Too Late Alpha The Mate He Never Wanted (Iris and Eric) novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Iris’s POV

I took the covers off my body, and dragged my legs over the edge of the bed. Pain exploded through my body the moment my feet touched the floor.

I gasped, clutching my ribs in agony, but I wasn’t going to let it stop me.

No. I needed to find it. I needed to know it wasn’t gone.

I placed my foot down slowly. My knees buckled under me before I could take a full step. I collapsed immediately, nearly slamming my head to the ground.

I released a sharp cry, and tears welled up in my eyes. My shoulder burned with pain, and I was pretty sure my stitches might have torn, but I didn’t care.

I gritted my teeth and tried again. I crawled.

Each movement sent sharp pain through my body, and I struggled to breathe. I dragged myself forward, painfully moving inch by inch as I scanned the room frantically.

Where was it?

I reached the dresser and pulled myself up with shaky arms. It took everything in me not to scream from the effort and the pain. My vision blurred as I staggered toward the closet.

There was nothing.

I turned to scan the room again.

“I don’t care,” I whispered to no one. “I don’t care how much it hurts.”

My ribs ached, and I was very certain now that my wounds were bleeding again.

“Damn it,” I hissed under my breath.

Where was it?

Where would they keep it?

The bag had been with me when I crossed the border. It had been with me even as the rogues attacked me. Someone must have taken it when they brought me here. Rowan would probably know where it was.

I looked at the door. My body trembled. My vision was blurry, but I didn’t hesitate.

I needed to make sure it was safe.

I grabbed a blanket from the bed and wrapped it around myself. Then I limped toward the door, wincing with each step.

Every step sent a sharp burning pain through me.

I couldn’t stand upright, so I moved half–bent, while my hands gripped the wall for support. I pushed the door open slowly.

The hallway was empty and quiet.

Good.

I stepped out, keeping my head low. I didn’t know where I was going, but I knew I couldn’t turn back without that bag.

I walked past closed doors, but I kept moving until I saw a staircase. My heart sank as I realized that I was on the top floor.

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The bag wouldn’t be downstairs, would it?

I stood there for a moment, debating whether I could make it down the steps without collapsing. Suddenly, I heard footsteps and

voices.

I panicked.

I ducked into the nearest room and shut the door behind me, pressing my back against it as I struggled to catch my breath.

My ribs were screaming, and my legs were shaking. They were about to give out again.

Suddenly, I paused as my eyes caught something.

It was my bag. It was in a corner of the room I had just entered.

I didn’t think about anything as I immediately dropped to my knees, crawled to it, and grabbed it, releasing a deep breath of relief. I hugged it tight to my chest with tears streaming down my cheeks..

With shaky hands, I unzipped it.

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