Once Stefan and Axel leave, I can breathe a little easier. I'm still not completely at ease since I'm still with Cooper, but I feel way less overwhelmed. I let out a breath as I attempt to calm down. Cooper looks at me with caution, and I can't look away from him. I'm currently studying the way he moves, where his muscles tense, where his eyes are looking—in an attempt to assess the situation. I'm not sure if Cooper actually plans on taking me home or if he was just lying to me.
When the door to the room opens, I jerk backward and begin breathing heavily. Cooper sees my distress and walks closer to me to calm me down. However, when he sees that his action makes me more uncomfortable, he stays where he is and informs me that it's just the pack doctor here to make sure I'm okay.
I shake my
