My Claws Were Sharp, But His Love Cut Deeper Novel

Chapter 21 She definitely agreed to take over the pack hospital since we all know Dr.

Stevens is past his prime .

I mean , if she backed out now , shed basically be condemning our pack to failure and utter destitution while we wallow in Dr.

Stevens poor medical care , he says , laying it thick .

I smile at Yara as she glares at Charlie .

When he looks at her , she points her finger at him .

You better hope that you never end up in this hospital under my care or you will regret every word that has come out of your mouth this morning ! See , there you go again , claiming that this hospital is yours and you are the lead doctor .

Im glad we got that settled .

Now , lets get going , I say , hobbling to the door .

What are you doing ? she asks me .

I turn and give her an exasperated look .

I have no intention of staying in the pack hospital .

I thought wed already discussed this .

First of all , you need to look up the definition of what a discussion is , because its not what you think it is .

Second , you cant walk .

Let me get you some crutches .

No , I say , not wanting to show weakness in front of the pack .

Unlike last night when I told Yara no , today she steps up to me , getting in my face .

Now you listen to me , Alpha , she says , poking me in the chest .

I growl softly , not liking her dominance .

I mean I kind of like it … okay I like it , but not when Im not capable of giving it back to her .

You walk into that packhouse , hobbling around like you are right now , and youre an easy target .

If someone decides to test your strength , your ability to stay on your feet … she says , shoving my arm and knocking me off balance , youre going down .

I growl , angry that Im so vulnerable right now .

She sticks her finger in my face .

Dont you dare growl at me .

Im trying to protect your status in this pack .

The least you can do is help me as I try to help you .

Now , dont move , she says and strides from the room .

Damn .

I noticed it before ; but shes a whole lot more confident as a doctor than she is as a woman , Chapter 21 Charlie says .

I couldnt agree more .

A moment later , she walks back in with a crutch .

She helps me to get it set to a height that is comfortable for me .

Now , lets try this again , she says , reaching out to shove me like she did before .

This time , the crutch holds me in place .

She looks up at me , those dark green eyes flashing with her frustration .

See the difference ? I do , thank you , I say , surprising her .

She obviously doesnt know how to respond so she gestures .

vaguely with her hand .

And the crutch can be used as a weapon if needed too .

I stand up straight , swinging the crutch around by my side , over my head , and behind my back , expertly showing off to my mate .

Oh , well … I guess youve got that down , she says , before turning toward the door .

Where are you going ? I ask her .

She sighs and turns back to me .

You cant possibly bathe yourself .

I was going one of the to go see if nurses … No.

You can help me .

Im not helping you , she says , but the blush on her cheeks lets me know this is more about her attraction to me than her unwillingness to help me .

You just made a point of showing me that Im vulnerable .

Now , youre going to put me in a shower with a pack member who may or may not exploit that opportunity to have either themselves , their family member , or their mate try to get the upper hand on me and take over my pack ? Wheres the logic in that doctor ? She looks from me to Charlie .

He can help you .

Sorry , Luna .

Ive got work to do , Charlie says .

Im not your Luna , she grumbles .

Youre my mate .

Im the Alpha .

That makes you his Luna , I tell her .

So , little mate , how about that sponge bath ? I ask , waggling my eyebrows at her .

Chapter 21 So arrogant , she says , beginning to walk toward the exit of the hospital .

I thought wed discussed that its not arrogance , its confidence , I say following behind her .

I feel like a stray puppy , following the nice lady who brought food , but I dont care .

Maybe Ill get rewarded if Im a good boy .

She turns and looks at me .

And I thought you were going to look up the definition of discussion , she says , turning on her heel and walking out of the hospital .

How long before she realizes she has no idea where shes going ? Charlie asks me quietly .

I dont know .

With her , I think shell find the packhouse by sheer force of will , I say quietly , watching Yara lift her nose in the air , trying to figure out where shes going .

The she turns to me .

Are you coming ? Oh I certainly do hope I will be soon , I murmur as I begin to follow her .

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