Chapter 25 – Due Time–1
–LIA’S POV–
For the rest of the day, no one disturbed me. There were no calls, and no one showed up in my bedroom. I did receive a few text messages from Zane, Blake and Christy, asking for updates. on how I was doing and if I felt any better. I ignored the boys. and only responded to Christy, reassuring her that I was fine.
The day passed by quickly and fortunately uneventful.
But then the night approached, and expecting to go through it without either of them getting on my last nerve was too much to ask for.
Blake had already shown up the previous day, so now it was Zane’s turn to come scare me.
I was fast asleep, when I heard a knock on the window. The events of the previous day had made me jumpy enough to wake up at the smallest of sounds. Feeling utterly groggy, I walked up to it and glanced out, to find Zane staring up at me. He waved, offering me a smile.
I swallowed, contemplating what to do. I thought of going back to sleep, but I didn’t know what he was capable of. If it were Blake, maybe ignoring him would be the answer. But Zane had broken into my bedroom multiple times before, and now that I knew what he was, I also knew that he’d even shown as a wolf
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once.
So I had no choice other than to open the window for him, not wanting him to break it. I didn’t know how many broken doors and windows I could explain to my parents before they’d catch
- on.
I went and stood at the furthest corner from the window, not wanting him anywhere close to me.
But my unease and fear abated slightly the second he jumped into my room, carrying a bouquet of flowers and a box.
I frowned, staring at the things in his hands.
“You can come closer, I don’t bite for no reason, Lia.”
I swallowed, then took a couple of steps towards him.
“What is this?”
“Flowers, obviously.” He extended the bouquet towards me. I stared at it, hesitant. “Love, do you think tiny baby wolves will jump out of this?”
I took it from him, holding it close to my chest.
“Good girl. And this is for you.” He opened the box and showed me what was inside.
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There was a get well soon calaineide
In spite of knowing the truth about him, my heart still warmed in my chest.
Thanks,” Iiddly.
“You’re welcome.” He closed the box and placed it on my side table, “Comes Mal yourself at home,” head, plopping down on my bed as ifit was his.
I frowned. Get all my bed. Youll brakit.”
Ease scowled. How much do you think I weigh
“A lot. Since you’re hiding a gigantic animal inside you.”
He smiled in amorement. “It’s not inside me, Lää. It sme
“It’s the same thing.” I rolled my ev
He sat up properly, his gase softening. “Are you doing okay, Lis? You seem better than yesterday. Less frightened. Although you’re still maintaining a large distance. “Can you blama maladeed.
Heshook his head. Im not blaming you. I jot donation.”
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I sniffed, tucking my hair behind my ear. “Why are you here,
Zane?”
He stood up from the bed, immediately making me and the room feel smaller. I instinctively took a step back.
“I came to see you. To see how you’re doing. I know that this is really hard on you, Lia. Being the only one to know a secret. A secret you cannot share with the people you’re close to under any circumstance.”
That wasn’t just an empathetic statement. Zane was reminding me of the promise I’d made to him.
“I know I’m not supposed to tell anyone, Zane. You don’t have to constantly worry and keep showing up to my bedroom to intimidate me.”
He raised a brow. “Intimidate you?”
“Yes. Why else would you keep coming here?”
He took a step closer to me, but this time I held my ground. Even if my body begged me to step back.
“I’ve been coming here since before you knew about what I am, Lia. It was never to scare you. If that was the
scare you. If that was the case, don’t you think I would’ve been doing this for the last ten years? When all my friends wanted was to frighten you?”
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“I don’t know what you want,” I said honestly. “I don’t understand any of this.”
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“I know,” he said softly, now almost closing the space between us. “I know this is very complicated, love. But you can trust me. I am with you every step of the way.”
I shook my head, frowning up at him.
“No, Zane. I don’t want you to be with me. You or Blake. I want you guys to just forget about me. Why can’t you do that?” I asked.
“I don’t understand why you’d want that, Lia. Especially after I saved your life.”
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