Chapter 0223 , I’m shaking slightly. , This is jai… my Jai…. , You have a steady hand, Valerie, you can do this! , He’s been there for me… I have to be there for him. I have to repay the favour I owe him. I have to… , My breath hitches as I hear his heartbeat slow down. , “Jai! Stay with us!” I scream. , “Jai, listen to me.” Sebastian growls, “Look at me.” , Jai groans, but I can tell from his eyes he’s losing focus. , “What happened?” Sebastian asks, his voice sharp. , It was a trap.” Atticus begins. “But it was handled. Zaia killed the Alpha of the Rogues and she’s now… wait. You said you felt the shift in power, right?” , “Yes,” Zaia says, her aura still swirling around her as she stares down at Jai as if willing him to be alright. , “He said he had a son. If he had a son, then…” Atticus trails off. “Fuck!” , I glance up, my heart pounding, but I’m unable to understand. , “If he had a son, he would have become Alpha… not me… He wasn’t his son… he must have been one of the Sable.” Zaia says quietly. “That aura…”, “Was a red flag.” Atticus growls. , “So, you didn’t listen to my advice and went with them,” Sebastian says quietly. His voice is low, but I can tell he’s angry. “Jai, better be alright. We’ll discuss this later.” , With those words, he turns and storms out of the room. , “Keep talking to him! Please!” I say to the two that remain, both are covered in blood, and I can tell it’s not just Jai’s… They both have some minor cuts and bruises, but it’s nothing like Jai. , I take a deep breath as I focus on getting the bullet out of him. , Twenty minutes later, I slump into one of the dining chairs, resting my head on the table. I have removed the bullet and managed to stitch him up. Luckily, no , JAHRONOS , vital organ was penetrated, but he was still wounded deeply. , My hands are trembling and I stare down at them. They’re coated in blood. , Zaia wraps her arm around me. “You did it, he’s going to be ok.” She promises. , 1. me. , I look up into her eyes. They’re shining with unshed tears. , I hope so,” I whisper. , Life really is short…., I stare at his body on the table, now bandaged, but he still needs to be wiped down, the blood stains are a reminder of his injuries.. , “I’m sorry.” She says, and I shake my head. , “No, it isn’t your fault,” I say. She looks down and I know she’s holding herself responsible, and Sebastian’s reaction didn’t help either… , She moves away and I stare vacantly at Jai, who is breathing heavily, but at least. his heart is steadier… , His words return to me, and I realise I really can’t tell her… we can’t lose Sia… , I look at Jai. I’d do anything for him… anything…. , “I’ll take him to his room. He might be more comfortable there?” Atticus offers softly. “He’s going to be ok, the hard part is done, Doctor.” , I’ve never liked him, but I have to admit he isn’t too bad. I nod. , “Let’s hope so,” I reply quietly. The risk of him going into a coma is still high. Let me just clean him up a little. Then we can move him.” I add, standing up to get some water, only to see Zaia returning with towels and a bowl of water. , She smiles sadly, through the blood streaks on her face, and I smile back, hoping she doesn’t beat herself up over this. This was not her fault. , Goddess… I have never asked for much, but tonight… tonight I ask that you don’t cause my friends any more pain… please., I soak one of the towels in warm water, wringing it out before I gently place it on Jai’s face. Wiping away the streaks of blood, the strong smell of coppery blood remains. A reminder of the dangers we are facing. , I gaze down on his sleeping form; he hurt me once… but… if he wakes up, I promise I’ll forgive him. So please goddess, let him wake up s , up soon. , 25 DONOS , Chapter 0224, Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.