Astrid's POV
What was he talking about?
How did his leaving kisses on my back and touching me translate into him trying to heal me?
Alpha Jaxon let out a drawn-out sigh when he saw that I was still suspicious about his intentions before he began to explain.
"Some Alphas can speed up healing, especially silver wounds with their saliva. I am one of them."
I looked at him, my jaw nearly dropping in surprise. Alpha Jaxon looked slightly embarrassed as he forced me to place my head back on the bed.
"So stay still, Astrid. I wouldn't touch you even if you begged me to at this point."
Now it was my turn to be embarrassed.
I stole a glance at him from the side, my cheeks on fire.
"Do you find me that repulsive now?" I asked him hoping that I didn't sound as insecure as
