Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 357 On The Night

I pressed the nurse’s bell, urgency growing in my chest Moments later, the werewolf nurse and Dr. Williamson arrived to check on Richard.

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Dr. Williamson completed his examination and, with a note of lightness in his voice, spoke, “Mr. Holbrook, the Alpha’s condition is improving. He’d been in a deep coma, and after another critical episode, we thought we’d lost him.

He paused, allowing the weight of his words to sink in, then continued, “But thanks to Ms. Sinclair, we’ve just checked his vitals. His body’s functions are gradually stabilizing

Caden let out a long breath, his relief evident.

I tightened my grip on his hand, my voice steady. “Caden, don’t worry. Mr. Richard’s improving. In a few days, I’ll perform the final treatment. He’ll wake up then.”

“Mm.” Caden’s voice was a quiet murmur. He looked at Dr. Williamson. “Please, keep a close watch on my grandfather.”

“Of course,” Dr. Williamson replied, his tone resolute.

I squeezed Caden’s hand again, offering him what little comfort I could. “Let’s head back to the room.”

I knew, deep down, that Richard had responded to Caden’s words–about our engagement. Even in his coma, Richard had heard, and it had stirred something inside him.

It was a good sign.

As but

– returned to Caden’s room, I made my way toward mine Caden’s hand caught my arm.

“What’s wrong?” I turned, confusion in my gaze.

“Stay with me,” Caden said, his lips curling into a small, faint smile as he pulled me back into his room.

His gaze was warm, steady, and it was impossible to resist. I found myself following.

I sat on the edge of his bed, pulling out the ointment from Hughie, preparing to treat my injured foot.

to heal

much to do–treating Mr. Richard, preparing the

keep those marks.

the ointment, stray locks of hair kept falling into my face,

a hairpin, only to realize Caden had silently settled beside me. He took the ointment from my hands, his dark eyes soft with

his voice low, warm. “Now, let me

swab and began applying the ointment

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replaced by a soft, almost ticklish sensation that spread beneath my

so small there. His touch was deliberate, cautious–as though I might break if he wasn’t careful.

other. It usually distant face was now focused, his expression marked by a rare

if

felt no desire to

on my forehead, but I didn’t

my foot, suddenly aware of the

something unspoken, something that lingered long after his hands had

as he watched me closely, a

my

the room

avoided his gaze, suddenly conscious of his stare, and

relax.

then I noticed it–the faint, unmistakable scent of his

and there he was–Caden’s face mere inches from mine. His sharp features filled my vision, and

“Why are

him away, but before I could,

sure.

engaged now,” he murmured, his voice low and playful. “So, what do you think I’m doing

blinked, momentarily at a loss

he serious? Wasn’t he supposed

would he even be thinking about… about

he running