Tangled in Moonlight: Unshifted (Ava and Lucas)

Chapter 464

Chapter 464: Lisa: Committed

Chapter 464: Lisa: Committed

LISA

Kellan looks more tired than I’ve ever seen him. Aside from a drug-induced nap of about forty-five minutes, he hasn’t slept since returning from the ambush, and I heard—from the others—he didn’t sleep much before then, either.

The hospital chair digs into my back as I shift position for the tenth time in as many minutes. Kellan’s face is a stoic mask, but he’s perspiring hard.

He might be able to pretend he’s fine, but sweat doesn’t lie.

The real problem, though, is... he’s being strangely distant.

Doesn’t really want me around.

Even told me to leave earlier. Not with a raised voice or a nasty tone, but basically said it’s better for me to help out than hover over him. Aren’t I supposed to hover?

He’s my mate. This is how relationships work. I’m trying to make it work, but now he’s the one pushing me away. Which is fine, but the mixed signals make it hard for me to know what to do—though I’ve gained an incredible amount of insight on how hard everything must have been for him, dealing with me.

I don’t deserve this man.

My hand hovers over his. Is this overstepping? Making promises I’m not sure I can keep? The mate bond thing terrifies me, but I’m pretty sure I’m in it now. Fully in. Jumped right into the deep end and I’m treading water here.

I pull back slightly, but before my hand retreats, his shoots out and captures mine. His grip is warm and solid and everything I ever thought it would be.

"You okay?" His voice is low and rough with exhaustion, though his eyes are closed. He’s probably trying to give me an emotional out by not looking at me. Kellan’s always been thoughtful.

Something hot and tight lodges in my throat. Damn it. I’m not going to cry. I sniff hard, pushing back the tears threatening to spill.

I should be

hint of a smile touches his lips. "I’ve had

"Liar."

hand squeezes mine. "I just don’t like you

you like... what?

The word sounds like it costs him something to

heard. Did you think we’d go our whole lives

between us—the tension ebbs, replaced by a warmth I feel

warrior to mischievous boy. "You’ve been thinking about being with me for the rest of

grab at the pillow from behind his head, but purposely miss. I’m not that mean. "Do you

a slight wince. He settles back against the bed. His eyes drift closed again, but the painful tension is gone from his

get Vanessa?" he asks after a

"She’s not on shift."

sounds fuzzy, like he’s drifting. "Any doctor

if summoned by his words, the door opens, and a familiar figure in a white doctor’s coat walks

name, but I remember her face. Kind grandma lady. Haven’t seen her

turning to Kellan.

better," he

can’t

"Was brought in by one of the scouting parties. Good thing, too; I was on my own. Wolfing out is a young pup’s game. I’m much more comfortable with the pack. Started working about two

Things are changing. I missed it. It’s been easy to get lost in the bubble of my own trauma, to miss the

so Healer Vanessa can rest

body stiffens. "Is she

freezes slightly, her eyes widening. "Oh dear. I suppose I

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