The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 114

AXEL

We all stood outside of Juniper’s room in a half circle, facing her doctor. It had been nearly two days since she was shot, and she could only remain conscious for a few minutes at a time. The time in between when she was awake was slowly decreasing, but every time she fell back asleep after ten minutes at most, I felt helpless. I wanted to help her wake up. I wanted to talk to her about everything that had been happening.

“Her body is struggling to heal,” Doctor Tensen said. “I thought the drugs would’ve cleared her system by now, but something is making it stay in her blood longer than usual. We may have to give her blood transfusions to help diffuse the drugs faster.”

ich I didn’t mind. I was exhausted after sleeping several nights in uncomfortable chairs, and I didn’t know where to start with my questions.

ince we don’t know the exact type of drug they used.” The doctor gave a sympathetic smile. It was clear he wanted better news for us than this. “Give her time. She is healing. It’s just slower than us werewolves are used to.”

I was going crazy locked up in this hospital all day, but I couldn’t leave Juniper. Last time we were apart, she was shot. I never wanted to leave her side again.

werewolves stronger. Maybe it’ll be enough to help her wolf start healing her properly.”

know if I can do that,” Asher said. “Not like this.”

to help her, and I simply gave you a suggestion. I have other patients I need to check up on, but if you need anything, don’t hesitate to call me.” He walked away, leaving the three of us in the hallway.

aranteed one.

e been the only priority.

rks on her, too, I’m confident it will help her heal.”

ed the opportunity to give her exactly what she deserved.

han said.

were raw between them, and only time would fix that. I just hoped they’d be able to get to a place where things felt easy between them for both of their sakes.

them. I just didn’t know what.

the documents, and I will give them whatever information they need to incriminate him.”

said.

assignment. We were originally supposed to join Ethan here while he dealt with the rumors, but then we were supposed to return home after. That was before running into Juniper and before learning our father was a traitorous bastard.

ou only have one semester of school left before the two of you and Juniper graduate. I want you to stay here and finish your

going to have?”

had a choice about who he was meant to become or the kind of responsibilities his mate would be tasked with.

ng going on, it feels like too much. She doesn’t even know Nathan is missing yet.”

be okay,” I said, hoping that was true. “And I’ll tell her about Nathan when I talk to her a

process.”

ugh a lot.

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JUNIPER

p, I wanted to talk to the brothers about what the future held for all of us.

A split second later, Axel’s hands were on me, helping me sit up.

pressure off my muscles.

ad been alone since I woke up in the hospital—at least from what I could remember.

keeping his hands on me to steady me.

th the medication I was on.

. I leaned my head against Axel’s shoulder, knowing it was a fast track to falling asleep. I couldn’t help myself. I wanted Axel

help you,” he said. His voice was like a lulla

and I knew it wouldn’t be long until sleep w

y heal faster—at least the doctor thinks so.”

f you want me to, I will.”

his eyes, being careful to keep the rest of my body still. “How

l smirk

.”

r, until the only thing separating us is our clothes. Our lips would meet, and it would be slow at first. We would have no obligations. Nothing to rush to.

e much more, I would mark you, showing you that you’ll be mine no matter how far away we are or whose arms you’re in.”

and brushed against my throat, and he l

,” I said.

pressed his lips against my neck.

, focusing on the way Axel’s breath tickled my neck.

nd longer. “That’s why I want you to mark me now.”