Xade’s pov

Avery cling to me like I was her lifeline, her labored breathing making me grow restless by the second. ” Hang in there baby,” I whispered, kissing her forehead. Her skin felt hot under the touch of my lips.

She nods, as if to reassure me that she got this. I can’t help but fall more in love with her. Even in pain, she still wants to soothe me.

“Dad said to place her in cold water to see if the fever would tone down but make sure the water doesn’t touch her mark so it won’t cause an infection,” Xaden said after his smokey eyes vanished and replaces with his normal usual ones.

I nod, swallowing hard. ” Fill the tub with cold water.” I told him. He makes a move to head to the bathroom and I question him. ” Susan?”

He looked over his shoulder at me.and nod. “Henry told the truth.” he said and disappeared in the bathroom.

Henry had long gone back to wherever he came from so he wasn’t here to gloat about it. But I am sure he already knew we got our answer.

move to prepare the bath, I gently eased off the bed with Avery in my arms, cradling her to my chest. Her face scrunches up at the sudden

gentle kiss on her head and holding her tenderly in my arms as I make my way to

one to ten, how mad is dad at me?”

if he argues with me about keeping this from him. Not when he had his own secrets he hid from us

leave you to it and be outside if you need me.” Xaden said softly, walking up to me and giving me a

don’t worry.” he reassured, his worried lines deepening as he peer down at

girl was strong. He leaves the room, closing the door behind him

bath carefully, holding her tight to me as the cold chill of the water shocked my skin. I didn’t want her to go through this alone so I’d do it too. We both had our clothes

I descend. The water was freezing, practically ice. The second the cold water touched her

baby,” I cooed, descending more until we were nearly submerged but making sure to keep the water level remained below her neck and away from the mark. I let

her arm to gently reassure her that I was indeed right there and not

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