The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 44

HARPER

\tI went to the pack hospital once everything calmed down. The students had been escorted away as soon as the warriors had shown up. Any student who had an injury was taken to the pack medical wing, but Remy was the first one to get looked at. Caulder hadn’t left her side the entire time, and as much as I wanted to be with both of them, I didn’t want to get in the way. There were too many people who wanted to check on the alpha’s daughter.

\tInstead, I waited outside of the room. Remy was okay. Luna Adira was able to heal her enough to keep her alive, so she had to be okay. I refused to let myself think otherwise, even though I hadn’t received an update from anyone yet. There were too many people fluttering around the pack house and the medical wing, and it was suffocating.

st and the sobs started pouring out. Remy was going to be okay.  I told myself that on repeat, but it didn’t help silence my cries.

r of the attack flooded my system, and I couldn’t stop it. My little bubble had been shattered. I thought the worst thing I had

that we had almost lost her. Whatever this thing was that was targeting her was more dangerous than I had imagined, and the next time it attacked, there was a very real chance that someone could actually die, and that thought made the

but I still couldn’t stop.

ose to his chest, and his heartbeat started to soothe me. I was still crying, but the sobs had quieted.

.”

my voice.

ays there for me, even when he had his own stuff going on.

n listening to his heart and calming my own. He opened a door, and when I peeked to see where we were, I recognized his room instantly.

e of the bathtub. He knelt in front of me and took my hands.

eaned up. I can wait for you in my room to give you privacy,” Caulder suggested. His voice was calm, but his eyes were filled with worry.

m tightly. “I don’t want to be left alone.”

ut the situation, but he also wasn’t rushing to leave.

t“Okay,” Caulder said, keeping

brain. I was terrified I would lose her and then lose Caulder shortly after, and it felt like too much.

strip me down, and even though our close proximity made the moment feel extremely intimate, he stayed respectful the entire time.

ickly rinsing himself off.

ring himself. My eyes lingered on his glistening torso, and I couldn’t help myself from admiring just how attractive he was, especially with just a towel around his waist, but now was not the right time to initiate things. Even if he wasn’t saying it, I was sure Caulder w

he was beating himself up because of that. I wanted to comfort him and tell him it would be okay, but it felt like words would never be enough, because they would only be empty.

o a kiss. With the soft touch, I wanted to reassure him that I still wanted him, especially after everything that had happened. I wanted to tell him I still

breathing felt rugged. He tightened his grip, and I wished I knew what was going on in his head. I was worried I had pushed him too much, only hurting him more. I knew he hadn’t been able to use healing magic, but I still pushed h

me.

t me. “What for?”

nown better, and I don’t want you to feel like you failed because of that.” My heart raced as the words spilled out of my mouth. Caulder didn’t seem angry or upset with me, but he was more reserved than usual, and I knew he was upset with himself. It felt like it wa

ad. “You have nothing to apologize for. You didn’t

him see the truth, either.

smile and said, “Come on. Let’s get dressed.”

l it was necessary, since we had just taken a shower together. When we were both clothed, we climbed into his bed, and he held me against his chest. I felt calm in his arms, but I could tell he was still on edge, so I fought falling asleep for as long as I coul

\t-

\tCAULDER

ainst mine. I didn’t want to disturb her, but I also didn’t want her to wake up alone and panic.

night,” I whispered, in case Harper was already

leep.”

dy closed again, so I knew she wouldn’t last the time it would take to meet up with him and return home–not that I wanted her to come anyway. I wanted her to stay in the pack house where I knew it was safe.

est. I’ll be back before morning.”

it wasn’t long before she was fast asleep. I waited a few extra minut

nt, but my mother hadn’t left Remy’s side, and my father was working hard to figure out how to better protect the pack. Since this was the second attack, everyone

m to. He deserved to know what was going on with Remy.

ere, I saw Blade pacing back and forth, and he looked like he was about to go crazy. When he heard me approach, he snapped to attention, and for a brief moment, he looked reliev

Remy?” he demanded, but it wasn’t a forceful demand. It was a demand that came from desperation

t my sister, despite the short amount of time they had known each other.

ee him.

fened.

had,” I admitted. “She hasn’t woken up from her injuries yet, but our pack doctor ex

ke I said I would, but maybe he could have if he had stayed. I knew that was what he was thinking, because I had already had the thought a million times over. I shouldn’t have told him to leave.

uldn’t bring myself to say anyth

Remy’s condition.

“If Remy didn’t send you, then why are you here?”

train me.”