Chapter 13 I was suffocating . I forced as much air down my throat but it wasnt enough . My hands had curled themselves around my neck . It was like every breath I took . I was swallowing ackl . A burning sensation would travel down my throat to the very core of my body . Ind ignite unworldly pain to spread across every particle making up my being . The inflammation in my chest felt like a thousand knives piercing through me all at once . Tears welled in my eyes as the pain tripled . It reached every crevice in my body . Not a single muscle tenseless from the pain . Beating my soul inside and out . I ped out . I could only hear the distinct footsteps of Lila running away and frantically screaming for Bentley before I passed od . A world of black stretching abyss welcoming me into the caress of nothing . When I came to , Lila was fast asleep beside me on a chair . Her head rested against her folded arms on the side of the bed . Judging from the bareness of the room and the unfamiliar peach painted walls , we were in one of the spare rooms at the Pack House . It was a lot closer to the field than the small house I currently lived in . Rubbing my temples . I closed my eyes shut . There was a sort of ringing in my head . A migraine that made my focus a little woozy . It hurt like hell but it was more annoying than anything . After a few breaths , I opened my eyes and turned to look at the window . I nearly groaned out loud at the darkness just beyond the room. It was already nightfall . I slept for almost the entire day . I could faintly remember checking the time and seeing that it was only ten in the morning when I passed out . I sighed . Ill just have to work twice as hard tomorrow to make up for today . I already felt bad for Bentley yet again finding me unconscious . My eyes drifted to the small child beside me . Her back rose and fell steadily as she breathed . A small squeeze made my eyes fall to my hand . I realized she was holding onto my finger . Her tiny fingers curled around my pinky . A frown marred on my face at the dried tear streaks down Lilas cheeks . I slowly reached over her even though lifting my arms alone strained my sore muscles . Gently , I wiped her tears away . Lila stirred in her sleep but nuzzled into her folded arms against the bed . She was always a light sleeper . A breath of relief came over me when she didnt wake up . I wasnt sure how bad her reaction would be if she saw me . Imustve terrified her . Images of her helplessly frightened face flashing in my mind before I forcefully shut them out . Guilt and frustration built up inside me . I didnt want her to have to see that . Of all times , it had to happen when I was with her . Even when I knew there was nothing I couldve done to prevent it , I still felt responsible . Like I shouldve been strong enough to withstand it when no one ever could . This isnt safe for you , Selene , I looked up upon hearing a croaky voice to see Bentley walking in with a frown . He closed the door behind him with a bouquet of roses tucked against his forearm . My lips tugged up when I realized it was the flowers he so carefully grew himself . Bentley allowed me to work on his garden but the roses were off limits . His mate had loved his roses , and since then he wanted to be the only one taking care of it . It brought him some form of solace for his loss . Without him saying it , I knew that by growing the roses himself , he still felt her presence . He felt like she was right there with him . He was wearing a checkered shirt with long khakis a size too big for his lanky body . He looked tired . Gray hair messy and eyes sunken in more than usual . It made me feel worse knowing he probably didnt get any sleep because he was worried about me . Bentley sighed heavily before laying the flowers on my nightstand and pulling the desk chair to sit at my right . Taking my hand in his , he furrowed his brows together before tightening his grip . This is the seventh time this month . Chapter 13 I swallowed thickly . Averting my gaze from him , I chewed on my lip . Fear rippled inside me from his tone d talked about these attacks because I never wanted to . He knew what they were but he never made was aware it made me uncomfortable . So hearing Bentley bring it up now had my nerves kicking You slept for two days . My mouth parted in surprise . Two days ? This was the longest I ever slept through . Granted , that attack was far worse compared to my past ones , but this is outrageous . Two days . A full forty eight hours of sleep Lila- She wouldnt leave your side . She was afraid youd leave her too Bentleys eyes trailed over to the small body beside me . His gaze softened in sadness . -like her parents .