Chapter Nineteen
CHLOE’S POV
Where the fuck am I !!!
I became a little bit alert as I wasnt Liam’s room, it was crazy that one minute I am in the face of death and now I am not even sure where the fuck I am at.
I was still feeling a little disoriented when Aiden walked into the room carrying a tray of herbs. As soon as he appeared, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. It was like my body recognized him before my mind did.
“How did you know I needed help?” I asked him, feeling a mix of confusion and gratitude.
“We’re connected,” Aiden said simply, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
He came over and sat down beside me, placing the tray on the bed. He began to mix some of the herbs together, crushing them with a mortar and pestle.
“I’m here to help you,” he said, looking at me with his intense blue eyes.
I couldn’t help but feel a little awed by him. Aiden was not just any lycan. He was a prince, a future king, and he was fated to be with me. And now, he was here to take care of me.
“Thank you,” I said softly, still feeling a little overwhelmed.
Aiden smiled at me, his eyes softening. “You don’t have to thank me. It’s my duty to take care of my Erasthai.”
I felt a surge of emotion at his words. He was so kind, so caring. And he was mine. It was a strange and wonderful feeling.
As he finished preparing the herbs, he offered me a cup. “Drink this,” he said, handing it to me.
I took a sip and immediately felt its effects. The pain in my head began to fade and I felt more alert.
“Better?” Aiden asked, watching me closely.
I nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him. “Much better. Thank you.”
Aiden smiled again, his eyes sparkling. “Anything for you, Chloe.”
As Aiden was tending to me, I started to feel a little more alert. I looked up at him, still feeling a little disoriented, and he asked me what happened to me.
“I don’t know,” I said, my voice still weak. “I was having breakfast with Liam, and then I started to feel really bad. My stomach was aching, and that’s the last thing I remember.”
Aiden’s brow furrowed in concern. “It sounds like you were poisoned,” he said, his voice low.
“Poisoned?” I repeated, feeling a sense of fear wash over me.
Aiden nodded grimly. “Yes, it’s a common tactic used by those who want to eliminate someone they see as a threat.”
I shuddered at the thought. Who could want to hurt me? And why?
“What can we do?” I asked him, feeling a sense of helplessness.
Aiden looked at me with a determined expression. “I need to go far and wide to find an antidote for you. It won’t be easy, but I’ll do whatever it takes to save you.”
I felt a surge of gratitude towards him. He barely knew me, and yet he was willing to risk his life to save me.
“Thank you,” I said, my voice choked with emotion.
Aiden smiled at me, his eyes shining with kindness. “You don’t have to thank me. It’s my duty as your Erasthai to protect and care for you.”
I nodded, feeling a sense of awe at the depth of his commitment to me. “Please be careful,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
Aiden nodded, his expression serious. “I will. I promise to come back to you, Chloe. I won’t let anything happen to you.”
With that, he stood up and strode out of the room, his broad shoulders tense with purpose. I watched him go, feeling a sense of admiration for the man who was willing to risk everything for me.
As I lay in bed recovering from the poison, Aiden stayed by my side, tending to my needs and making sure I was comfortable. He had gone to great lengths to find the antidote, and I was grateful to him beyond words.
As I started to regain my strength, Aiden opened up to me about how scared he was to lose me. I could see the fear in his eyes as he spoke.
“I was terrified, Chloe,” he said, his voice trembling slightly. “When I found you poisoned, I didn’t know what to do. I thought I was going to lose you.”
I reached out and took his hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “But you didn’t,” I said softly. “You saved me.”
Aiden nodded, a look of relief washing over his features. “I couldn’t bear the thought of losing you,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “You mean everything to me, Chloe. You’re my Erasthai, my mate. I will do anything to protect you.”
I felt a warmth spread through me at his words. I had never felt so cherished and loved before.
“I’m so lucky to have you,” I said, looking up at him with gratitude.
Aiden smiled at me, his eyes crinkling with warmth. “No, Chloe. I’m the lucky one. You are the most amazing person I have ever met, and I will always be here for you, no matter what.”
We sat in comfortable silence for a while, just holding hands and enjoying each other’s company. I felt safe and protected with him, and I knew that I had found my true soulmate.
As I drifted off to sleep, I knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead of us, we would face them together, with the unbreakable bond of love that had formed between us.
As I sat in my room, my mind was consumed with thoughts of Aiden and Liam. Aiden, the lycan prince who had saved my life and shown me love and tenderness beyond anything I had ever experienced before. Liam, the werewolf who was still my bonded mate, despite having rejected me before.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
I couldn’t help but feel drawn to Liam, even though he had hurt me so deeply. There was something about him that made my heart skip a beat, something that made me feel alive and excited. But at the same time, I couldn’t deny the intense connection I had with Aiden, the way he made me feel cherished and adored.
I was so confused about what to do. How could I be attracted to both of them? How could I choose between them when they both had such a hold on my heart?
As I thought about it more, I realized that it wasn’t just physical attraction that drew me to Liam. It was the bond we shared, the deep connection that tied us together. Despite everything that had happened between us, I couldn’t deny the pull of our bond, the way it made me feel connected to him on a level beyond words.
But with Aiden, it was different. There was no bond, no supernatural tie that bound us together. It was just pure, raw emotion, a love that had grown out of respect and admiration for each other. A love that made me feel cherished and appreciated in a way that I had never experienced before.
As I sat up in bed, Aiden walked in with a tray of breakfast. I smiled at him gratefully and took a sip of the hot tea he had brought. It felt nice to be taken care of like this.
“Good morning, Erasthai,” he said with a warm smile.
“Good morning, Aiden,” I replied, feeling a little shy.
“How did you sleep last night?” he asked, setting the tray down on the bed.
“I slept well, thank you,” I said, taking a bite of toast.
“That’s good to hear. So, how are you feeling this morning?” he asked.
“I’m feeling better, actually. I think I’m ready to get up and do something,” I said, feeling a little restless.
Aiden chuckled. “Not so fast, my dear. You need to rest and recuperate fully before we can go on a tour of my kingdom.”
I pouted a little. “But I’m bored just lying around here all day.”
“Well, I can always find ways to entertain you,” he said with a sly grin.
I blushed at his words, feeling a little flustered. “Um, what do you mean?”
He leaned closer to me, his blue eyes sparkling mischievously. “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe we can play a game of chess or read a book,’
I woke up to the sweet aroma of breakfast in bed, and Aiden walking towards me with a tray of delicious food. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of him.
“But I don’t think you’re ready for a tour just yet. You need to take it easy and let your body heal,” he said, concern etched on his face.
“I know, but I really want to see your kingdom. It’s fascinating to me,” I pleaded.
Aiden chuckled. “You’re so stubborn. I like that about you.”
I smiled, enjoying the banter between us. “So, tell me, how did you manage to get me away from Liam?” I asked, curious.
Aiden’s expression turned serious. “I made a deal with him.”
“What kind of deal?” I prodded.
Aiden hesitated, but I could see the hesitation in his eyes. “It’s not important. What’s important is that you’re safe now.”
“But I want to know,” I insisted.
Aiden sighed, looking defeated. “Fine. I promised Liam that I wouldn’t interfere with his pack or challenge him for the Alpha position. In exchange, he agreed to let me take care of you.”
I raised an eyebrow. “That’s it?”
“That’s it,” Aiden confirmed.
I couldn’t help but laugh at the simplicity of the deal. “You two are ridiculous. But I’m glad you did what you did. I don’t think I could handle Liam right now.”
“I’ll always protect you, Chloe. You don’t have to worry about anything,” Aiden said, sincerity evident in his voice.