I nodded my head and pursed my lips together. It happened to me too not just Sheena. It wasn’t fair she just got to lock herself away from the world. I felt like she bailed on me. We were supposed to be a team and when I needed her the most she disappeared.
“We have pack members here who have lost their wolves. Dr. Snyde has been working with them and helping them reunite with their wolves. Some cases are tougher than others. If you ever wanted her-“
“Nope,” I said quickly. There was no way I wanted that woman analyzing me. I didn’t trust her. She could be the best doctor in the world, but she could stay the hell away from me.
“I don’t blame you. After everything, you went through… you are really tough Clover. Most people wouldn’t be as grounded as you are. Without their wolves most people are crazy. It’s only natural for you to have some nightmares over what happened.” I didn’t say anything. There wasn’t anything to say to be honest.
“Why don’t you lay back down? I’ll stay here with you… I promise I won’t try anything. I just thought it might be nice to have someone close.”
I couldn’t refute that. Maybe that is why I didn’t have nightmares before, because I have had someone with me every night since it happened.
“Is this your first nightmare from it?” Sion asked as he straightened up. It was hard to see his face in the dark, but I knew he could see me perfectly. I sighed and nodded my head.
“Yes, but this is the first night I have been alone since it happened.” He was quiet. Even his fingers stilled on me.
“Were you with someone…” He asked in a whisper. I had to smile.
“I had to be with someone if I wasn’t alone…” I teased with a soft giggle. “But if you are asking what I think you are asking then no. Not in that sense. The first night, Denny and Joey stayed with me. The next night, Joey did. There was nothing like that between us.”
“I know it isn’t any of my business… I’m just… I don’t know.” Sion sighed and I could feel his burning gaze on me. “I’m sorry it took me so long to find you. I could have taken you away long ago…”
“I’m the one who ran away from you, remember?” I smiled and shrugged. I felt his arms wrap around me and then he lowered us both to the bed. He turned my body, pulling my back against his front as he held me tight.
“I’m staying right here, get some sleep.” I felt his nose nuzzle in my hair as his heat seared me through my thin fabric. Sleep? I almost laughed at the idea. However, his body was a comfort to me. I was being cradled in a cozy embrace of safety.
“Sion.”
“Mmm?”
I was quiet for a moment as I let myself relax. I took down my guard and allowed myself to be at ease. The darkness blanketed me, and I snuggled into his warmth.
“Thank you” I whispered. I felt his lips press into my head and felt the gentle rhythm of his chest rising and falling.
“Always…” He whispered as I closed my eyes. It was funny. I thought I would never be able to fall asleep in this situation. There was something about being next to him that made my body completely relaxed. For the first time in a long time… I felt… safe.
The sunlight played on my eyelids as I slowly opened them. I looked down at the arm draped over my side still holding me close. A small smile reached my lips.
I couldn’t remember the last time I slept so well. If l was being honest.. it was probably the last time I slept by his side. I guess I knew there was a good chance Sion was my mate, but I still didn’t understand it. Why did I feel connected to him before? He wasn’t my first mate so I shouldn’t have felt anything, right?
Speaking of feeling something.. I couldn’t ignore that something firm was poking me from behind. I knew exactly what it was. I turned my head and met with his eyes.
“Good morning.” He said with a crooked grin.
“Yes, it seems like it.” I grabbed the sheet and pulled it up to cover my smile.
He chuckled and released his grip from me. “What? I have to pee… that’s all.” He rolled over and swung his legs over the side of the bed. “I’m going to get a shower.. then I’ll come back, and we can go down for breakfast.”
“That’s a good idea. A shower sounds great.” I sat up and watched his predatory eyes on me.
“l’m a bit of an environmentalist. Maybe we should shower together to save water and all…” I watched a sly grin spread across his face as I shook my head.
“I think the world will be just fine if we take our own showers.”
“It takes everyone to do their part.” He shrugged and I couldn’t help but laugh.
“I’m sure it does. So, should I be checking with Logan and Conner for when they shower in the future? You know… to do my part.” A triumphant smile reached my lips as I watched him scowl at the idea.
“You win. Ill see you after the shower… though it would have been more fun together.”
“If l drop the soap, I’ll call for you,” I said in a sarcastic tone as a smirk spread over his face.
“Now that’s the spirit.” He winked at me before walking towards my door. He paused standing there watching me.
I slipped off of the bed resting my ankle. Thankfully it felt fine. No more being carried, hallelujah! I looked up at him and smiled. “All better..”
“Good…” He then nodded his head and stepped out of my room. “I’ll be back I took a scalding hot shower soaking up every minute of it. Usually, I had to rush so I could be there to lead the pack. But I didn’t have to hurry today. So after a wonderfully long shower, I stepped out and got dressed. I put on a t-shirt and blue jean shorts. After drying my hair, I stepped out of the room to see Sion sitting on my bed waiting for me.
“I thought you drowned in there.”
“Not to worry I stayed out of the deep end.” I listened to his sweet chuckle as he walked over to me. His hand slid around my back as he leaned in to kiss my forehead.
“lf you ever need a lifeguard in there, I am certified.” His hot breath sizzled my forehead making a shiver go down my spine.
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