Rejected by My Alpha Now He Replaced Me with a Copycat Luna novel Chapter 92

Chapter 92

Dexter’s POV

Her skin, a little paler than usual, was now bruise-free thanks to Edith. But the scar on her face was a reminder of everything she’d been through over the course of her life. Just like I knew a smattering of new marks had been added to the tally beneath the loose tee she wore.

“I need to get clean,” she whispered. “I want them off me.”

Fucking hell.

It took everything in me to keep my grip on Raven loose and not let my fury grab hold in a way that could scare or hurt her.

I dropped my forehead to Raven’s and breathed her in, letting her scent of wildflowers and rain soothe my wolf. “These monsters don’t mark you,” I growled low. “You’re perfect just as you are.”

Raven shuddered against me. “Please, Dexter.”

The please did it. The pain of that request…

“I’m going to run you a bath, but eat something while I do, okay?” I pulled back, studying the fierce creature. My mate.

Raven let out a long breath. “Okay.”

“Good. Because I worked hard on those potatoes.”

Her mouth trembled as if she were trying to smile but unable to get there. “Thank you.”

I brushed my lips gently across hers. “I’ll be right back.”

I tore myself away from her, needing to get it together. I stalked toward the bathroom and heard Nox coaxing Raven back against the pillows. It was too much. An overload of everything Raven was feeling. If the mate bond had been cemented, it would’ve been worse. I would’ve felt so

much more of her pain and fear. But I found I wanted that. Would’ve done anything to take some of it away.

For now, all I could do was run her a bath. Turning on the water, I waited as it warmed, then plugged the drain. As the tub began to fill, I poured in one of the healing tonics Edith had left us. I got the sense that she’d gone above and beyond the kind of aid she typically provided because she respected Raven’s strength.

I didn’t care why. I was just glad she had. As the tonic fizzed in the water, I moved for the rose oil and dried petals. Even though it was daytime, I lit candles along the windowsill, Anything to promote peace.

As soon as the tub filled, I switched off the water and headed back into the bedroom. My gaze instantly went to the tray. Raven had managed a few bites of everything, but not enough. “You need more,” I ground out.

Raven’s hand moved to her stomach. “It’s too much. My stomach isn’t used to it.”

Nox glanced up at me, his gray eyes somber behind his glasses. “I think she’ll need lots of tiny meals for the next week or so. Just until her stomach gets used to food again.”

Because Raven hadn’t eaten in almost three weeks. We’d kept her alive via IV and the supplements Edith had given us.

“Fine,” I growled.

“Bath?” Raven asked hopefully.

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I jerked my head in a nod, moving to the bed. Nox and I worked together to lift her. Raven was so weak. As she stood, her legs trembled.

I couldn’t take it.

Bending down, I lifted her into my arms.

“Dexter-”

“Let me take care of you,” I gritted out. “Please, Raven, I need it.”

Raven’s mouth closed, the argument dying on her lips as I carried her into the bathroom. She felt lighter. Almost as if a strong wind could blow

her away.

When we reached the bathroom, I gently set her on her feet.

Nox was instantly there. “Let us help,” he said softly.

Raven nodded.

Nox’s fingers went to the hem of her oversized tee. She lifted her arms, and Nox tugged the garment up and over. I hadn’t seen Raven’s body since Edith put her into the healing sleep. Some part of me had blocked the damage from my mind. Now, it was all I could see. Angry scars crisscrossed her torso and arms, and countless new ones were raised and red.

Each one was a reminder of the torture Raven had endured. One thought and one thought alone filled

my mind.

I was going to help Ezra rid the world of every single Inferno. And I would make their ends a living hell. They would feel every ounce of pain

Raven had.

And I would relish every second of it.

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