Chapter 18 Raymond , who had been checking his phone in the corner , finally looked up . " Giana , maybe let the nurse handle that . " " I've almost got it , " she persisted , pressing her thumb directly against the cut . Pain lanced through my head , and I jerked away involuntarily . " Stop ! " Raymond was beside us in an instant , gently pulling Giana's hands away . " That's enough . I'll call the nurse . " The doctor had to re - stitch part of the wound , extending my hospital stay by another day . On the morning of what should have been my final day , Raymond was called away for Alpha training , leaving Giana and me alone . She lounged in the visitor's chair , scrolling through her phone with an air of boredom . " I don't understand why you're still here , " I said finally . " If you hate me so much , why spend hours in my hospital room ? " Giana lowered her phone , a calculated smile spreading across her face . " Because every minute I'm here is another minute Raymond isn't secretly with you . " Before I could respond , she held up her hand , the light catching on a delicate ring - the one I'd watched Raymond give her . " Do you like it ? " she asked , admiring it herself . " Raymond had it specially made . We have matching ones . She pulled a chain from beneath her shirt , revealing Raymond's ring . " He can't wear his publicly yet , of course . Not until after your little arrangement is over . " " Get out , " I said , my voice deadly calm . " Excuse me ? " Her eyes widened in mock offense . " Get out of my room . And tell Raymond not to bother visiting again either . " When Raymond returned an hour later , I met his concerned expression with an emotionless stare . " Giana said you were upset , " he began . " Don't come tomorrow , " I said flatly . " I don't need your help anymore . " Raymond frowned . " Aurora , if this is about Giana- " " I said I don't want you here . Is that so difficult to understand ? " His expression shifted between frustration and quilt . " Fine , " he finally conceded . " But I'll come alone next 1/3 Chapter 18 time . No Giana . " +15 BONUS The next day , I sat on the edge of my hospital bed , fully dressed and waiting . My bag was packed , discharge papers signed , and the nurse had removed my IV hours ago . But Raymond didn't come . One hour passed . Then two . Then three . I checked my phone repeatedly , but there were no messages . I finally called him myself , only to be sent straight to voicemail . Just as I was about to give up and call a taxi , my phone rang . Raymond's face flashed on the screen . " Where are you ? " I asked , unable to keep the frustration from my voice . " Aurora , I'm so sorry , " he said , sounding breathless . " Giana had an emergency . She fell during training and sprained her ankle . I had to take her to the clinic . " Of course . Another Giana emergency . " Don't worry about it , " I said flatly . " I'll get home myself . " The sun was setting as I left the hospital , my head throbbing . While trudging along the sidewalk , a sleek black sports car slowed beside me . The window rolled down to reveal Kane's handsome face with his signature smirk in place . " Need a ride , future Luna ? " he called , drawing out the title mockingly . I hesitated , noticing he wasn't alone . A beautiful woman with long red hair sat in his passenger seat , eyeing me with open curiosity . " I'm fine , thank you , " I replied stiffly . " Who's she ? " the redhead demanded , pouting at Kane . " Another one of your playthings ? " Kane's expression cooled instantly . " Watch your tongue , " he said , his voice suddenly sharp . " That's Aurora , future Luna of the Blood Moon Pack . You will address her with respect . " The woman rolled her eyes . " Whatever . She doesn't look like much to me . Just another pathetic wolf pining after her mate while he- " She never finished her sentence . Kane reached across her to open the passenger door , his movements calm but deliberate . " Get out , " he said , voice deadly quiet . 2/3 G Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!