Chapter 247: Say something...A Yes or No.
Angela got up from the bed, holding her wrist. She didn’t heal like other werewolves. Her blood kept dripping around her wrist as Taros held it. His eyes closed as he summoned the energy within him to heal her wound.
He felt the strength leaving his body and flowing into her muscles. Angela watched with deep focus as the wound slowly closed, as if nothing had ever happened.
"Thank you, Taros," Angela said softly, then turned to look at Kael whose eyes were still glowing blue. Her heart thudded in her chest like a drum. Did it not work? She swallowed hard, watching and waiting for a miracle. "It didn’t work... it didn’t fucking work. It’s my fault."
"No, Angela, it’s not your fault," Hiro said as he took her hands gently. She leaned against him, her body trembling until Kaito’s voice broke the silence.
"It did work."
Angela turned towards Kael too quickly, almost hurting her wrist again. Kael was lying on the bed with a faint smile. His eyes were no longer blue but brown. Dave stood speechless.
"Is it gone?" Hiro asked, his voice filled with hope as he moved closer with Angela. Deep inside, she felt it. Kael looked better than ever.
"We’ll conduct a test on him. It’s best we do it tonight," Dr. Dave said, and Taros nodded in agreement.
"That way, we’ll be able to tell," Taros added.
"So should we get the ambulance?" Renn asked as he brought out his phone.
"No. It’s better we just go in our car," Kaito said firmly. "We don’t need to alert the management. Also, Hiro, you need to address your pack. They’re restless outside."
"Yes... I will," Hiro said, letting out a deep breath. He released Angela’s hands and walked to the door. He looked back at Kael for a moment, his eyes heavy with emotion, before stepping out.
"Stupid guy acts like he can’t do without me," Kael joked weakly, and the others laughed in relief.
"You don’t know how much you scared us," Angela said, holding his hand. Tears filled her eyes as she spoke, her voice trembling. "We thought we lost you, Kael. Hiro went crazy. It was so scary."
"I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare anyone," Kael said honestly. "Look, you brought me back. I heard your voice calling me. I heard you praying for me to return."
"You don’t have to say it," she whispered, her cheeks burning, but it was too late. The others had already heard.
"Her prayers?" Renn asked, looking puzzled.
"Did she pray?" Taros asked, his curiosity rising. He hadn’t heard or noticed anything. Angela closed her eyes, wishing the questions would stop.
"We can go now," Hiro said as he came in from outside. He had just finished addressing the students, telling them that Kael had fallen terribly ill but was getting better and would be taken to the hospital. They all showed sympathy and concern, then returned to their rooms, though some of the gammas lingered around the area.
"I’ll get the car ready while you bring him downstairs," Kaito said.
"Do you need help?" Taros asked.
"No, bro. Alex and Stales are downstairs," Kaito replied, reaching for the door.
After a few minutes, Renn brought Kael downstairs, with Angela and the rest following. The pack members were still gathered around, whispering among themselves. Angela tried to shrug her shoulder to make Hiro’s hand fall off, but it didn’t work. He made sure it stayed there.
"Your pack members are watching us," she spoke quietly in her mind, and he caught it instantly.
"You think I care about that right now?" Hiro said, and before she could react, he kissed her cheek. Her eyes widened as the whispers grew louder. She tried to pull away, but his hand slid around her waist instead.
"Don’t fight it, love," he murmured.
"They’ll hear you," she sighed, resting her head in her palm while waiting for Renn and Kael to get into the car. When they were settled, Alex, Dr. Dylan, and Kaito joined them.
"I’ll drive with Angel," Hiro announced, surprising everyone. No one argued. They simply nodded.
"Can I come with you?" Stales asked with a smile.
"You can use Taros’ car," Hiro replied, clearly wanting a moment alone with Angela.
"I didn’t bring my car. I’m also going with you," Taros said, pointing at Samuel. "He’s coming with us too."
"I hate you all. You never know when it’s important," Hiro muttered, walking toward the parking lot that belonged to the south house.
Angela laughed, folding her arms as she watched him. It had been a long time since she’d seen him this way. He looked more like himself again. She turned to Stales. "Do you think he’s back?"
"With the way he held you... gosh, he’s back," Stales whispered, and she giggled softly.
"What’s funny?" Taros asked, his eyes on her. She didn’t know why, but the moment in the cave came rushing back. A cold shiver ran down her spine and she couldn’t look at him. He understood without a word. A soft smile spread across his face.
Hiro’s car stopped in front of them. Taros took the front seat, and she went into the passenger seat with Samuel and Stales.
When they arrived at the hospital, Kaito, Renn, and Alex were waiting outside the ward where Kael had been admitted.
"The tests are being conducted at the moment," Renn informed them.
"Okay, I’ll join them inside," Taros said before walking away.
After an hour of waiting, Dr. Dave came out with a smile that already gave them hope before he even spoke. "It worked. His blood is back to normal. The other test results will be out tomorrow or the next day."
"That’s good news," Hiro said, his voice full of excitement. "What else?"
"His organs are back to normal too, so you can all relax now," Dave told them.
"Thank the moon," Kaito said, letting out a deep sigh of relief.
"So what now?" Renn asked.
"Nothing much, but we’ll keep him till morning," the doctor replied.
"Okay. Thank you so much, Dave," Renn said and pulled him into a brief hug.
"Anytime, bro," Dr. Dave replied with a warm smile.
Bro? Angela was surprised. They had gotten close so quickly, and lately, they seemed too comfortable with each other.
"Angela will go back to the dorms with Stales and Alex. They need rest," Kaito said, sitting down on one of the seats.
"Hell no, Kaito. I want to stay," Angela said firmly. He was doing it again, making decisions for her without asking.
"I’m thinking about your health. You need rest," he told her gently.
"He’s right," Hiro whispered beside her, his hand sliding around her neck. "You need to rest."
"Okay. Goodnight," she said, rolling her eyes as she turned to leave, but Renn stopped her and opened his arms for a hug.
"Are you going to punish us this way?" he asked softly, holding her longer than she expected. "Goodnight, my baby."
When she broke away, she didn’t bother to hug Kaito, and he didn’t seem to care. Angela hissed under her breath and turned to go.
"We will talk about Marcus when I get back. Don’t leave the room," he commanded.
She didn’t reply. With Hiro beside her, they walked out. Outside, Alex and Stales were standing near the car waiting.
"Who does he think he is?" she asked angrily, her brows furrowed.
"Calm down, you’re getting angry over something so small," Hiro said, opening the door for her. "You haven’t changed at all."
Angela rolled her eyes and sat quietly. The others got in, and they drove to her dorm first, dropping Alex and her off. She hugged Stales goodbye, and when she turned to leave, Hiro stopped her.
"What is it?" she asked, confused, but he slipped his arm around her waist and drew her close. "Someone might see us."
"I told you I don’t care," Hiro said, his voice low and deep. He leaned close, his breath brushing her skin as his lips grazed her neck. A sharp shiver ran through her when he whispered, "How about I claim you tomorrow?"
Her heart froze for a moment. Did he just say that? Did he mean it, or was this another one of his games? Her eyes searched his, desperate to find the truth.
"Say something... yes or no."
Angela only nodded. She couldn’t speak. Her tongue felt heavy, her throat dry, her heartbeat too loud.
"Okay, little wolf," he murmured, brushing a kiss against her cheek before letting her go. "We’ll see tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a good day. Goodnight."