Ari POV
The days passed slowly. The wolfsbane in my blood was making healing an increasingly slow process. Xzavier by some miracle was finally convinced to leave long enough for a shower and change of clothes as he had grown increasingly ripe.
It was during this moment of calm and peace that I attempted my first step in days. As soon as my feet hit the floor, so did I. All strength had been drained out of me. By some miracle Heather came across me before Xzavier, helping me back to bed before he could see me.
Tears of anger flowed down my cheeks as Heather tucked the blanket back around my legs.
" Your strength will return with time. The wolfsbane is still strong in your system. Even the mate bond can't fight off everything." The truth in her words rang out but it didn't take away t
