Bab 10: Chapter 10

“I don’t think you’ll be able to walk yet, but if you are up to it, you can, although it would sorely try my heart.” Alexei held back his tears over the fact his Mate was so fearful and distrusting of him and everyone around him. Donal’s frightened expression told Alexei that his mouse thought he was a lunatic.

“I do feel weak and my chest hurts,” his Mate begrudgingly admitted.

“The doctor will be back at four, and he will bring a colleague who will talk to you about how you go on from here.” Alexei tried to show Donal he wanted to take care of him.

“You mean, a shrink.” Donal’s eyes were flat and lifeless.

Alexei changed the subject. “Please eat, little mouse, before you decide anything. At least give me a chance to make you healthy.” Alexei held up a fork full of fluffy scrambled eggs.

“I’m a little dirty for this bed. You can’t keep very clean in shackles.”