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Isabella’s POV
I knew I had fainted and one look at the windows told me all I needed to know about just how long I had been out. I just hoped it wasn’t the night of the second or third day at least.
And yet, with all the time I had been unconscious and practically asleep, I still felt exhausted upon waking up.
I wasn’t surprised to see Alexander immediately I woke up and at the way he rushed to help me sit up properly, propping just enough pillows behind my back to help in that regard. I think the only thing I felt minus warmth was guilt as I watched him fuss all about me.
He sat back in his chair as I sipped slowly from the tumbler full of water he had handed to me.
Water had never felt so refreshing, I decided as I gulped it all down. I felt his gaze burning into me and my heart thumped as I remembered what happened in Antonio’s room. Had Blake told him? Was he disgusted by me now? I wouldn’t blame him, I thought as a lump settled in my throat. I would be disgusted in myself too.
We hadn’t even been on the best of terms on the day I was abducted only for me to be found in the lap of his evil twin on the day he came to rescue me all while risking the safety of the pack.
What if he just came to rescue me just to fulfill his
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responsibility but still wanted nothing to do with me? Would he still reject me?
“Are you okay?” He asked quietly and I jumped slightly as his voice cut through my thoughts. His face instantly contorted in worry. He was even more worried now as he asked again, “Are you okay?”
“I’m okay.”
“That sounds so instinctive.” He said, “I want to know how you‘ re feeling.”
My eyes widened slightly, “Oh. Well, I feel really tired for some reason. And I also feel sore in a couple of places.”
“I’m sorry,” he whispered, his gaze flickering to the sheets for a moment. I accessed his features carefully. He did not look angry in the very least.
In fact, there was a tenderness in there, the same tenderness that had been about him as he held me in the car and softly whispered multiple apologies and assurances. Hell, he had cried along with me as he hugged me. Did I really believe he was going to reject me?
“I hope we’re not going to argue when I refuse to let you lift a finger this time.” He said after a while and a second after I registered his words, I chuckled softly and I watched his eyes light up.
“Don’t worry, I’d rather not lift a finger with the way I’m feeling.”
“I hope you feel better really soon.” Then as what seemed to be an afterthought, he added, “You were injected with a
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substance to stop you from healing. I believe it was to slow you down.” He said bitterly as my eyes widened.
He poured me another glass of water and gently pushed it to my mouth when I began to decline. “Don’t worry though, the doctor gave you something to neutralize it.”
I nodded, finishing the water as my suspicions were concerned. When I gave him back the cup and he began to pour another, I glanced at him in disbelief but he only chuckled at my expression.
“I’m thirsty.” He shrugged, downing it in only a few gulps. “But you need to drink a lot of water though. You have five more glasses to drink before you eat anything.”
“Yes, doc,” I said, feeling a lot lighter.
We stayed in the most comfortable silence we had ever shared for a couple of minutes until Alexander cleared his throat, shifting in his chair. I looked at him and could instantly tell something was wrong.
“I’ve been worried, Isabella. Is the baby alright?”
I froze, something cold and painful spreading through my chest as my breaths came out in slow pants. “I–i-” I did not know where to start or what to say but I felt like a fool. I felt like a very wicked fool.
Alexander sighed, “Isabella, the doctor said you were never pregnant.” He said.
I took in the pained look on his face as tears filled my eyes. My head hurt, my heart hurt, I felt terrible.
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At a loss of what else to do, I shook my head, pulling up my legs to my chest as I buried my face in my palms, tears immediately filling them and leaking down the sides. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”
I don’t know how many times I repeated the words but they fell from my lips more times than should be possible in the one minute between when I began and when I felt Alexander’s weight on the mattress beside me.
He gently pulled me into his arms and I sobbed even more, feeling more and more guilty. I felt so unworthy of his comfort right now but I was greedy and I needed his arms around me. I needed to know that he was not angry enough to walk out the door and slam it in my face.
All this while he had worried for two people. He had had to worry for me and for a baby that never existed. With my state, he must have feared the worst…
“I was scared,” I said as he wiped my face. At this point, it felt like Deja Vu. I had lost count of how many times he had wiped my tears away just today.
“I thought you were going to make some other she–wolf your mate and Luna. I thought you were going to reject me.” I whispered, the word sending physical pain straight through my chest.
“I know we weren’t on the best of terms. I know we fought all the time but I couldn’t bear to lose my mate like that. I…I was desperate. I thought it was the only way you’d accept me.”
Alexander pulled me tighter and I sighed into his chest, my sobs still consistent. “I’m sorry.”
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I pulled away and stared at him, “It was me-”
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“Shh.” He said softly, “I was the one that made you feel like I was going to reject you. There were a lot of times I behaved irrationally.” He chuckled, shaking his head. “There’s a lot we have to talk about. There’s a lot we have to fix. Lots of babies to be made.” He added with a wink and I gasped,
“Lots?!” I gasped even as tears filled my eyes once again. I laughed through them. They were happy tears, relieved tears, tears of disbelief at what one’s ears were hearing.
“As many or as little as you want.” He said and when he pecked away the lone tear that rolled down my cheek, I melted.
I sank into him as he just held me and I had never felt so at peace, “I’m sorry still.” I said quietly, biting my lip.
Alexander shook his head, “You do realize that hearing you say that only makes me feel a lot more guilty. That my actions made you go to that extent. I feel terrible, Isabella.”
“We can both be sorry,” I whispered. “Accept my apology and I’ll accept yours. All of them.”
He was silent for a second before he chuckled, his chest rumbling as he nodded, while I just smiled. “Fair. I accept your apology.”
“Thank you. I accept yours.”
“Thank you.” He whispered, sounding truly grateful.
“This feels nice,” I whispered as we stayed like that. His back against the headboard and my head on his chest with his
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arms around me. “Oh, goddess!” I suddenly said, pushing myself up. Alexander scrambled to face me, looking very worried.
“What is it?!”
I smiled sheepishly, “I need a bath, I must stink.”
He gave me an incredulous look before shaking his head, “You don’t stink but I would call for help if that’s what you want.” He said. “And I’ll heat up the food. Don’t forget to drink five cups.”
“You were serious?” My eyes bulged out and he nodded at his serious look, I grabbed the glass and he poured me a cup whispering,
“Four more to go.” before disappearing out the door.
A maid came in shortly after, helping me undress after gushing about how she was so happy to help me and how the entire pack was so worried about me, and that everyone was so excited that I was back.
I thanked her, truly appreciating her words. I had never even met her before. She helped me into the water and gently washed my hair. That part was so relaxing that I almost slept off.
At the end of it all, I dressed in Alexander’s clothes and after insisting that the maid tell me her name, she left while I went to find the kitchen where I’m sure Alexander must be.
He rushed to me immediately he sighted me, a disapproving look on his face. “I was going to bring it to you. You didn’t have to come here.” He said with a frown and I sighed.
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“Sorry.”
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“You don’t have to apologize.” He sighed, leading me to the island and helping me unto the chair. “You look cute in those clothes.”
I giggled. “I know. Can I keep them?”
“You can keep whatever you want.” He said and I grinned.
After stuffing me with the most delicious food till I almost burst, he helped me back to the room and onto his bed. When he excused himself to attend to some important stuff, I had to hide my pout. I didn’t want him to leave but I also didn’t want to be clingy so I just smiled and nodded.
It wasn’t long after he left when I heard a series of impatient knocks at the door. I stared at the door suspiciously, certain that it wasn’t Alexander behind it.
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