I could do this . I could totally get through a doctor's evaluation on how I was healing , then talk with a psychiatrist about the hell I went through , and to quote Dr. William , ' devise a treatment plan . ' Okay , maybe I couldn't . I needed out of this bed and away from the hospital . I wanted somewhere dark and quiet . I was to exposed , and to well seen . There was a door and window someone could come at me from . I was sitting in the middle of the room , confined to a bed . Goddess , needed out of here . " Calm down , " Calyx ordered me . I snapped out of my spiraling thoughts . This was the third time he had snapped me out of my thoughts . " I'm sorry , this is all a lot , " I apologized . " It's fine . I will keep you grounded if that is what you need to get you through all this , " Calyx said . " I will do whatever you need to keep you grounded . " " Hold my hand , " I said instantly . " How will that help ? " he asked me , confusion written across his face . " Squeeze my hand if you notice that my thoughts are running wild . I have a feeling that talking with your uncle and then maybe the psychiatrist I will keep me retreating into myself , " I sighed . I was not looking forwards to this . He had already noticed when I had started to spiral and get lost in my thoughts . " Okay , " he agreed . Calyx took my hand into his larger one . " I'll squeeze when I notice you getting lost . " His eyes then glazed over as he was min - linking someone . Dr. William entered my hospital room a few minutes later . He had a clipboard and a towel with him . Dr. William sat on my other side , sitting in Markus's chair . " Amalie , I am really glad to see you awake , " he smiled to me . " Thanks Dr. William , " I said , trying to sound confident . " Hey , you don't have to pretend here . Nothing leaves this room unless you want it to . What we talk about stays between the three of us until you wish to share it with Markus , " Dr. William assured me . I nodded my head in understanding , trying to relax my shoulders . " Good , " he stated with a nod . Dr. William stood up and walked to the foot of my bed . " Now , let's take a look at your leg and some of the lacerations that you received from your parents . " " Beren said that she was able to heal everything but my leg , " I spoke up . " That's very good to hear . Beren is doing a wonderful job then , " Dr. William said with a smile . He lifted the edge of my blanket off my feet . He picked up my left foot and examined it . It was wrapped tightly from my foot to over my knee . Due to me being a werewolf and in a coma , I did not need it in a cast . Dr. William carefully unwrapped my foot and leg . He then felt long my leg . He looked pleased with what he saw and felt . 1/3 Cal had to squeeze my hand once as I wandered to deep into memories . I knew that Dr. William was examining my leg , but I couldn't help but remember my dad hurting me every time he touched me . I let out a sigh as I fought of the memories with Cal's help . " Okay , both of your ankles look good to , " he said as he set my broken leg back down on the bed . " Some minor scaring , but silver will do that to even the strongest of wolves . " This time it was me squeezing Cal's hand as he started to growl . He took a deep breath and then squeezed back so I would know that he was okay . " Can I see your wrists ? " Dr. William asked as he sat back in the chair he had commandeered . I handed him my left hand . He looked over the scars and nodded . I then held up my right to show that I would not be letting go of Cal's hand but so that way he could still see it . Dr. William rolled his eyes and smiled . " I guess that will work . Okay , now I'm going to have you lean forward . I want to check your back , and then I am going to undo your gown . " " What ? Why ? " I asked , panic lacing my tone . " It's alright . I need to see your ribs . You had several deep wounds on your stomach and a few fractured ribs . I can check our ribs from the back and sides , so that way you are not exposed too long in the front . But I need to check your stomach , " he explained . He then reached back and grabbed the towel from earlier . " I brought this so that way you could cover your breasts if you wanted to . I figured you would be uncomfortable . You have never shifted around anyone . " " Thank you , " I whispered . Dr. William had thought of my comfort before he came . " Can Cal undo the string on my gown ? " " Not a problem , and that is fine , " he smiled gently to me . " Now , go ahead and lean forward . " I did as he asked . Cal used his free hand pulled the tie on my hospital gown . I felt Dr. Willam press on my back . He felt a few different places . " Any pain or discomfort ? " Dr. William asked . " No , " I answered honestly . " Good , that's very good . Okay , go ahead and take off the gown and cover up with the towel , " he said . " I'll close my eyes , " he laughed . I smiled at him . I let go of Cal's hand to start undressing . I then turned to Cal and raised an eyebrow at him . " What ? " Calyx asked innocently . " Eyes , closed , " I ordered . 2/3 Chapter 12 Amalie " Come on , please ? " he asked with a pout . I smiled and stated , " No , eyes closed . " With a dramatic sigh , he did as I asked . " Okay , " I said as I finished covering my breasts . " I'll make this quick , " Dr. William said . He looked at my scars . " I'm going to touch your sides real quick and then we will be done . I will also need you to take a few deep breaths . " I nodded my head . Dr. William put his hands on my side and stated , " Now . " I took several deep breaths as instructed . " Any pain or discomfort from your ribs ? " Dr. William asked . " No , " I said . " That is really good . Go ahead and get dressed , we'll close our eyes , " Dr. William smiled to me and then gave a pointed look towards Cal . Both men closed their eyes , and I got dressed . " I'm decent , " I said . " Okay , you healed very nicely . Beren did a wonderful job . Stay off your leg for at least two more days and you should be good. We'll get you to x - ray tomorrow morning , " he said . " Now , we have a psychiatrist on staff here or we can reach out to other packs . " Chapter Comments 12 Write Comments SHARE In CrushReel's ongoing romance novel, "All the Wrong Reasons," the protagonist, Andrea, faces a pivotal choice: either write a sex column or risk losing her job due to her lack of experience in that area. Determined to succeed, Andrea embarks on a journey to explore this unfamiliar territory. Along the way, she encounters Just, setting the stage for unexpected twists and emotional revelations in their blossoming relationship within the realms of a modern setting. 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