I shiver. That’s really Damian, his warmth close to me. My wolf instantly relaxes–she missed him. A lot.
“Ye...Yes.”
It feels so weird to be able to touch him at this moment. I feel like I might still be asleep, dreaming, I’m not quite sure. But I know. This feeling is so unreal, I couldn’t invent it on my own. I sit up and try to figure his traits in the dark as my eyes adjust. I find the pair of glowing silver eyes right away.
“What are you doing here?”
“We’re going.”
“I’m leaving the hospital? Now?”
But... It’s the middle of the night! Before I can say a word, I suddenly feel him lift me up, and I’m in his arms, carried like a princess. Gosh, thank god we’re in the dark, I must be totally red right now! So embarrassing and intimidating.
What is this feeling of emergency? I can tell he’s tense, and I immediately pick up something’s wrong. Why would I have to sneakily leave the hospital in the middle of the night,otherwise? At least I’m not wearing anything too childish or revealing, just a long, silk slip dress. I grasp his shirt hesitantly.
“Damian, what’s wrong?”
But he won’t respond to me. Instead, I feel him walking away, taking me across the room. What about Bobo and Tonia? What’s going on? The door suddenly opens in front of us, and we’re in one of the hospital’s bright hallways. I can finally see him.
He looks so serious, and his eyes are ice-cold. I don’t dare to ask again and just hold on to him as he takes me away. I realize Bobo is just ahead of us, leading the way and walking fast, looking around as if he’s looking for some sort of threat. They’re both so tense, it makes me worry. Where is Tonia?
Everyone lets us pass as soon as they see Damian. Some even show a scared look before running off, but he doesn’t care. He carries me all the way to the elevator, where Bobo chases some nurses with a growl. The machines go down, and I find being in his arms even more embarrassing now.
“I can walk...”
“No.”
His tone makes it clear we are not discussing this. I bite my lip and don’t dare to argue anymore. What time is it, anyway? I still feel so sleepy... I lean my head against his shoulder, trying to forget all this tension. I feel his shoulders relaxing a little from my touch. Is he reacting to me because I’m his mate? He won’t show any expression, though... Now that I’m close to him, I can smell him for the first time. He’s wearing some cologne, nothing too strong, though. Something that really suits him. It’s fresh and cooling like the sea, though, wild and strong like a pine forest at dawn. I really might get addicted to this...
The doors of the elevator open in a garage, and Damian takes me to a big car. Tonia’s there! She smiles at me and opens the door for us. Damian carries me inside and won’t let me go even as we are sitting. Instead, he takes off his jacket and covers me with it. Tonia takes the driver’s seat and starts the engine.
“What about Bobo?” I ask.
“Don’t worry, baby girl, he’s following us. We will meet him there.”
But where is “there”?
Tonia starts the engine, and we exit the parking lot. While leaning against Damian’s chest, I look out at the window, drowsily staring at the skyscrapers and lights of the city. I love watching the city at night... So beautiful and mysterious.
I fell asleep while gentle fingers stroke my hair, surrounded by this soothing and relaxing smell of his.
Chapter 3
I wake up slowly, feeling the sunshine on my skin. That is so amazing...
When I open my eyes, I realize I’m not in the hospital room anymore. Where is this? I sit up and try to analyze the room around me. Is this a bedroom? It’s even bigger! I’m in a ridiculously large canopy bed, with a dozen cushions. Two large windows illuminate the room, with some of the sunlight falling directly on me.
And the view! I can view the whole city from here, like from one of those skyscrapers. I get up to approach the window and realize I indeed am in one of those skyscrapers! This is insane. I step back and turn around.
Someone left a silk kimono on my bed, and I take it to cover myself. There are two large wardrobes, a dressing desk in front of my bed, and an entirely stored bookshelf. The book I was reading at the hospital has been placed on the bedside table. I open one of the wardrobes and recognize some of the clothes Tonia bought me, while some are clearly brand new.
I exit the room, a bit confused, and as soon as I open the door, I almost trip on some huge mountain of fur.
“Bobo!”
The big brown wolf gets up to greet me. Does he ever get into his human form at all?
“Bobo, what is this place? Where are we?”
