Falling For My Cruel Mate novel Chapter 28

I still hadn't mustered up the courage to look at him. I'll admit that I was a little scared to see what his icy blue eyes held. He had saved me from being violated for the second time, but this time was different. He was actually taking care of me and nursing me back to health. I was sat in his lap, his arm securely wrapped around me.

"Octavia," He spoke, his deep smooth voice bringing me back and away from my thoughts. I look up at him, his usual icy blue eyes were a bit darker and on the warmer side. He seemed stressed and tired, almost as if he had gotten no sleep.

Wait, what time is it? What happened? I looked around to find that we're home. We're sitting on my bed, in my room. I couldn't help but let out a relieved sigh. I glanced over at the clock to find that it was 8:37pm. The whole day had passed and I was a sleep for most of it. My head felt foggy and heavy, like I couldn't keep it up on my own.

I look back at Ajax, a thought crossing my mind. How badly had he hurt the vile man who attacked me? A flash back of my first attackers limp body hanging over me floated around in my head for a moment before I shook off the shiver that ran down my back.

"D-Did you kill him?" My voice was hoarse and it came out as more of a whisper. I cleared my throat as I awaited his answer. I kind of sounded like a man and it was a bit embarrassing. Ajax's grip on me tightened, bringing me flush against his chest. He kissed the crown of my head, surprising me before breathing in my scent. He was being kind and gentle? Who is this man and what has he done with Ajax?

"I almost did, but there are consequences to killing an Alpha that I do not need at the moment. I didn't want his father coming for you here and starting a war."

"So, he's okay?" I asked warily. The thought of him just walking around perfectly fine gave me goosebumps. He was rambling about so many strange things before he hurt me, there was no guarantee that he would just drop this and leave me alone.

"No, I beat the living fuck out of him. He'll be lucky if he's up and walking within the week." He said as his hands began to rub my back soothingly. It felt a bit strange to be in this position with him. It was like he actually cared. As if he actually liked me and didn't take me away from family just for revenge against my father.

I let out a frustrated sigh and lifted my hand up to run my fingers through my hair, but I froze instantly. "What is this?" I asked examining the white bandage that was wrapped around both of my wrists. What the hell?

"The pack healer believes that Brandon's claws were laced with wolfsbane," Ajax said coldly as he removed the blanket that was covering my legs, revealing my ankles that were also bandaged up. A horrible flash back of his hands wrapping around my ankles and pulling me back towards him sprung into my mind, making me feel sick.