My Claws Were Sharp, But His Love Cut Deeper Novel

Chapter 12 You dont even know me .

I say going back to my work .

I know that youre intelligent , youre compassionate , youre brave , and I know that youre lonely .

he says .

The intelligent and compassionate parts I get .

That could easily be discerned from me being a doctor and helping him , those two make sense .

The brave part Im not sure about , but the lonely part ..

Why do you say Im lonely ? I ask him , wiping off the blood and turning to get the scalpel .

I lift it up .

showing him that Im about to cut into his leg .

He nods and continues .

The closest university with a medical school is about an hour north of here .

Between here and there , there are many areas where a lone wolf could run , if she wanted to .

But instead , he stops .

grunting as I carefully slice into his leg .

Instead , you chose to come to an area that is full of wolves .

Hes partially right .

Annika misses being in a pack , she misses the companionship of being with other wolves .

Me , Id be fine living alone the rest of my life , but my wolf likes the smell of the forest and it makes her feel more settled to smell the scent of other wolves .

Warren hisses and I glance up at him , watching him take deep breaths to control his pain .

How do you do that ? I ask .

Do what ? Manage this level of pain ? Mind over matter .

Physical pain will break you mentally if you let it .

Thats why people get tortured for information .

If you can break the body , you can usually break the mind .

My mind is stronger than my body and my body is very strong .

I glance at the scars on his legs again .

Theyre a testament to the accuracy of his words .

Youve been fighting for a long time ? I ask , cutting and pulling the muscles away from where his bones have snapped into pieces .

Since I became an Alpha , nearly twelve years ago .

Chapter 12 That eyebrow shoots up again .

Its an arrogant look , but on Warren , its oh so sexy .

I took over the pack when I was eighteen , Im now thirty , thats twelve years , little wolf .

Annikas not that little , I say , returning my attention to his leg .

She is compared to Arric .

Well , Artic is an Alpha wolf .

Only another Alpha would be larger than an Alpha wolf , I say , as I carefully pluck out the first bone .

I look at it , checking to see where it goes and then I press it against the bone it snapped off of .

Okay , Arric , lets see what youve got , I say , carefully holding the bone in place so Arric can begin to heal the fracture .

I watch as the bone begins to connect and seal in front of my eyes .

Cool ! I say , forgetting where I am and who Im with .

Ive been working with humans for so long that I forgot how quickly wolves can heal , especially Alpha wolves .

Is it that exciting ? Warren asks me drolly .

I shrug .

I know not everyone finds medicine and surgery thrilling , but I do .

It is for me .

Then it must be my lucky day , he says , just as there is a knock at the door .

I look at the door , then at Alpha Warren, wondering who could possibly be knocking .

I told you I would protect you , he says smiling .

His smile is so beautiful that it nearly takes my breath away .

Come in , Charlie , he says , not taking his eyes off of me .

Alpha … what the fuck are you doing in here ? he astriding quickly to the table and looking at Alpha Warrens leg , filleted and open on the table .

Warren As much pain as Im in , Im enjoying watching and talking to my mate .

Shes unlike any woman or she wolf Ive ever met .

Besides the crazy notion that I would reject her , shes funny .

I love how shes constantly murmuring to herself , talking to herself as if no one else can hear her .

I can hear every word and without being marked , its a good second option to knowing whats going on inside that interesting mind of hers .

Chapter 12 Her face is nearly as expressive as her murmurs .

She hasnt learned or doesnt care about hiding her facial expressions .

Once again , I find it refreshing .

She isnt trying to be coy or impress me because .

Im an Alpha .

On the contrary , its almost as if shes trying to get away from me BECAUSE Im an Alpha .

Its not going to happen .

Ive searched for this little doctor too long to let her go now .

To answer your question , Charlie , Dr.

Yara here is piecing me back together , slowly and painstakingly , which is preferable to Dr.

Stevens plan which was to remove my leg .

I say and my Betas eyes flash up to mine .

He understands the ramifications of what Ive said .

And as my Beta , hes in line to take over the pack .

Thankfully , I trust my Beta and I know that he has no desire to be an Alpha .

Its not an easy job and he makes it easier by being an incredible Beta .

Are you at least numb ? he asks , his lip curling as he looks at what Yara is doing .

Utterly ridiculous Alpha , Yara murmurs , obviously listening in to our conversation and giving her own opinions of me that she thinks we cant hear .

Charlie looks at me frowning .

She knows we can hear her , right ? he asks in the mind link .

Apparently not , I say , smiling .

No , no numbing , I tell him out loud .

I might agree with her , he says , scowling at me .

Give me the run down on Brady .

Did you kill him ? I ask , watching my mate .

Arric , you ready ? she asks softly , all her concentration on her work .

Yes , mate , Arric answers and Charlie turns to look at her again , leaning over to watch as Arrie heals my bone .

Oh shit ! Thats fucking awesome ! he says .

I know right , my mate says , smiling a huge fucking smile at my Beta .

Without thinking .

I snarl jealously .

13:05 My Claws Were Chapter 12 Both of them jolt and while it fucking hurts that she tugs on my newly healed bone , it doesnt break again .

Sorry , Alpha , Charlie says , showing his neck .

She looks at Charlie submitting and then at me and her lips press tightly together .

She doesnt approve .

I lean forward so shes sure that Im talking to her .

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