Her CEO Stalker and Her Second Chance Mate (Adelaide) novel Chapter 215

Chapter 215

Briar

The ride home was rough. Carter passed out, and Byron and Larson helped me get

him into one of the downstairs bedrooms. They had put my bike in the back and

were unloading it when Mazzie and Lana showed up.

“Dr. Taylor is on his way,” Mazzie let me know as Lana sat carefully next to me on

the bed and wrapped her arms around me. I hugged her back and took a deep

breath. She smelt like orchids and fresh fallen snow. It soothed my wolf, so I took in

a deep inhale. Lana was like my soul sister; it seemed my wolf agreed.

Byron stepped in. I noticed he talked a lot more one–on–one than he did around

others, so as he seemed to pause, I gave him an encouraging smile.

“Uhh, the boys and I will take care of the shop, don’t you worry about that. I just

want you to know,” his voice seemed to get hoarse. “Jake would be really proud of

you, Briar. You have taken this all with grace and overcome so much. It shows in

your strength of character, not just your wolf. If you two need anything, don’t

hesitate to ask.” he paused again. “Also, congratulations on the baby and the

mating, Jake would have approved,” he said, his eyes misty. “I just wish he were

here to see it for himself,” he added, choked up. It brought similar emotions up in

me as Larson clapped him on the back.

“Now that you’re settled, we will get out of the way so the doctor can work,” Larson

said, steering his uncle out of the room. Tucker had curled up on Carter’s pillow,

and Rosie had curled up beside him, her concerned eyes watching him. She whined,

and I patted her for comfort as Lana released me. The three of us shared a look.

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“He’ll be okay, Briar,” Mazzie promised.

I looked at Carter’s pale features.

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“I just hate seeing him like this; it tears up my insides,” I admitted.

Lana took my hand, giving it a squeeze of support.

A knock came from the front door, and Mazzie left to get it. I grabbed Ole Betty;

she had been leaning against the nightstand. I was still paranoid as fuck and

anxious with Carter in this state.

“Thanks for coming Dr Taylor, he’s in bad shape,” I heard Mazzie from the other

room as I listened in. Wolf hearing had its perks. I set the gun back where I had

taken it from, Lana giving me an understanding look.

Dr Taylor appeared in the doorway. He was a tall, lean, older man with round

glasses; he had an aura of kindness about him as he took us in. When his eyes

landed on Carter, his face went grave.

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“What on earth happened to him?” he asked before taking another look at me. I had

done the best I could to wipe off the blood with a kitchen towel before throwing on

a T–shirt and a pair of leggings from my bag. Lana had retrieved my boots, but I

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