Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 407

Abby

The ride home feels like an eternity, my head still throbbing with pain and the world outside a blur of snow and darkness. Karl’s presence beside me is a comforting anchor, and I try my best to focus on the sound of his voice as he reassures me that we’ll be home soon.

Finally, I see the lights of the mansion come back into view like a lifeline in a stormy sea. We pass through the tall security gate and into safety once more, then pull into the driveway. Karl turns off the engine and stops to glance at me.

“Ready?” he asks, reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear.

I nod, too tired to steep. He quickly gets out of the car and comes around to my side, helping me out. But as soon as I step onto the snowy ground, my legs give way beneath me, and I stumble and fall, the world spinning around me.

“Abby!” Karl exclaims in alarm, catching me before I hit the ground.

I clutch onto him, feeling dizzy and disoriented. “Karl, I don’t feel so good,” I mumble, my voice weak.

He doesn’t waste a second. With gentle strength, he scoops me up into his arms, cradling me like I’m a fragile doll. I rest my head against his shoulder, feeling the warmth of his body seeping into mine. Despite the pain and discomfort, I can’t help but find comfort in his arms.

As soon as we enter the house, Alice and Elsie rush over, their faces filled with worry. “Is she okay?” Elsie asks, her voice trembling.

Karl nods, his expression calm and composed. “She’s going to be fine, but she needs some care right now. Can you bring me warm water and a washcloth, run her a warm bath, and get her some herbal tea? Also, please call the doctor.”

Alice and Elsie nod in unison, and they scurry away to attend to his requests.

Karl carries me up the stairs and gently sets me down on my bed, and I let out a sigh of relief as I sink into the familiar softness of the mattress.

“I’m gonna undress you now, okay?” Karl asks.

I nod stiffly.

He starts to peel off my soaked clothes, and it’s only then that I realize just how cold and wet I am from the snow. Embarrassment floods over me as I lie there in my underwear, but Karl doesn’t seem to notice or care. He’s too focused on making sure I’m okay.

“You’re lucky you didn’t get hypothermia or frostbite,” he says softly, his fingers brushing against my skin as he helps me out of my wet clothes.

I can’t help but blush, feeling a bit bashful without my clothes in front of him. “Thank you for saving me,” I murmur, my throat still sore from the screaming earlier.

He smiles, his eyes warm and caring as he continues to undress me. “You’re strong, Abby,” he says gently. “You fought those men off all on your own until I arrived. I’m proud of you.”

His words should make me feel better, but in reality, they only serve to fuel the anger and frustration that have been simmering inside of me. If only I could have shifted sooner, maybe it never would have happened. I scold my wolf mentally, my thoughts filled with disappointment.

“You shouldn’t have left me all alone like that,” I growl at her in the back of my mind. “You should have been there when I needed you the most.”