Chapter 136
He grinned, not moving an inch. “There’s always room for you.”
I huffed, rolling my eyes as I scooted further into the corner, trying to give us both space. Tine. don’t expect me to share this couch again.”
When I woke the next morning, the hospital room was bathed in soft sunlight, and I became acutely aware of a heavy arm draped over my waist. Lorik was still fast asleep beside me, his body pressed
close to mine. The hospital bed was empty clearly, he had chosen to stay by my side during the
night.
It was then that I realized we weren’t alone.
Standing at the foot of the couch was a grim–faced man, his eyes locked on the sight of me and Lorik. tangled together in sleep.
Andrew’s visit was unexpected, but not unusual. His presence always carried an air of superiority, a demeanor that had often irked me. Today, however, something was different. He had come with a purpose, yet it was evident that his intentions were far from genuine concern.
The knock on the door had echoed through the ward for what seemed like an eternity before Andrew finally pushed it open. His sharp gaze swept across the room, landing on the sight of Lorik and me, squeezed onto the narrow hospital sofa. His face immediately darkened, a mixture of disapproval and something close to disgust crossing his features. However, for fear of waking his son, he bit back whatever scolding words were likely dancing on the tip of his tongue.
The warrior at the door made no attempt to stop him. No one ever did.
Andrew’s voice was icy but laced with an almost forced pleasantness as he greeted me. “Miss Shirley, you’re here too. Thank you for taking such good care of Lorik.”
I froze for a moment, not used to him addressing me so politely, especially after all the condescension I’d endured from him in the past. His tone, while outwardly civil, dripped with a
shade of contempt that was hard to ignore. It was as if my very presence irritated him.
I forced a smile, knowing full well how to play the game. “I couldn’t help it, Andrew. Lorik wouldn’t let me leave. He says seeing me eases his pain, that I’m better than any painkiller they could prescribe him. You know how it is we are “mates* after all.”
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Andrew’s jaw tightened, but he maintained his composure. He clearly wasn’t expecting me to play along so boldly.
After I Let Go My Alpha, Ho Kneli in Regret
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“But,” I continued, now truly enjoying his discomfort. “It’s not just the pain, you see. Lorik told me I’m his talisman. He swears that the moment he’s away from me, had things happen. No wonder he’s been hurt twice since I left the pack. What do you think about that?
Andrew’s face stiffened into a hard mask, the anger simmering just beneath his eyes. Before he could respond, however, a rustling from behind me indicated that Lorik had woken up. His gaze immediately flicked to his father, and his expression darkened.
“Why are you here?” Lorik asked, his voice cold, emotionless.
Andrew hesitated, clearly trying to regain his footing in the conversation. “I heard that you were injured, and since I’m in the area for an international conference, I thought I’d check in on you.”
orik’s eyes narrowed slightly as he scanned his father. “The injury’s not serious. I’m still alive.”
Andrew smiled tightly, trying to mask his growing irritation. I heard the robbers in this area are
pretty violent. Quite a scare, I’m sure.”
Lorik’s lip curled slightly. “It wasn’t just some random robbery, though, was it?”
Andrew raised an eyebrow in curiosity. “Do you know who was behind it?”
Lorik reached into his jacket and pulled out a small, clear plastic bag, which he handed to Andrew. Inside were several bullets, gleaming ominously under the hospital lights.
“These,” Lorik said coolly, “are Sharik’s bullets.”
The name sent a jolt of surprise through me. Sharik? Lorik’s older brother who had been exiled from the Silvermoon Pack years ago?
Andrew’s expression darkened considerably. “Sharik? That’s impossible. He left the pack a long time ago. There’s no way he would come after you now. He’s your brother!”
v as well?”
Lorik’s eyes flashed with anger. “He’s “your son. Didn’t you drive him away
Andrew’s voice rose in frustration. “I didn’t drive him away! I merely removed him as Alpha heir and chose to train you instead. He’s the one who couldn’t handle it and left!”
The smell of gunpowder between father and son intensified while I was still in shock.
Could it be his elder brother Sharik who did the deed to hurt Lorik? If it’s true, then. Is he returning for the position of Silver Moon Alpha?
After I Let Go My Alpha. He knelt in Regret
