Chapter 7 Ayla Apparently , I cant rest without feeling confined .
Its impossible to shut my mind off and I feel out in the open , exposed in this bed .
Im exhausted and I know my brain is fighting to stay awake out of fear , but I cant do this anymore .
I have to do something to feel safer , to protect myself .
I rip out my IV and slowly lower myself out of the bed , to the floor .
I am stiff and sore , but I manage to slip myself under my bed and drag the covers back down over the bed .
Lying on my back , I wonder to myself how being afraid of the dark and hating my cage turned into needing to seek shelter under a bed shrouded in darkness , but here I am .
Maybe , they will think I bolted and I can sneak out when they go looking for me .
However , I dont know where I would go .
I have no family left .
I dont even know where La Plata is .

I could rummage around looking for clothes and money here to get me by , but there would be a high likelihood of getting caught .
I could chance it ; I have nothing to live for anyway .
My eyes finally start to get heavy .
I find myself drifting to sleep thinking about Thanes dimpled smile .
Footsteps shuffling in have me awakening and freezing out of fear .
Ayla , Ayla ? I register the voice to the healer , Eric .
He shuffles around the room and then quickly leaves .
I let out a breath I didnt even realize I was holding .
Closing my eyes I try to slow my heart rate down and slowly return to sleep .
Im not sure how long I was resting for when I get the feeling of someone staring at me .
I startle awake and take in those dark green eyes .
My heart rate spikes , but surprisingly I dont cower away , I just hold his gaze and take a deep inhale of his pine and earth scent as he kneels beside the bed .

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I found you little wolf .
You gave me quite the scare .
I thought you decided to leave me .
He states with a slight chuckle , but with a worried expression on his face .
Leave him ? Why did that thought send a pang through my chest ? Are you afraid ? Did we scare you ? I register the questions and have to think to myself .
Was I scared ? Yes .
Am I scared in this moment ? No.
Unsure of what to do , I nod my head yes .
Thane frowns a little , but reaches his hand out towards me and completely lower himself to the floor so were laying side by side .
I dont take his hand , but the gesture is comforting .
Im sorry if we did anything to frighten you more than you already are Ayla .

You have been through a lot and woke up with strangers , in a new place , which is a lot to process .
Me leaving earlier had nothing to do with you , my wolf Ronan was just really angry on your behalf and I didnt want to scare you so I went and took a breath .
Ronan .
That is a strong name for an alpha wolf .
I like it .
Aramana Im sure would have loved it .
Maybe I can get her back like Eric said , but I would have to stick around here to find out .
I would really like it if you could come out from under here so Eric can check on you and do some more blood work .
He wants to make sure the wolfsbane levels are decreasing and I think getting some food into you would be a great idea .
At the words , my stomach chooses then to erupt in a growl which causes him to chuckle .
Can you come out for me little wolf ? I quickly nod yes and start to slide out from under the bed .
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