Chapter 28 Chapter 28 .90 % L +63 Dr. Lisa sighs dramatically as she finishes patching up Enochs back , dusting off her hands like shes just finished dealing with a particularly unruly child . Alright , big guy , this should be the last time I have to see you in here , she mutters , giving me a pointed look before snapping off her gloves . Last time ? She nods , her expression shifting into something more thoughtful . I think its about time his wolf wakes up . The words settle like a lead in my chest . I should be thrilled . I should be fucking ecstatic that Enoch is finally healing , that he might be whole again . But instead , my throat tightens , and a strange , nauseating dread creeps in . I force a grin . Thats … great , right ? Enoch , who had been sitting quietly on the exam table , his back still riddled with fresh scars , tilts his head at me . He doesnt say anything , but I can feel his eyes burning into me as if he knows as if he fucking knows Im lying . Lisa leans back against her desk . Its likely that when his wolf returns , his memory will follow . I freeze . Wait , you mean- Most likely , yes , she confirms , rubbing at her temples . His brain is already functioning better . Hes speaking more , reacting more . If his wolf returns , theres a high chance his memories will too . Something in my stomach churns , and for the first time in a long time , I dont know what the hell to do with my hands . Because I know exactly what this means . Enoch will remember who he is . Hell remember his past , his rank , his real home . Hell have a life outside of this pack , outside of me My mouth opens , but I dont trust myself to speak , so I just nod , my forced smile still plastered onto my face . I let Enoch step out first , lingering at the door , but before I can close it behind me , Dr. Lisas voice stops me cold . You do know that when he regains his memories , right ? she says , softer now . He wont remember anything from this place . Not your pack . Not the time hes spent here . Hell be back to the person he was before . My heart stutters in my chest , but I still manage to laugh . Oh , come on , Doc . Its not like Id miss babysitting a six foot five caveman forever . She doesnt laugh . Her lips press into a thin line as she watches me , probably waiting for the moment my bullshit crumbles . But I dont let it . Instead , I wink at her before stepping out and shutting the door behind me . Enoch is standing there , waiting , but something in his face has changed . Hes looking at me the way he does Im upset but dont want to say it . I smile at him , but he doesnt smile back . he knows The walk back to our room is silent , but my brain isnt . Its a damn storm . I try to shove down the anxiety twisting inside me , but it lingers , whispering awful things in my ear . 1/6 +63 Chapter 28 This is temporary . Hes going to leave .. Youre just someone passing through his life . I hate that it hurts . I hate that it fucking hurts . But before I can dwell on it for too long , the world tilts . I squeal as Im suddenly lifted off the ground . Enoch ! I screech , arms flailing as he effortlessly carries me down the hall like I weigh nothing . Put me down , you absolute menace- He doesnt . If anything , he tightens his grip , his lips twitching like he finds my suffering hilarious . Room , he says simply , carrying me inside before dropping me unceremoniously onto the bed . I bounce slightly from the impact , my hair falling into my face as I gape at him . What the actual fuck was that for ? Enoch doesnt answer . He kneels in front of me , his massive hands wrapping around my ankle , and I go Oh . My breath catches as he studies my foot , his fingers tracing over the bruises that formed when I fell earlier . His touch is gentle so , so gentle and before I can tell him Im fine , he starts massaging . I let out an embarrassingly breathy sound . I swear , his smirk is smug . I can I can do that myself , I stammer , but I dont stop him . He doesnt stop either . His strong fingers knead the soreness away , moving slowly up my calf , his hands warm and firm against my skin . I should say something . I should stop him . But my brain has officially short circuited , especially when he lifts my leg slightly- And presses his lips to my lower leg . I freeze . Oh , Oh , no no no no no . My pulse skyrockets as his lips continue trailing up my leg , slow and purposeful . Each kiss feels like a branding mark , searing into my skin . My fingers curl into the sheets , and I can barely breathe . Hes close now . Too close . His lips ghost over the sensitive skin of my thigh , and my heart is about to fucking burst . And then- A sharp knock sounds at the door . I shove Enoch off me so fast that he actually falls backward , landing on his ass with a disgruntled growl . 2/6 Chapter 28 Oh my Goddess . I scramble to sit up , my face burning , while Enoch glares murder at the door like bes about to rip whose tasagan Another knock . Fuck , I mutter under my breath , dragging a hand down my face before shooting food a book You better wise to face off your face before I open that door . He does not . I exhale sharply before standing up , my legs still slightly wobbly , and make my way to the door . Whoners on the other side better have a damn good reason for interrupting , or I swear to the Goddess- The second I yank the door open , still flustered as hell , a young Omega stands there , wide eyed and a bit nervous the … youre on dinner duty , she says , avoiding my gaze . You need to start now ? I blink at her . The headmaid is dead , and now the Omega rank is left scrambling to figure things ou on their own Since nobody wants to risk getting their hands dirty with actual work , it means me Riverstone Packs personal punting bag is on dinner duty for seventy pack members . Yeah , okay . Ill be down in a minute . The Omega scurries off , leaving me standing there . I turn back to grab my apron , but before I can take a step , a strong atte snakes around my waist , pulling me back into solid heat . The words are low , rasped out against the shell of my ear , and I swear to Goddess my entire body locks up . Because thats not just a fragmented sentence . Thats a full sentence . I spin in Enochs hold , looking up at him in disbelief . His grip on me is firm , protective , as if he lets go , Ill disappear . His eyes those wild , forest green depths are searching my face as though he doesnt know why he said it either My heart skips . I dont want to read into it . I really dont . I exhale and poke at his chest . Then come with me . It takes a beat before he nods . I dont know why that makes something warm bloom in my chest , but I ignore it and drag him toward the kitchen . *** Im expecting to be stuck in the kitchen by myself , as per usual . The other Omegas have loved leaving me to do the impossible , dumping tasks on me and calling it my job . Its fine . Whatever . Ive been doing this for years . What I wasnt expecting was for Enoch to start moving like a damn chef . I barely set the ingredients down before hes already at the counter , effortlessly cutting thick steaks as the with a blade in his hand . he was born I stop , watching in pure horror as he dices vegetables with unholy precision , his movements swift , and damn almost inhumanly fast . Okay , where the fuck did you learn how to do that ? I blurt . 3/6 463 Chapter 28 Enoch glances up , clearly unbothered . Dont know . He slices another perfect cut . Just know , Of course he does . I squint at him but shake it off and focus on kneading dough for the bread . For a while , everything is … peaceful . Almost domestic . Until Enoch flings an entire handful of flour in my face . He freezes . The entire kitchen is silent . And then I wheeze out a laugh . The way his brows furrow in confusion makes it even funnier . I gasp between laughs , clutching the counter . You little shit- But before I can launch a counterattack , Enoch does something I did not expect . He smiles . Not a smirk . Not his usual blank , emotionless expression . A real , genuine smile . And holy fuck , its beautiful . It makes him look young , almost boyish , as if for a moment , hes not some lost , dangerous rogue . Like hes just … him . My chest aches . This would be gone soon too . I reach out without thinking , swiping at the flour smudged on his cheek . My fingers linger longer than they should , and I swear I see his pupils dilate as he watches me . Were standing too close . I should move . I should . But I dont . I do what I always do . I kiss his forehead . Then his nose . And this time , he closes the space between us . His lips press against mine , slow and deep , and my entire body melts . Its not rushed . Its not desperate . Its something else , something that makes my toes curl and my heart stutter . His tongue swipes on my lips , asking for entry and I give it to him as our tongue clashes . I dont know how long we stay like that , lips tangled , hands gripping each other , afraid to let go . But then I feel it . Something hard pressing against my stomach . 4/6 Chapter 28 I freeze . Oh Goddess . Enoch does not . His hands slide up my waist , clearly about to continue , but I shove him away so fast he actually stumbles back He looks thoroughly unamused by this turn of events . I , on the other hand , am mortified . I clear my throat . Were were cooking , you menace . Keep it in your pants . Enoch doesnt even try to look guilty . I turn away , desperately trying to focus on literally anything else before I combust , but the warmth in my stomach doesnt fade . Neither does the way Enoch keeps looking at me like he wants something I shake it off and finish cooking . 珍珍 考 Serving dinner is its own brand of hell . Seventy people . Thats how many I have to feed . Enoch helps , much to my shock . He carries the heavy trays , sets the plates , and at one point nearly makes a grown warrior shit himself with just one glare . I dont want this ! I told you , Im a vegetarian . Fuck- One guy grumbles . I bite my lips about to apologize . But his eyes widened from someone behind me . I turn to see Enoch glaring at him . The guy stares at his steak . Then stares at Enoch . Then picks up his fork and starts eating like his life depends on it . I bite my lip , trying so hard not to laugh . Kallias is sitting on the head table , his eyes locked onto me . Oh , he is pissed . He watches everything , his jaw locked , his fists clenched so tight I can hear his bones creak . Fuck off . When I put his plate in front of him , his hand shoots out , grabbing my wrist . The word is a command . I stiffen , my eyes flicking to Seraphina , who is sitting at his left . She looks livid , gripping her spoon so hard it might snap . I glance at Enoch , who looks one second away from snapping Kallias neck . But with seventy pack members watching , I cant risk it . 5/6 Chapter 28 I force a smile and sit beside Kallias . I hate it . Hate how smug he looks , as hes put Enoch in his place . Like he won . Food is served . Conversations pick up again . But I dont eat . Kallias leans in , his voice sickeningly sweet . You should eat , little Omega . I clench my fists . Seraphinas spoon scrapes across her plate aggressively . And as Kallias lifts his drink to his lips , I sit there , trapped , wondering how long I have to endure this before I can finally leave . Fucking bastard . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!