Chapter 163
163 A Dangerous Thread
Henry’s POV
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She only says she won’t let me die…
But compared to death, what I fear more is losing her.
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Every third day, I watch her administer the injections. I see how they leave her weakened, and yet she has never once complained to me.
My hands curled into fists. If it weren’t for the wound on her back, I would have pulled her into my arms and held her as tightly as I could.
How blind had I been before, to miss everything good about her? How could I have let us waste so many years? We could have been the happiest pair alive.
And now… I couldn’t embrace her, couldn’t kiss her, couldn’t even stand too close. This slow torture was driving me insane.
Before I could stop myself, I bent down and brushed a kiss against the uninjured skin beside her wound.
Because of the anesthetic, Aubrey didn’t feel a thing. She didn’t know that I was there, stealing that moment, greedily pressing my lips to her skin.
Without looking back, she said coolly, “You don’t need to be so grateful. I help you, you help me. It’s just an exchange of benefits – nothing more.”
Her words were harsh, even heartless, but I still found myself laughing quietly. Compared to what she’s given to save me, anything I offer her now hardly counts for anything at all.
Moon Goddess, give me the chance to spend the rest of my life making it up to her.
I forced myself to wipe down the spot I’d kissed with alcohol, over and over, before applying the medicine and wrapping her wound with care.
“All done. I’ll get Xavier.”
I left the rest to him. Once she’d had her injection, Aubrey went to bed.
That was when Perry came to inform me that Jax was waiting for me in the study,
“Alpha, Aubrey’s really alright?” Jax’s tone toward me was still as cautious as it had always been.
I nodded. “She’s fine. I’ll take care of her- you can rest easy.”
“Good… that’s good.” Jax exhaled in relief. “Then I’ll leave her in your hands.”
“Also, from now on, have no dealings with the Lynn family or any of their branches. If you need anything, trade directly with the Miguel family.”
I made the order plainly. I knew exactly how badly the Lynn family’s finances were faltering – largely because of that land parcel Aubrey had made me bid up at the auction.
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163 A Dangerous Thread
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If Aubrey wanted them bankrupt, I would not give them any chance to recover. Especially not by letting them bleed Jax for money.
Sure enough, Jax’s face twisted with unease. “But… Alpha, I just signed a deal with them a few days ago. The Lynn family is still my mate’s kin. I don’t think they’d-”
“Perry.”
“Yes, Alpha.” Perry straightened instantly.
“Go with Mr. Jax and scrap the deal. I’ll cover the penalty fee. Then stay with the Mary family for a while and oversee things personally make sure no opportunists get in.”
Jax’s eyes went wide. “Alpha, I’m not worthy to have you send one of your most trusted-”
“No need to say more.” I cut him off before he could protest. “If you’re willing, I’ll station someone permanently with you. From now on, the Miguel family will back all your business dealings. All you need to do is work hard and stay alert. Consider this a token for Aubrey’s sake – she once told me you weren’t suited for business and she worried you’d be taken advantage of.”
Jax hesitated only a moment before nodding quickly, smiling. “Then I’ll trouble you, Alpha. I really am no good at business…”
Once he agreed, I waved Perry to escort him out.
He had barely left when I felt the mental link request from my beta, Cam.
When I accepted it, his voice carried into my mind. “Alpha… Mariana’s been taken by that opportunist, Ulrich.”
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