Chapter 93

Chapter 93

“Alexander,” Lilith said before I could answer. Liam looked just as surprised as I was, and I simply shrugged.

Lilith stood, taking the now-empty soup bowl. “ll go wash this out,” she said, then scurried out of the room.

Once she was gone, Liam took her vacated chair. You look better today. How are you feeling?”

“Much better,” I lied. In truth, I felt like shit. My head was pounding, my limbs ached, and there was a hollow feeling in my body that had nothing to do with hunger. But I didn’t want Liam to worry.

“Are they letting you out soon?”

I shrugged. “Dr. Evelyn wants to run a few more tests. Maybe tomorrow.”

Liam nodded, and for a few moments, he was silent, just fidgeting with the sleeve of his jacket. Then, finally: “Listen, Ella, about what happened at the bar… with Molly. I had no idea she felt that way about you. If I’d known…”

“It’s not your fault,” I assured him:

hadn’t

not wanting to rehash the details of that night. “Water”

mine, his hands on my body, the way he’d groaned when I touched him through his pants. It had been explosive and all-consuming-everything I’d

had been a mistake, fueled by alcohol and jealousy and the fated mate bond. But I couldn’t fully regret it. Couldn’t push away the memory of how it felt to be wanted, even if just for a


just hate

was just tired and

nodded anyway. “Well, I brought you something else, too.” He reached into his bag and

when she returned. For a while, I managed to forget about my condition,

visiting hours came to an end,

1/2

Chapter 93

who had come to

petals with my eyes, wondering what it meant that he’d brought them. Was it just a courtesy? A gesture of basic decency toward

and bringing a gift. I didn’t expect to see him again anytime soon. He had a campaign to run, after all. A pack to lead. A Beta to

last thing on his mind would be me. Maybe having me in the hospital would even make things easier for both of us, because

reluctantly prepared to leave. Lilith had fought to stay overnight, but hospital policy was strict: family only after hours. And despite our marriage, Alexander hadn’t listed himself as

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255