Avery’s pov
When I woke up, the enraging pain that had swirled in my body had lessened plenty until it was now just a dull ache. I shifted, sighing as my nose buried in the crook of Xade’s neck. Xade tightened his hold around me, kissing me on the top of my head.
What time is it?” I whispered, my voice raspy from sleep. I peeled my eyes open, lifting my head slightly to stare at him. He looks exhausted, eyes barely staying open as he yawned his reply laced with sleep. ” Still early, go back to sleep baby.”
I frowned. He looked like he hadn’t slept at all. I glanced at the clock on his nightstand and the bold red 3:00 a.m. numbers on the screen made me turn my suspicious eyes back to his.” You haven’t slept yet, have you?”
My frown deepened as I got a good stare at him, noting the shadows of exhaustion glooming under his eyes. Xade looks sheepish, his eyes casting away from mine to avoid my accusing stare.
“I couldn’t,” he admitted, breathing out a sigh.
Not until I am sure you’re in the clear. Not when pain could still torment you,” his fingers graze my back, gently tracing small circles on my skin. Tingles and goosebumps pulse on my skin from his gentle touch.
My gaze soften, my heart swelling with warmth at his words, however, concern for his health was just as strong as my gratitude for having someone like him. ” You need your sleep too Xade. What good will it do if you’re exhausted?”
I push my hair behind my shoulder, revealing my neck to him. The skin there still throbbed but it wasn’t so bad anymore.” See I am healing. I’m okay, you need to rest now,” I whispered, grabbing his hand gently and bringing it to my neck.
His fingers graze around the mark and tingles shoot up from his touch, making me gasp, my eyes widening in wonder. He chuckles low.” It happens when your mate touches you there,” he said, his voice going gruff. “It feels even better when I will kiss you there.”
I rolled my lower lip between my teeth, chewing mildly before releasing it and narrowing my eyes on his face. ” Don’t try to change the subject now,” I warned him and playfully smacked his chest.
His chuckle vibrates through his chest making me feel the quiver straight through my body all the way to my toes. He pulls me close, his fingers continuing to play little heart patterns on my back.
I promise I will rest soon,” he sighs, staring at me lovingly. His gaze warmed me, the peace I felt in his arms welcoming from all the trouble we had gone through. “Knowing you’re healing eases my mind,” he confesses. “But I still want to make sure you’re a hundred percent before-
I press my finger on his lips, shutting him up. His eyes cross to stare at my finger and I giggle. Those blues bounce to mine, softening and staring at me in awe. You’re going to fall asleep now until morning. I’ll probably even let you sleep in-
The sudden sound of a stomach grumbling nearly made me jump out of my skin. I arch my brow at him and he sheepishly lift his hand to scratch his chin. “I haven’t eaten in a while.”
Both my brows raised this time. “A while? How long is a while?”
He nervously chuckle, looking away as if ashamed to face me. few days,” he admitted.
About a
I gasped, my heart dropping in my stomach. “A few days?”
He nods, looking ashamed. “It’s not as bad as you think it is. I couldn’t keep much down anyway.”
My heart ached and I lifted off his chest a little, staring down at him concerned. “Okay what we’re going to do is feed you and then you will get some rest.”
He shook his head, his arm tightening around me to hold me closer. “I don’t want to part from you.” He pouted, and my heart warmed as I fawned over his adorable little pout.
“You’re not going to,” I shifted in his arms, rising into a sitting position. He groans, trying to pull me back down to him but I swatted his hand away playfully and glared.
“Let’s get you something to eat.” I swing my leg over his lower half, pushing myself over him but he grabs ahold of my waist, keeping me there.
“I rather just have you in my arms.” He sighed and I shoot him impatient glares.
“Either you get up to get something to eat or you won’t get any kisses for weeks.” I threatened, biting the inside of my to stop from giggling at the look of terror that flashed in his eyes.
“Okay okay,” he said hastily, grabbing my waist and hoisting up with me in his arms. I let out a small squeal, wrapping my legs around his waist.
“But you’re coming with me,” he chuckled and plant a soft kiss on my cheek.
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