Chapter 119 – Injured
–LIA’S POV–
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“I hope you liked them and had fun,” Zane said as we returned to school.
“Are you kidding?” I asked. “They’re amazing, Zane. I loved them. Your mom looks just like you. And your dad has the same personality. It was like seeing you divided into two.”
Zane smiled, parking the car in his designated spot. “I’m glad,” he said, turning to me. “You’re the most important person in the world to me. I really wanted you to get along with them.”
“I do,” I promised. “Honestly, I hadn’t expected to feel so comfortable with them, but they welcomed me like I’m already family.”
“You are, my love.”
I smiled. “Thank you, Zane. For giving me so much importance.”
He scoffed. “Shut up.”
I laughed as we stepped out of the car. The breeze had picked. up, tugging my hair from behind my ears. Zane reached over and fixed it for me without a word, then grabbed my hand.
“No, seriously, thank you,” I said. “That was really special.”
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Zane squeezed my hand. “I wanted you to know that there are people who care about you just as much as I do.”
I smiled and bumped my shoulder lightly into his. “They were perfect. And now I know where you get your chaotic charm. from.”
Zane smirked. “You think I’m charming?”
“Unfortunately.”
He grinned and leaned in. “Careful, love. You keep saying sweet things like that and I might forget we’re supposed to go back to class.”
I rolled my eyes, gently tugging him toward the building. “Comet on, Alpha. Back to reality.”
The halls had mostly cleared, the buzz of lunch hour replaced by the quiet lull of afternoon classes. I held on to Zane’s arm as we walked, more out of habit than anything else. My thoughts. drifted from the lunch, now returning to Blake again. Zane had said he would check up on him, but he hadn’t gotten a chance.
yet.
Blake hadn’t looked good for a werewolf. It didn’t make sense. for him to still be injured like that.
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It didn’t sit right with me.
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“Zane,” I said as we approached our classroom, slowing my steps. “Can we check on Blake?”
He blinked, caught off guard. “Right now?”
“I mean, yeah. He still looked bad, and you said his injuries. should’ve healed by now.”
Zane let out a small sigh and nodded. “Alright. You’re right. But he is probably in class.”
“Let’s check. If he isn’t, then we find him. Otherwise, we wait
until school ends.”
“Okay. Whatever you say, my love.”
We got to class, and thankfully, Blake was in there. He still had his head down, and when I passed by him, his scent. seemed different. Zane and I exchanged a glance, but didn’t say anything, quietly getting through class. When the bell rang, Blake got up to leave, but Zane was quick to stop him.
“Wait,” he said. “We need to talk to you.”
Blake frowned, glancing from Zane to me.
“About what?”
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“Let’s go somewhere emptier.”
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We made our way toward the far side of the building, which was usually mostly secluded, and found ourselves benches.
Once we sat down, Zane cleared his throat.
Blake looked up slowly, his green eyes duller than usual, his expression full of concern. “Is everything alright?” he asked. “Is she in trouble?”
“No, no, everything’s fine on our end,” I replied, frowning.
“Then? What is it?” Blake asked.
“You still look hurt,” Zane said. “Why aren’t you healing?”
Blake was quiet for a moment, then leaned forward, resting hist elbows on his knees. “It’s nothing serious. Just… annoying.”
“What happened that night after we left?” I asked.
“Nothing much,” Blake tried to wave off.
“Please. The truth, Blake,” I insisted.
He sighed. “I took a lot of bullets. Some of them were silver. It screwed up my body. Then there was a rogue wolf. It bit me.”
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Zane raised a brow. “You call all that nothing?”
Blake laughed. “Am I supposed to worry you guys?”
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“What makes you think we’ll worry about you?” Zane retorted.
“Zane…” I muttered.
Blake smiled. “It’s fine, Lia. I deserve that.”
“You got attacked by a rogue again?” I asked, trying to change the subject.
“Not just any rogue. A sick one.”
My stomach twisted. “Sick?”
“Yeah. They’ve been acting strange lately. Not just violent, but… different. This one bit me before I managed to kill him. And I guess whatever he had is in me now.”
Zane’s jaw tensed. “Is it dangerous?”
Blake shook his head. “No. Not contagious either. I went to the my pack’s doctor. They said it’s a rare kind of infection that sometimes shows up in rogues who’ve been separated too long. It messes with their bodies, their minds. Slows down everything.”
“And your healing?” I asked.
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“Almost stalled,” he said. “The doc says it’ll pick back up eventually. But for now, I just get to walk around like a human. with a pulled muscle and a fever.”
Zane frowned, glancing down at the bandage. “You should’ve told someone. Stayed home.”
Blake shrugged again, this time slower, eyes flying to me. “Didn’t feel like it.”
He only came to be around me.
“It sounds awful, Blake,” I said quietly.
Blake looked at me, his expression unreadable. “It’s fine. I’ve had worse.”
There was a beat of silence. I folded my hands in my lap and looked down.
“We were worried,” I said finally.
Zane nodded beside me, though his expression was still closed off. “We saw you earlier. You looked like hell.
“Thanks,” Blake muttered.
Zane tilted his head. “Wasn’t a compliment.”
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But his voice had softened, just a bit. Barely noticeable, but I caught it.
“You saved us that night,” I said. “I know you didn’t have to, and I know things between us are still… messed up. But that doesn’t mean I don’t care.”
Zane tensed up beside me. He didn’t like this. But I wamled Blake to know that he wasn’t completely alone in this town. I didn’t trust him. I wouldn’t even speak to him without Zane around. But I wanted to help in any way I could.
Blake stared at me. “This wasn’t something you should be giving me so much credit for. This is something every wolf does for their mate. I am supposed to protect you, Lia, even if you’re someone else’s.”
Silence ensued once more. The air felt thick again.
Zane stood abruptly. “Alright, that’s enough compassion for the day. We just wanted to check on you and let you know that we are here if you need any help. You’re alone in this town so I don’t want you to start feeling like a rogue. You helped protect us, so I owe you one. But that’s all. Come on, Lia. Let’s get to class.”
Blake smiled faintly. “You’re welcome, by the way.”
Zane rolled his eyes but didn’t snap back. Instead, he just offered a low, “Gel better, you smell like shit,” before turning
away.
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I immediately followed Zane, lacing my fingers through his, not lingering behind for a second without him.
We barely made it back in time before the next class started. I didn’t say anything until we were seated again, but Zane spoke
first.
“He didn’t look good.”
“No, he didn’t,” I agreed. “I’m glad we asked, though.”
He sighed and leaned back in his chair, turning slightly to look at me. “You always wanna fix people.”
“I don’t wanna fix him,” I said. “I just hate that he’s in this condition because of us. If we were still friends, I wouldn’t be so bothered. But after what he did, it feels weird to owe him something.”
“You don’t owe him anything.”
“He saved my life.”
“You saved his countless times too.”
I frowned. “Me?”
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“Yes.”
“When did I save him?”
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“Every second you don’t tell me to murder him, you’re letting him live and saving his life. Otherwise, if it weren’t for your kindess, he’d be dead in a ditch something after he tried to mark
you without you consent.”
I let out a chuckle. “In that case, the whole town owes me their life. I think you’d kill anyone I’d ask you to.”
“That’s true,” he nodded.
I laughed, and Zane smiled, staring at me.
“You’re a good person, Lia. My pack’s lucky to have a future. Luna like you.”
I smirked. “You sure? I heard I’m a villain in Christy’s new fantasy novel.”
Zane chuckled. “She’ll come around. And besides, you’re my
villain.”
I leaned my head on his shoulder. “What does that even mean?”
He tilted his head against mine. “No clue. But it sounds.
romantic, doesn’t it?”
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I laughed. “A little bit.”
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The bell rang, breaking the moment. Our teacher stepped in, starting the lesson. I took a deep breath, shifting my focus back to the natural from the supernatural.
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