic smile. “Take
tight, and anyone coming in this room, including the doctors, should be under the watch of one of your men,” he says before he
say something, but he changes his mind before he walks to the door and leaves. The door shuts behind him with a snap,
plan to 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, his eyes glinting dangerously. “They’ve messed
mouth, wishing he had at least told 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
to remember that.” “We were fated,” I reply softly. It is the one thing our kind still holds the
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