#11 The man in my Life

"Here, take the medicine," He fed me, caressing the back of my head as I gulped down the bitter liquid.

Nursing me back to my health, in the absence of my aunt, Jake stuck to me for the next three days religiously. The only time he left was for personal hygiene and to discuss matters with Tyler in his study. He still had a pack and business to run.

I don't know how he managed that, despite being an alpha and a business tycoon. But he did.

I would be lying if I said his dedication did not sway me. Not once did he make me feel I was bothering him or he had to take care of me forcibly.

He was there. Always around! Out of choice. Honestly, we seemed more like a couple than Sylvie and he ever looked.

Initially, I pretended to ignore him, but his determination and care won me over.

I settled my thoughts. What was I supposed to do? We were a decade apart. And that was not the only problem. I couldn't possibly ask him to break up with my aunt and start a relationship with me. What kind of pe