“Understood.” “Remove the order regarding her, Caelan, immediately.” Caelan sighed; he had already altered it but had not informed anyone. “You may touch her, Joe; I grant you permission.”
Mason fixed him with a piercing gaze, “It caused her pain, you are aware.” When I was required to collect her.
“It will not occur at this moment, I assure you.”
“You must cease this, Caelan.” It fails to safeguard her.
Caelan was aware of that; however, he appeared to be a selfish individual, and until he ascertained her allegiance, he would continue in that manner. He informed his Beta that “Maurice is also permitted to touch her,” as he wished for Daisy to receive medical attention, necessitating a change in the order due to his pack doctor being male. Caelan was aware that Mason would desire to hold her hand and likely wish to embrace her upon her awakening.
The man consistently embraced her following one of Caelan’s Alpha Orders to provide solace. This would be entirely unchanged. The order she was subjected to had been modified, yet Caelan chose not to disclose this information to her.
He remained opposed to anyone contacting her; as for Mason, Caelan simply had to manage the situation. As he had always possessed. No new developments exist in that regard. He observed Mason as he delicately caressed her face. He would never harm her; the man has loved her since the moment of her birth.
Mason disregarded Caelan entirely. Caelan was unsurprised; his sole concern at that moment was for Daisy. It was only upon observing his Beta closely that he recognised the latter was attired in different clothing and had also bathed.
Mason’s garments bore Daisy’s blood, likely to prevent her from witnessing her own blood on him. Caelan stated, “I will allow you some time alone with her, Joe.” He presumed the man would likely desire that.
“It is unnecessary, Caelan.”
“I must shower and tidy myself up; I will return shortly.”
“Refrain from returning with the scent of Lydia; I may very well strike you in the face.”
“I have not engaged in intimate relations with Lydia for several days,” Caelan remarked as he exited the room. He sensed his Beta’s gaze upon him but chose to disregard it.
Caelan had not even slept in the same room as her. He was aware that she remained in his room. Nevertheless, he had not been. He had spent the previous nights in his dilapidated room and had only encountered Lydia when he returned for clothing or to bathe; she appeared displeased by this arrangement. Presumably believed he had another female wolf for copulation. However, he had not, and she could perceive his scent as much as she desired. She would not detect another’s scent on him; he desired solitude and consequently chose to sleep elsewhere.
He entered his room and found her in bed, alert and texting on her phone. He had anticipated that she would be asleep. It appeared that there was no such fortune.
“Is Daisy well?”She enquired, gazing at him. Caelan furrowed his brow; how was she aware of the incident?
“I am not yet awake,” he declared succinctly.
“Your mother informed me of the incident,” she exhaled deeply and shook her head.
“Dreadful.”
“I prefer not to discuss it, Lydia.” He sighed, proceeded to the toilet, closed and secured the door, and showered in solitude, hearing her attempt to open it while he was inside.
She stood at the foot of the bed, entirely unclothed, when he emerged from the bathroom. “Allow me to assist you in contemplating an alternative.” She smiled at him.
“No, thank you.” I will return to the hospital.
“Caelan, we have not engaged in s****l intercourse for several days,” she sulked.
“I am cognisant of that,” he conceded while donning his garments.
“Do you not desire to?”“She enquired with a sigh.” As if she were already aware of the answer to her own inquiry.
Caelan gazed directly at her, his eyes traversing her unclothed form. No, he did not; he recognised this. “Not particularly, Lydia,” he replied candidly; her physique no longer held any allure for him.
She was scowling at him now. “Are you penalising me for engaging in relations with another?””
“Not in the slightest.” “I have numerous thoughts occupying my mind,” he informed her as he proceeded towards the door.
“Are you certain that is all, Caelan?” You have exhibited changes since assuming control.
“Have I?”He cast a fleeting glance at her.
“Affirmative,” she asserted resolutely.
“Assume the role of the true Alpha.” I have other priorities, Lydia, and s****l relations are not currently among my foremost concerns. Feel free to seek an individual to address your s****l requirements. Simply refrain from doing it in this location. You may have a private room if you desire.
“I do not desire an additional room, Caelan, you are aware of that.” Caelan merely gazed at her in silence, exited the room, and proceeded to the pack hospital. Mason was precisely in the location he had previously left him. Looked up at Caelan and distinctly perceived his scent. Caelan had not been absent for a sufficient duration to warrant that. Nor did he possess any intention of doing so. It appeared that there was no genuine interest in Lydia any longer.
Elevated an eyebrow at his Beta, yet refrained from speaking. Was he genuinely astonished that Mason had detected his scent? No, not particularly. The man sought justification to confront his Alpha, likely driven by his own intense emotions; he certainly did not appear to be the content, composed individual he typically was. Caelan observed the sunrise through her bedroom window. Mason had proceeded to the cells an hour prior; John was finally awake, and Mason desired the initial confrontation with him. Caelan would not refuse him that. He merely cautioned his friend and Beta against taking the man’s life.
Mason’s gaze fixed on Caelan, he nodded, and subsequently exited the room. Caelan understood his friend sufficiently to anticipate his self-restraint; however, it was Daisy whom the man had attempted to murder, and Daisy was currently incapacitated in the hospital bed. It may be prudent to reiterate to the man. A life of torment, Joe. If she does not grant permission, it results in a perpetual restriction on your access, as well as mine, to that location.
“Acknowledged, Caelan,” he responded and terminated the connection.
Caelan observed Maurice enter the room, survey his surroundings, and enquire about the Beta’s whereabouts. Caelan informed him while managing the prisoner.
“I will discontinue the sedation and extract the tube; please be prepared, Caelan.” She will be unable to breathe immediately, not until Amelia administers healing. It will probably require a full minute. If she fully awakens, she will likely experience panic.
