He Knows

Time seemed to pass by slowly as Jaxson sat in wait beside Denise's bed. They had already gone back to the royal residence and though her wolf had retreated long ago, she did not regain consciousness right away. But Jaxson stayed by her side, straight up until she finally stirred awake.

Her toes curled and her forehead creased just as her eyes flickered open. She looked up at the ceiling, then turned her head, finding Jaxson next to her.

“Jack…” She murmured, throwing the duvet down to her lower half and sitting up slowly. A wave of dizziness had her hand raising and clenching into her messy hair. Her head was throbbing. “What…happened? How long have I been asleep?”

Jaxson curled his arm around her back, keeping her up. “Just a few hours. Raina didn’t hurt anyone, don’t worry.”

The muscles in her jaw twitched. She had hoped that part was just a dream, but it unfortunately wasn’t. Was Kain’s purpose to help or sabotage her? Why would he do such a thing?

“What was the verdict then?”