Chapter 39 Flashback

(John’s POV)

Despite the pain in my arm from both the wound and the doctor stitching it up, I felt much better with Sybil snuggled against me, her body so warm and soft as I held her tightly with my good arm. I could tell that our closeness had a positive effect on her as well, because she shivered with pleasure when I whispered in her ear.

When she agreed to do as I asked and departed for Charlie’s room, I saw the look of jealousy that Alex gave me before following her out. I hoped that seeing us like that made him realize that I would never give her up, and that he was a fool if he thought that she would ever be interested in him. The feeling of immense satisfaction that this gave me was even better than the painkiller I had just taken.

After they left, the doctor finished stitching me up and bandaged my arm. “All done! You’re good to go,” he said, smiling.

“Thank you,” I said, then he left.

Willa and I were alone. I turned and looked at her. “How are you feeling?”

She blushed. “I’m