Chapter 0602 | My youthful skin was now relaced with | scars, indentions and imperfections. As each layer of wrapping came off, new {horrors were being exposed. The pattern | of the chains was very clear with each link. Red, angry, and irritated skin was now my look.
“Everything is still inflamed. Once the swelling goes down, it won't be as red.” The nurse tried to ease my mind.
Looking up, Alec was staring at my body.
Colt had his head in his hands as he sat on the couch. “Okay.” Was all I could get out.
“The blisters are all scabbing over and should be completely healed this evening.
I'm going to send you home with some cold compresses but an ice bath wouldn't be a bad idea.” Looking up at Alec, I was scared to even ask. “Do we even have a home to go home
His eyes instantly went up to mine before | softening. Alec opened his mouthrafew | times and closed it, giving me my answer.
“You guys can come over to our place.” |" Colt offered as he stood up.
“I appreciate the offer but the packhouse still has Alec’s old room we can stay in.” The nurse was down to my legs at this point.
“Do you need me to stay, sis?” Colt asked.
“No. I'm okay.” Tearing my eyes off my legs, I looked up at him.
“You're not okay.” “Well, no but I'm not going to fall apart either. You can go do what you need to do.” I gave him a small smile.
He raised his hand like he was going to touch me but decided against it. “Love you.”
| “Love you too.” I said quietly as he | turned to leave. After giving me one last look, he walked out of the room. “What i | did he need to go do?” I asked Alec.
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