Alpha’s regret 78

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is arms at his sides, but still It’s hard to look at my poison, how he’s lying in the bed, belly down. His arms at

thick leather restraints.

He looks innocent, without sin. Closing the door behind me, I take a step closer until I’m at the edge of his bed. I can see how he shifts slightly in his sleep to get closer to me. A moan escapes his mouth, and his body quivers slightly.

His back is still bleeding; those white bandages are stained with fresh blood soaking through to the surface. He’s pale, his lips tinged blue. After all this time, I still feel as if I could lean down and kiss him. Just one time, kiss his lips and feel what that would feel like. If it

would feel different than kissing Dallas,

My hand goes on his head. I just can’t help myself.

Deep–seated compulsions slither into me like a snake hissing urges into my ear. I let my fingers touch his hair–just once, I tell myself. I just want to feel what his hair is like.

As soon as I touch his head, his eyes open. I pull my hand away quickly. I let it hang limply at my side.

“Am I dreaming?” He doesn’t take his eyes off me.

“No.” I can feel those pine green eyes on my skin, looking everywhere until they fall on my face. This is how Dallas feels now when my eyes touch his skin.

“I have Kimberly outside. She needs to see you.” He shakes his head no. Grimacing with the movement, his jaw tightens, his teeth

clench. A little small groan escapes the base of his throat. He looks like he’s in misery with the pain.

I could soothe his pain, I could run my fingers through his hair, and I could just sit next to him, and I’m sure it would ease his suffering somewhat. That’s what mates do; they’re supposed to ease your suffering. Only my mate has made me suffer for years, and never once has he tried to ease any of my suffering

“She just wants to see you. She’s young and needs to know her brother’s okay. I think it would help her.”

“I don’t want her to see me like this. Rya.” It’s my turn to shiver slightly. “I can put some covers over you, hide all this from her so she can only see your face. That’s all she wants to see.” He takes a few breaths, his eyes closing as if he could fallback asleep.

“Please, Clayton.” His eyes open to find mine. With a nod of his head, he gives his consent.

Pulling up the covers, I hide all the damage that has been done to him. As I pull the covers over his restraints, his fingers find mine, gripping my hand. He’s still strong. Energy shifts from him to me, me to him. He doesn’t let my hand go, holding onto it with just the tips of his fingers.

“I can smell him all over you.” His teeth try to descend but can’t in his weakened state.

“Now I know what you went through smelling her on me. I can’t even imagine how strong you are. I’m only beginning to understand what I’ve put you through.” I break his grip and cover his hands up.

“Rya, just release one of my restraints. I just need one off.” He has a pleading voice now.

“No, Clayton, you know why I won’t do it, because I don’t forgive you.” Turning my back, I leave the room.

“Aurora, he said it was okay.”

Waiting outside of the room for her, I give them privacy they need. She comes out after fifteen minutes, looking better.

“He fell asleep. l’in going to go. Thank you, Rya.” She doesn’t look at me when she says this, just tries to slip by me. I grab onto her arm, pulling ber into my office.

I just want to examine you real quick. You missed your appointment, and I understand why.” Leading her to the table, I encourage her to lean back Lifting up her shirt,I spread the cool jelly on her lower abdomen and turn on the ultrasound.

She turns her head from the screen. Taking measurements, I record them down to compare to her last visit. He’s very tiny–active, moving around everywhere–but very tiny. This is not normal at all, and Dallas will have to get involved in her case because she is so high risk for a c–section.