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I snort at that as he leaves, I start to walk on shaky legs toward the shower in the room. Lily immediately moves and pulls one of my arms over her shoulder, helping me. “Clint, I really don’t think this is a good idea. You’ve barely woken up, you haven’t eaten in at least two days.”
“Lily, what is it going to take for you to realize that nothing is more important to me, than you. Not my health, which will be fine, not food, not sleep. Nothing, not one thing is more important than you. And if
Anna is sabotaging us or hurting you, she will answer to me.”
Lily leans me against the sink as she turns on the shower, letting it warm. “Am I going to have to worry about you falling over in the shower?”
“I’ll manage.” A week ago, I’d be inviting her to join me, but now, I’m just glad she hasn’t left.
I pull off my hospital gown and go to stand under the shower spray. It feels incredible. I lean both hands against the wall and let the water wash over my back, watching as the dirt and sweat on my body begins to wash away.
I’m shocked when Lily steps in behind me. “Lily, what are you doing?”
“I’m making sure you don’t fall and kill yourself, Clint. Behave yourself and don’t try anything with me. We’re not back to that place yet, but I’m not going to let you die on my watch because you can’t stand upright in a shower on your own.”
I feel her soapy hands begin to rub over my back and sides. I can’t help the sigh that leaves my lips. I’ve heard it said that a mate’s touch is healing. It’s true. My body feels stronger and I feel better while she’s cleaning me. When it’s time for her to wash my hair, I turn, leaning against the wall and bend over so she can more easily reach my head. Her hands on my scalp feel incredible, reminding me our time together. My body instantly responds.
“Whatever you’re thinking about, cut it out.”
“It’s hard not to think about the best weekend of my life when my mate is naked in front of me and washing my hair.” I tell her.
Her hands still in my hair for a moment before she directs me back under the shower to rinse it off. She takes extra time cleaning my feet, apologizing for getting them so dirty.
“You carried me to the hospital Lily. I don’t care what my feet look like. And I don’t think I’ve actually thanked you for making sure I was treated after the fight. So, thank you.”
When we f finish, she steps out first and I look at her backside for the first time. “What the fuck?”
I say, reaching out to grab her. Her butt and thighs are covered in bruises. Most of them are faded, but they are there.
She follows my line of sight and shrugs. “I was immune to the wolfsbane, but that doesn’t mean the darts didn’t hurt. You took somewhere around 10. Andra took at least twice that since she wasn’t going down.
I gently run my fingers over her bruises. “Clint.” It’s a plea more than a warning. She wants me to stop. but she’s affected by my touch.
I pull my hand away as I hear my phone ping.
“Will you grab that for me?” I say as she hands me a towel.
She comes back in and holds my phone out to me.
“Who was it?” I ask her, not taking my phone.
“Uh, Patrick, I think.”
“Can you read me what he said?”
She frowns at me. “I don’t know your code.”
“0514.”
She looks up at me, her hands going still.
“Your birthday.” I tell her.
I know what she’ll see when she opens my text messages. It’s why I asked her to read Patrick’s. I see the flicker of her eyes when she sees it. She looks back up at me and I smile at her.
“Open it. You’ll see they are my texts to you.”
“You have me listed as ‘mate” in your phone?” “Ever since the day I realized who you are to me.”
Clint is making it impossible for me not to fall for him all over again. Everything about what he’s saying seems genuine. The fact that he has me listed as his mate in his phone and my birthday is his code is…. well, a bit overwhelming. I can feel my heart giving in.
I close my eyes for a moment, trying to collect myself before opening them and reading Alpha Patrick’s message.
“He le says to meet him in his office in a half hour. Beta Calvin is bringing Anna in for an interview.”
I look back up at Clint. “How do you think she got past Alpha Patrick’s command?”
He’s drying himself off and as he turns, I can see that he also has bruises on his butt and legs. His are not healing as fast as mine, since Donovan is still out because of the wolfsbane.
Andra pushes forward and leans down, licking the wounds on his legs and over his muscular butt.
“Lily? What are you doing?” Clint’s voice is choked, and his body has gone tense. He turns and looks at me, realizing it’s Andra that has pushed forward.
“I’m healing my mate. I know Donovan isn’t back and I know the bruises are painful. You would do it for me and Lily.”
He gently brushes the hair from my face as Andra continues to lick his wounds. While I’m uncomfortable with this level of intimacy, I do agree that we can help begin his healing process while Donovan is unconscious.
“Do you recognize Donovan as your mate?” Clint asks Andra. to him. That
She finishes licking his wounds and stands in front of him. “No. But I’ve always felt a pull pull has been getting stronger the closer we get to our birthday. I can’t speak for Lily, but I believe you that you and Donovan are our mates.”
“Thank you, Andra. And thank you for healing me.” He takes my face in his hands and rubs his nose against mine before kissing it.
“Can you give Lily back control so we can go to this meeting now?”
“Yes, my mate.”
Clint’s answering smile lights up the room. “I like hearing you you say that.”
“Well she may be willing to say it, but I’m not. Not until I know for sure.” I say, taking over control from Andra. I look back down at his legs. They look better already. “Did it help?”
“Yes, and so did having you wash me. What they say about a mate’s touch having healing powers is true, even if you don’t feel it yet.”