The thing I’m most worried about is the part that I can’t remember. What happened in that apartment? Whenever Itry, this disgusting feeling of Marcus’ hands over me comes over and makes me panic. I know for sure I tried to defend myself, but the blood... I can’t remember, and I’m not sure I want to.
“Nora? What do you think, baby girl?”
Tonia is showing me a dark blue sweater dress, brand new. Today, I can finally quit the hospital gown, and she got me new clothes for the occasion. I couldn’t bring myself to ask what happened to the white dress.
I nod. It’s pretty and looks really comfy, too. Tonia seems happy with my approval and takes out some more clothes from the shopping bag. She got me black tights, a belt, and camel leather boots.
“Great! Now go change so you can show us how pretty you are!”
I blush and take the clothes to go change in the bathroom. Thankfully, the bruise on my face has faded. After the hot shower, I’m facing my reflection, and I don’t really like what I’m seeing. I am so thin, and I look pale, too. Annoyed with my frail body, I put on the new clothes Tonia got for me. I’m a bit embarrassed that she bought me underwear, and it’s a bit sexy, too. I have never worn such lingerie before! Well, I like the pastel blue color, and it’s exactly my size, but it really makes me look... Sexy? I just forget it and put on the rest of the outfit. I really like it.
I brush my curly hair and do a braid so that it will hide my scar, as usual. But as soon as I get out, Tonia clicks her tongue.
“No, Nora, what’s with the stupid braid? It hides half of your face!”
That’s actually the point! Didn’t she notice my scar? Anyone would find it ugly! But Tonia won’t have it. She doesmy hair all over again and gives me a messy low bun, with an elegant but simple look. I really love it, especially with my curls and the two strands of hair that escapes at the front, but what about my scar?
I point it with my finger to show it to her, but she just frowns.
“Oh, stop it, Nora. Yes, you got a scar, so what? You are a pretty girl! So just show your pretty, little face and stop trying to hide behind your hair.”
I’m not pretty... But I can’t argue anymore. Let’s forget this, Tonia won’t let me win this fight anyway. And at least I’m glad I get to wear this outfit. I haven’t dressed that pretty in... forever! I point out the door to Tonia, to ask if we can go out now that I’m better.
But she shakes her head.
“Not yet, pretty girl. You have to stay here for now...”
What? Why? I’m much better already; I can walk and everything now. Sure, my throat is still not healed, and my right flank hurts a bit sometimes, but I still thought I would be well enough to go out now.
I grab the notepad.
“Can’t I even take a walk? I’ve been locked up here for two weeks! Please?”
“No. I’m sorry, Nora, but these are the orders.”
What, orders? Does she mean from Damian? He hasn’t come back here ever since... Why is that? I was kind of... waiting for him. My wolf misses him. Doesn’t he feel the same? And what’s with him having me stay here? I ask Tonia again.
“Yes, it’s the Boss’s orders. I’m not going to go against it, Nora, sorry. Do you want me to get you a new book? Or we can order a movie!”
She’s trying to be enthusiastic, but I don’t buy it. Tonia did provide me anything to keep me from getting bored. I’ve read a few books, and we can watch as many movies as we want on the room’s TV. It was nice when I couldn’t get up, but now I want to go out and get some fresh air too. It’s like I’m a prisoner here!
I shake my head and keep pointing at the door. Tonia looks sorry, but when she was about to answer, Bobo suddenly gets up from the couch and comes to my side. She frowns and stares at him for a few seconds, meaning they’re telepathically talking. It lasts a while, but then she suddenly sighs.
“It’s on you if anything happens! And yes, I am texting him aboutyouridea.”
She takes out her phone and types for a while. I exchange a look with Bobo. What is this idea of his? A ring announces a reply text, and Tonia reads it.
“Lucky for you, brother, he says it’s okay, as long as we’re with her. Nora, Bobo just got you a tour of the hospital. It’s not much, but there is an indoor garden, so you will actually get some fresh air!”
It’s not much indeed, but I can’t help myself and smile. Fresh air at last! I thank Bobo with a big smile, then tuck my notepad and pen under my arm to take with me, but Tonia just laughs and takes them away from me.
“Don’t bother with those, baby girl, I’ll let you type on my phone if you need it, okay? Come on, let’s go.”
Getting out of my VIP room really seems like a big step. It’s silly, but I just feel so happy to get to walk a bit. Bobo is literally stuck to me, keeping so close I could feel his fur against my leg with every step I take.
I did have doubts for a moment that I was not in a hospital, but really a hotel with some medical equipment, butthis is a hospital indeed. We walk by lots of rooms, patients, nurses, and doctors. And no one seems surprised to see the enormous werewolf walking by my side. Shouldn’t it be... not okay somehow?
Tonia just keeps texting and silently walks behind us. Turns out, she doesn’t look so worried about my little outing after all.
