Aurora P.O.V
"Nurse," Ajax called over to the nurse when Lilith left the room, muttering to her quietly, besides Gerald's bed. I listened to their conversation. He wanted Gerald to be examined privately whilst the wolfsbane metabolized through his system. She nodded her head as she proceeded to wheel Gerald's bed out of the room whilst Ajax held the door for her, leaving both of us alone.
"Ajax?" I spoke softly, earning his attention. He walked back over to my bedside. I gently took his hand in mine, letting the sparks flow through our contact as I stared into his angry, darkened eyes.
"They will pay, Aurora." He hissed with anger. I continued to stare into those eyes of his. I didn't know if I feared him in this way or if I found his protectiveness attractive at that moment.
"Do we
