Page 36 of Primal Bonds 1
Beastkin did have great healing and regenerative abilities, ones which the institute would do whatever it took to suppress. More so, with the healing and regenerative ability of an alpha, Adam had no doubt his life essence had played the part well in healing Shiro. And of course, he had no doubt Chase knew he had given Shiro some of his life essence, which explained the rhetorical, teasing tone last night.
Shiro returned, and once he was seated, he continued with his meal.
Adam asked, “How are your wounds?”
Shiro looked at him for a moment and then said, “It doesn’t hurt as much anymore. That first day was bad and yesterday was still sore, but today, it’s better. I can move without feeling too much pain. Chase gave me painkillers so that must be why.” He chuckled. “I’ve never had the luxury of having painkillers when I was living in the streets. After a beating, it’d usually take me a few weeks or so to heal.”
Adam reached out and stroked the boy’s hair, careful not to touch those sensitive ears. He said, “Having a good rest is what any patient needs, and you especially, Shiro.”
Shiro licked his lip and said, “Adam, thank you. I… You’ve done so much for me and I don’t know how to thank you.”
“If you do want to thank me, then take a good rest and get better. It’ll make me happy.”
Shiro nodded. “Mm-hmm.”
“By the way, I’ll leave you some cash so you can get pizza or whatever you want for lunch,” he said. “Just get it delivered.” He chuckled. “You can’t cook to save your life, and I’m not about to let you burn down the penthouse.”
Shiro blushed hot on the face. “I can eat raw fruits and vegetables. There are plenty in the fridge.”
Adam burst out laughing. “What are you? A pet rabbit? Even rabbitkin still eat normal food, idiot. You’re not an animal.”
Shiro nodded and then smiled. “You’re right. Thanks, Adam.”
“Good boy,” he said. “You’re learning.”
Ten minutes later, Adam left, and once he was in his car, he knew Shiro wasn’t going to stay put. No foxkin would be able to stay still when he could move that swiftly like Shiro had done.
He took out his phone and chose Nolan’s number from the contact list. The brother picked up after the first ring and, he greeted Adam by saying, “Your office is spick-and-span and ready for your return.”
Adam snorted. “Not the time for that, Nolan.”
“Okay, but I’m just telling you it’s ready for you anytime you decide to return,” Nolan said.
Being blunt like usual, Adam said, “I want Lan keeping an eye on Shiro.”
“Huh? Lan is my bodyguard,” Nolan said. “He’s busy keeping me safe.”
“I’m sure you can keep your grown-ass self safe,” Adam said. “We both know you just want Lan to yourself. I want Lan guarding Shiro.”
Nolan said, “You do realize I do not have supernatural strength and agility like you, right? My only supernatural power as an alpha wolf is hypnotism and memory manipulation, so I need my cute bodyguard with me at all times. Who knows, I might be assassinated at any moment now.”
“Don’t be so dramatic,” Adam said. “Just put Lan on Shiro’s case.”
Nolan sighed. “Fine. But you owe me one.”
“Yeah,” Adam said. “As much as I hate to admit it, I owe you one.”
Nolan snorted. “It seems like you’d do anything for that boy,” he said. “Why won’t you do this one tiny thing for your little brother and come back and—”
“I’ve done a ton of shit for you, Nolan,” Adam said, chuckling. “Including saving your ass numerous times during business operations, besides the fact that you are no longer little.”
Nolan burst out laughing. “You’re right, I’m no longer little. And by the way, you better not mention the fact that I don’t need Lan as my bodyguard. It’ll dent his fluffy ego. He’s so proud he thinks he’s the only one who can protect me.”
Adam snorted. “I can’t believe I have a brother with a screw loose in his head.”
“And I can’t believe I have a brother whose about to bring down a massive corporation.”
That got Adam frowning darkly. “Nolan…”
