JAI.
I can feel someone running their fingers through my hair, and it feels pleasant and soothing. I know exactly who it is and I’m enjoying it.
She sighs softly, sounding troubled, but her hand doesn’t stop combing through my hair. Mmm, how did I get lucky to have such a treat from her?
“You’re awake,” she says quietly.
“Barely.” I croak out, and that’s when the pain in my body registers and I groan. “Damn, I prefer focusing on your touch,” I grunt.
My entire body feels like I was hit by a truck. Her hand stops moving, and to my disappointment, she removes it.
Way to go Jai.
I crack open my eyes and look over at her. She’s seated in an armchair beside my bed. The curtains are drawn, but I can tell it’s night.
Her eyes are red, and there are blood stains on her hair and clothes.
What the…
Everything rushes back and my heart thunders as I realise what happened. I look around the room once again, reassuring myself that I am indeed back home. I don’t remember what happened…
The poisonous gas… Zaia in wolf form… the fight…
“Are the others ok?” I ask. I have no recollection of how we got out of there. “Yes, they are. You all are.” She says softly. “You’re pretty beat up, yet you’re thinking of the others?”
Did I see a faint smile?
I’m not sure, as she masks it pretty fast.
“Well, I am the Beta, so I need to make sure my Alpha is safe before that Justin takes the damn job from me and wins damn brownie points.”
She cocks a brow. “Really? Is that all you can think of?” “Well, of course, I’ll be out of job soon, but then again, I guess I’ll just annoy you instead.”
“You can do that for the next few days since you are on bed rest.”
“Says who?” I say as I try to sit up.
Fuck, it hurts!
firmly, giving me that no-nonsense brisk look. All she needs is her white coat and her hair pulled back, and she’ll be back to Doctor Scott mode. This
what is life if I don’t
does she come in a sexy little outfit and-” One scathing glare shuts me up and I
so…I’m presuming you fixed me
wasn’t safe to take you to a hospital, so I had no other choice.” She responds, fussing with the
“I see… Well thanks…”
we fall silent, the dim glow of the lamp
hair is glowing too, but she’s still thin and although she has gained a little weight, she
does she
as I reach over, trying not to groan as pain spasms through me. I place my hand on hers, rubbing her
does nothing to mask the sadness in her eyes. “I’m ok… I
about me?” I
I feel
looks down and nods.
says, but it’s lacking
you not telling me? Something is wrong. I know you better than
I’ve always been able to read her. She always acted like a
got away an hour or so ago. Zaia and Sebastian have gone to see if they can
Fuck.” I hiss
at me and shakes her head.
see if I can
get up and gently pushes me back onto the bed. Firmly forcing me to lie down and I
way stronger than
can do is get better quickly. Zaia is
I know that.”
This is not good…
eyes,
She’s acting weird…
to eat and drink. And then give you some medication
and I
“Val…”
Jai… forgive you for what you did… even if I
injured. I pull her towards me, and
but I barely register the pain as I wrap my arms around
only remember thinking it’s you… I was drunk or high-fuck, I don’t know. All I know is I thought it was you until I woke up and realised it wasn’t… It doesn’t make it
hug her from behind, burving my head
no idea why I fucked up or how. It’s all a fucking haze, and
based on lies or secrets. I had to tell her, even though I knew it could destroy us… and
wanting it to affect our relationship with our friends who were in
crying. Val
I’m sorry,” I whisper,
wasn’t enough?” She looks at me over her shoulder and I shake
I truly thought it was you that night, princess. I’ve
one I desire, the only one I fucking want, and I still hurt her. Our eyes meet as she gently turns
you.” She whispers before she wraps her arms gently around my neck, burying her head in it. My heart thuds. Not expecting this… If this is a dream, I never want to wake up from it because this
my arms around her tightly, pulling her flush against me. Her scent invades my senses, and I inhale her hair. I missed her, missed her embrace and, despite all she’s been through, she’s right
you, Jai,” she whispers so quietly I almost don’t hear it. A grin crosses my face, and I can’t help but chuckle, feeling elated. “I love you too baby girl, I fucking love
better from here on out. I just know it. Thank you, Goddess, for another
SEBASTIAN.
and collected, with a mask of indifference and concern upon my
else but with my
but she didn’t. She is smart, but she is too trusting. She would never
part of the Sable she should have shut off my access from everything, but
down I feel it’s breaking her, the pressure of everything is chipping
for assistance, but I don’t help her. Not once do
You don’t need me.
but
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