My Bestfriend Slipped Inside Me (An Alpha’s Secret) by Demiah13

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.

bath, I gently eased off the bed with Avery in my arms, cradling

and holding her tenderly in my arms as I make my way to the bathroom where Xaden was just closing the

is dad at me?” I questioned

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

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

strong, don’t worry.” he reassured, his worried lines deepening as he

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

want her to go through this alone so I’d do it too. We both had our

in the water, holding my breath as I descend. The water was freezing, practically ice. The second the cold

nearly submerged but making sure to keep the water level remained below her neck and away from the mark. I let her rest her back

hand down her arm to gently reassure her that I was indeed right there