Emily’s P. O. V
Cole was moving back and forth with a loud growl, while the elderly woman in front of me tried so hard to act calm when she was slightly trembling.
“Luna do you feel any pain here.” She asked then pressed her fingers on the side of my ribs causing me to groan in pain.
A loud growl came from behind her again that sounded like a warning.
She tensed and stilled her movement.
I glanced at Cole with a frown.
“Um…. what of ….” She trailed off and glanced behind to where Cole was standing.
He really was putting unreasonable pressure on the poor woman. She was scared of him but still wanted to do her job well. I guess that was the strength of his wolf. But then again, why was his wolf in full control since that day?.
“Cole, can you please let the doctor help me out. You growling at her every minute isn’t helping at all.” I said softly.
He moved closer and stood in front of me while the doctor quickly stepped aside.
He sat on the bed next to me and sighed softly.
“I know that she’s the only one who can treat your injuries. But I don’t like how rough she is being with you.” He answered surprising me.
“Rough?. She’s not rough at all, she very gentle with me. The reason I’m groaning is because the sides of my ribs are slightly hurting. The blow from Naomi was too strong.” I answered.
A flicker of red flashed in his eyes for just a second before he stood up.
“Well, what’s her condition?” He asked the woman coldly, who quickly lowered her gaze to the ground.
“Alpha, I would like to ask the Luna to remove her shirt.” She said in a whisper.
Cole turned and faced her without a word.
“I apologize, I’m truly sorry.” She quickly said then put her hands together to stop the trembling.
“Cole, can you leave us alone for just a few minutes?” I asked seriously.
He turned to face me with a surprised expression.
“Please,” I said in a low tone.
He sighed loudly then nodded.
“Just for five minutes.” He answered then glanced at the doctor coldly.
“Don’t do anything to hurt her.” He warned while he walked out.
I looked at the doctor with a smile, she was still gazing at the floor.
“He’s gone, you can now look up .” I said softly.
“Thank you.” She answered then looked up.
“What should I call you doctor?” I asked simply.
“Betty.” She answered in a respectful tone.
“Betty, thank you so much for coming here in a rush. If you don’t mind, I will take off my shirt so that you can take a look at me. My sides are really hurting.” I said honestly.
“Thank you.” She answered then moved closer.
I closed my eyes and winced in pain while I slowly took it off. Once it was laid down on the bed, I covered my breasts with my hands. Dr or not, it was somehow uncomfortable having a stranger looking at my body.
I opened my eyes only to see a shocked expression on her face.
“What?” I asked with a slight chuckle. I was so nervous for some reason.
She quickly moved closer and pressed her fingers on the left side of my stomach.
I looked down and held in my breath, there was a huge red bruise there.
“Are you in so much pain?” She asked in concern.
“Yes, it does hurt a lot, but I was pretending to feel nothing in front of Cole because of his anger. I feel that he might do something bad to those women if he does find out.” I answered sadly.
“Can you please lay down for a minute?” She said then walked to the couch where her first Aid Kit was.
I slowly lay down with my hands still covering my chest.
“You are badly bruised, but luckily nothing seems to be broken.” She said then walked to where I was.
“It will take a week for the pain you are experiencing to stop. I will give you an injection which is a very strong pain killer. It will kill the pain instantly for a few hours, but the pain will return. That’s why when it does, please do call for me.” She said then grabbed my hand gently.
There was no use in hiding my body anymore, yes it was uncomfortable. But I needed the pain to lessen.
“I hate needles,” I said in a low tone.
“Well it’s very normal, some prefer medicine to an injection while some prefer an injection to medicine.” She said while she wiped my wrist with a spirit swab.
“I’m giving you this injection because it’s the quickest way to relieve your pain.” She said.
I closed my eyes and waited for her to do it.
“Deep breath Luna.” She whispered.
I was about to inhale deeply when I felt the needle pierce my skin.
“Damn,” I murmured to myself. It wasn’t painful at all but I still hated needles.
“See, it’s already over.” She said with a chuckle.
I opened my eyes surprised at how I had not felt the needle being pulled out.
“Can you hold this for me?” She asked.
I sat upright ignoring the pain and looked at the spirit swab on my wrist.
“Sure,” I answered then held it there.
“You will be okay Luna. You are fragile compared to us, but yet so strong.” She said with a smile.
“Thank you,” I answered cheerfully.
She quickly froze when the door opened and Cole walked in.
“I said five minutes damn I …” He cut his words short when his eyes went on my naked body.
I quickly dropped the spirit swab and grabbed a pillow behind me covering my chest with heated cheeks.
He glanced at the Dr with a cold glare then pointed at the door.
“Yes alpha.” She answered then grabbed her first Aid Kit and walked out.
“Cole she was just doing her job.” I pointed out.
He looked at me with a soft expression on his face.
“I know….” He trailed off while he moved closer and sat next to me.
“But I also can’t handle seeing you in pain.” He answered then pressed his hand gently on my cheek as I leaned into the warmth he was offering.
“I will be fine,” I answered softly.
He grabbed the pillow in his hands while gazing into my eyes.
“There is no need to hide your body from me.” He whispered as he pulled back the pillow.
I sat there feeling shy while his eyes roamed all over my body.
“That must hurt right?” He asked softly.
“Not at all.” I lied.
He met my eyes then smiled. There was something about his smile that felt off and very dark.
“I have some things to take care of. You get some rest.” He whispered huskily then leaned in and kissed my head gently.