THE BIKER ALPHA WHO BECAME MY SECOND CHANCE MATE

We stayed for what felt like hours but was probably only two . Tristan paced the small room like a caged wolf , his alpha energy crackling with barely contained rage . I sat in the uncomfortable visitor's chair , trying not to stare at Seraphine's battered face , trying not to let the memories it triggered drag me back into my own dark places . When she finally woke up , her voice was barely a whisper , hoarse from the damage to her throat . " Tristan ? " she managed , her eyes unfocused from the medication . " I'm here , " he said , immediately moving to her bedside .

His voice was gentle , the way it got when he was trying to comfort someone who was hurting . " You're safe now . He can't hurt you anymore . " She tried to sit up but winced and fell back against the pillows . " He said ... he said I embarrassed him at the pack meeting . That I talked too much , made him look weak ." Tristan's hands clenched into fists at his sides . " Sera , how long has this been going on ? " " A while , " she admitted , tears starting to slip down her cheeks . " It wasn't always this bad . At first it was just ... grabbing too hard when he was angry .

Pushing me when I said something he didn't like . But lately ... " She trailed off , her hand moving unconsciously to her stomach . " I lost my baby , " she whispered , and the pain in her voice was so raw it made my chest ache . " Last month . He said it was my fault , that I was too weak to carry his pup properly . " That's when the memories I'd managed to bury came flooding back . The room started spinning , and I must have made some kind of sound because suddenly Tristan was at my side , his hands on my shoulders , steadying me . " Are you okay ? " he asked , his voice full of concern .

2 " I'm fine , I managed , even though I was anything but fine . The similarities between Seraphine's story and my own were too much , too close to the surface . Tristan studied my face for a long moment , and I could see the exact moment he put the pieces together . His expression darkened with understanding and rage . " We should go , " he said quietly . " Let Seraphine rest . " The next day at work , everything felt different . Tristan was distracted , constantly checking his phone , and I could tell his mind was elsewhere .

1/2 18:37 Fri , Jan 2 Chapter 41 : Around noon , he got a call that made him immediately start gathering his things . " She's asking for me , " he said , not really looking at me . " The doctor thinks it would be good for her recovery if she has familiar faces around . " My heart sank , even though I had no right to feel possessive of his time and attention . Seraphine needed him more than I did . She was fighting for her life and recovery from trauma that I understood all too well . Even though I still don't know their relationship together .

" You should go , " I said , forcing my voice to sound normal . " She needs you . " He hesitated , clearly torn . " Come with me . I don't like leaving you alone , especially after ..... " He didn't complete it but I already know what he was saying . " I can take care of myself , " I insisted , even though part of me wanted nothing more than to stay close to his protective presence . " Leah will drive me home . We've been doing fine without you hovering over me . " He tried to argue , but I could see the urgency in his eyes . Seraphine was calling for him , and he needed to answer .

" I'll be back as soon as I can , " he promised , grabbing his keys . " Call me if anything happens . Anything at all . " Comments R Visitor is it Victoria or seraphine , Daxon or dixson ... 7 days ago 7 « SHARE Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.