Tasting 238

238–They Love Me Again

Nora:

I was rushed to the hospital where the doctors were instructed to prioritize my care. Naturally,

Natalya was also receiving medical attention. The doctor gave me some pills and then induced

vomiting to expel whatever I had ingested.

It was odd because I didn’t really feel any pain. Maybe my instincts. saved me by not drinking the

whole thing. That’s what had panicked. them.

Since I was so scared and had exhausted myself, the nurse gave me a sleeping pill to help me rest.

I fell asleep with Silas standing beside me, gently patting my forehead. I knew they felt guilty

because I had repeatedly warned them not to trust those women.

I didn’t understand how those women had managed to fool everyone, but I couldn’t entirely blame

my stepbrothers. I had kept things from them, and the way those women had planned everything,

leaving no traces of their deception, made it all seem like my fault whenever something went wrong.

When I started to wake up, I realized my brothers had stayed by my side the whole time. At least

one of them was always in the room, and Lord Atwood hadn’t left even for a minute. He was sitting

on the sofa with his head in his hands.

“Dad, she’s fine,” Ryker reassured his father.

They didn’t know I had woken up.

கண்ட

238–They Love Me Again

“She’s told us so many times that those girls were after her,” hearing Lord Atwood sound so

defeated was painful.

“Nora might be a timid little girl, but Dad, she survived. She ran past the crowd, fighting and making

sure she reached us before it was too late. I think you shouldn’t worry too much. From now on, we’ll

take extra care of her,” Ryker continued, standing up from his chair but pausing when his father

suddenly raised his head and held his hand, motioning for him to sit down again.

“Why did you have to date April Watts?” his father asked, his tone simple but firm. I was certain he

wouldn’t receive a straightforward

answer.

Ryker wouldn’t admit he did it to punish me, probably even to teach me a lesson.

“Are you still going to see her after what she’s done?” his father pressed.

“She’s in the custody of warriors right now. So let’s not talk about this,” Ryker replied. I expected him

to be clear about his intentions. with April at this point, but his lack of anger towards her for almost

killing me dampened my hopes.

Just then, Lord Atwood rose from his seat, his eyes locking onto me.

“She’s woken up!” he exclaimed, rushing over to hold my hand.

“I’m fine,” I assured him, slowly sitting upright.

“We’re glad you are,” Ryker commented quietly, avoiding eye contact. with me. I bet he knew I had

overheard his conversation with his

father.

“She’s told us so many times that those girls were after her,” hearing Lord Atwood sound so

defeated was painful.

“Nora might be a timid little girl, but Dad, she survived. She ran past the crowd, fighting and making

sure she reached us before it was too late. I think you shouldn’t worry too much. From now on, we’ll

take extra care of her,” Ryker continued, standing up from his chair but pausing when his father

suddenly raised his head and held his hand, motioning for him to sit down again.

“Why did you have to date April Watts?” his father asked, his tone simple but firm. I was certain he

wouldn’t receive a straightforward

answer.

Ryker wouldn’t admit he did it to punish me, probably even to teach me a lesson.

“Are you still going to see her after what she’s done?” his father pressed.

“She’s in the custody of warriors right now. So let’s not talk about this,” Ryker replied. I expected him

to be clear about his intentions. with April at this point, but his lack of anger towards her for almost

killing me dampened my hopes.

Just then, Lord Atwood rose from his seat, his eyes locking onto me.

“She’s woken up!” he exclaimed, rushing over to hold my hand.

“I’m fine,” I assured him, slowly sitting upright.

“We’re glad you are,” Ryker commented quietly, avoiding eye contact with me. I bet he knew I had

overheard his conversation with his

father.

230–They Love Me Again

“I’ll go bring the others. They’ve been so worried about you,” Ryker quickly escaped my judgmental

stares as he hurried out of the room to fetch the others.

“I’m sorry for not dealing with those girls sooner,” Lord Atwood said, not wasting a moment before

taking my hand and rubbing it gently between his.

“It’s not your fault, really. The way they planned and executed everything, it would leave anyone

doubting if they could even harm a fly,” I replied, relieved that they had been caught.

“The council must be very upset with how the funeral was interrupted,” I murmured under my breath.

feeling bad about the situation.

I was honestly just minding my own business when they arrived and cornered me.

“You don’t need to worry about that. They know you were the victim, so they’re more angry at those

girls,” Lord Atwood gently ran his hand through my hair, trying to calm me down.

“What happened to Natalya?” I asked, glancing at Ryker before turning my attention to Cain.

“She’s still in surgery. Since she’s just human, she couldn’t heal on her own,” he replied, aware that

others might wonder how they knew she was their mate if she didn’t have her wolf. But everyone

seemed so focused on me that they avoided that question.

‘You’ll be coming home with us today. Alpha Brody had to leave to attend to his pack’s matters, but

he insisted that when he returns, he’ll take you to his apartment. However, I told him no!” Lord

Atwood smiled as he gestured with his hand, indicating that he wouldn’t let me go anywhere again.

45.45%

238 They Love Me Again

It was such a relief to see them treat me well again and not look at me like I was some evil person

trying to steal something from someone.

“I’ll be happy to stay home again,” I said, giving them all a smile. Just then, a knock on the door

turned everyone’s attention.

A doctor walked in, noticing me sitting and smiling with my family. He looked to be in his mid–thirties

and appeared very decent.

“I see, she’s already awake,” he commented, holding a file in his hand.

“And she’s doing fine. When can we take her home?” Nash asked, his arms folded over his chest as

he watched the doctor pace around.

“Hmm, soon,” the doctor replied, but there seemed to be something. bothering him.

He kept observing me with a frown on his forehead and then looked at Lord Atwood, as if

contemplating his next move.

“Why not today?” Silas questioned, shrugging his shoulders when the doctor looked his way.

“There are a few things we need to discuss before she can be

discharged from the hospital,” the doctor replied, his eyes meeting Silas’s narrowed gaze.

“Okay, go ahead,” Silas responded, facing the doctor, ready to hear his

concerns.

“I would like to speak with her directly,” the doctor added, causing everyone to exchange glances of

confusion.

“Wait, is she okay? Did the poison–” Lord Atwood couldn’t hold back, stepping in with a worried tone

before the doctor could even speak to me. His anxiety was palpable, and it made my own heart start

to race.

71.815.

11070

230–They Love Me Again

“Oh, she’s fine, which is why I’m here to have this conversation with her,” the doctor reassured, but

the look he gave me was unsettling.

What did he need to talk about so urgently?