hapter 0164 She was trembling and keeping her eyes on her open wound .


    I wrapped my arms around her , hating how tense she was from my touch .


    I pulled her into me and lifted her into my arms .


    She sucked in a sharp breath as she held onto me with her good hand and carefully positioned her injured hand away so she wouldnt get any blood on me .


    Take me to your bathroom , I ordered Raymond .


    Yes , Alpha , he said quickly as he rushed out of the dining hall .


    I followed after him , not bothering to spare the mother and daughter duo another look .


    As we walked down the hallway , I heard a loud gasp from nearby .


    Judy ?? Michele eximed .


    What happened ? Are you okay ? Im okay , Mom , she said weakly .


    Just a little cut .


    Shes losing a lot of blood .


    I need to patch it before she loses anymore , I said as I continued to follow Raymond down the hall .


    We entered the bathroom and just as Raymond was about to say something more , I mmed the door in his face .


    I let out a breath of air .


    Judy was still tense , and her eyes were fixed on her wound .


    I set her down on the counter as I searched the bathroom for a first aid kit .


    It didnt take long to find one under the sink You dont have to do this , Judy said , breaking the silence .


    I nced up at her briefly before I rummaged through the first aid kit , uncovering bandages and ointment .


    Do you expect me to let you bleed out ? I asked her in return .


    She shrugged her shoulder , but she said nothing .


    I grabbed her hand and turned on the water to the sink.


    The moment my hand wrapped around her wrist , she tensed and made it impossible for me to move her .


    I frowned at her .


    Just let me take care of you , I breathed , my body bing so aware of hers that I was practically on fire .


    She stared into my eyes for a moment longer before rxing herself .


    I brought her hand to the warm water and started to rinse out her wound .


    She winced from the sting and her body tensed once again , but it onlysted a moment .


    Soon , she was rxing again , and she was releasing a breath of relief .


    I ran circles with my thumb around her wrist , soothing her , as I cleaned her wound .


    With each stroke of my thumb , she rxed even more and I notice she was now looking at me periodically .


    I tried to pretend I didnt notice , but I could feel the heat of her stare on the side of my face , and I had to fight the smile tugging at the corner of my lips .


    Why are you here? She asked , breaking the thick silence that started to consume us .


    I grabbed the bandages , along with some ointment that will keep her wound from getting infected .


    I came here for you .


    - Chapter of I dont think she was expecting that reply because she sucked in a sharp breath and her eyes grew wide .


    You what ? I paused and looked up at her , meeting her eyes .


    I was wrong , I told her , keeping my eyes locked on hers .


    About everything .


    I shouldnt have used you of hurting my son .


    I know you arent capable of something so sinister like that .


    I should have listened to you instead of kicking you out .


    Im here to apologize to you .


    She was quiet for a long while as she continued to stare into my eyes .


    I broke eye contact so I could continue tending to her wound .


    I applied the ointment , and she winced at the sting as she too refocused her attention on her injury .


    I wrapped her hand tightly , making sure her wound was closed .


    I sent a link to Taylor to have his mate check over Judys wound in the morning When I finished , I released my hold on her , but I did so reluctantly .


    Thank you , she finally said , breaking the silence once again .


    For wrapping my hand and for apologizing … I should have done so sooner , I told her , meeting her eyes .


    Apologize I mean .


    Sending Taylor to you was stupid and a cowardly thing to do .


    She bit back a smile , but I could see it forming on her lips as her cheeks turned red.


    Yes , it was , she agreed .


    But you did the right thing .


    And its a good thing you came when you Kelsey is crazy .


    Who knows what more she would have done if you hadnt entered .


    I didnt want to think about such a thing .


    did .


    Good thing shell never get the chance to hurt you again , I muttered as I caged her in with my arms , staring back into her eyes .


    She furrowed her brows .


    What are you talking about ? She asked .


    She has all the opportunity in the world .


    I kind of live with her now if you hadnt noticed .


    I smirked and leaned in closer to her , our lips only inches apart .


    I could feel her warm breath cascading across my mouth and warming my features .


    Not anymore you dont , I murmured before brushing my lips , featherlike , against hers .


    Her cheeks turned a bright shade of pink as she sighed in contentment from the chaste kiss .


    Because from now on you are going to live with me .


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