After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 212

Chapter 212

Elaine clicked open the first–aid kit and gathered up the supplies she needed to redress Lucas‘ wound. Worry creased her brow as she saw the dwindling supplies. There wasn’t much of the disinfectant left, and the roll of bandages was also running out. She’d need to start rationing them.

Though it worried her to.

It didn’t seem like Lucas‘ injury was close to infection now but she didn’t know how long that would last. She had no idea how to properly care for wounds like this. He needed a hospital.

She felt him nearing her and looked up, noticing the new splint he’d created for her. He’d been working on it all morning.

“And how’s this any better than the other one?” Elaine asked.

“The last one was a quick fix. This should be better. Made it smaller too, so hopefully not as

uncomfortable,” he said. “You need some kind of brace for that ankle.”

Elaine reached out to take it, but he held it up. She rolled her eyes, adjusting how she was sitting so he could get to her leg.

“So particular,” she said.

Lucas crouched and began to remove the old splint. “Only the best for you.”

The words made Elaine hesitate, her gaze locked on him as he worked quietly to fit the new splint, which braced her ankle far better than the other one. Actually made to fit and not just scrambled together.

“We should head out again today,” Elaine said.

Lucas looked up at her. “You should be resting.”

“I’m not going to get better stuck on a deserted island. If that cockpit has a radio…” Elaine said.

Lucas sat back on his heels. “I know.”

“Let me change your bandages, then we can go.

He sighed but allowed her to do so, removing the shirt he wore as she changed the bandages and cleaned the wound. Elaine noted how it was looking better today. Less red.

“You had me so worried…turns out you’re just fine.” Elaine finished up.

“Well…I was still stabbed. I think worry is the appropriate reaction.”

The two of them stood up.

It was about midday before they’d finished their makeshift raft. Or, well, it was more or less a flotation

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“I expected it to just fall apart. I’m pleasantly surprised,” Elaine said.