While running away from my boyfriend, I found my true mate

“Don’t cry. You know I can't see you like this . I’ll put some herbs on your wound and it will heal sooner.”

He said in a gentle voice before walking up to brew potions for me. I had a rare infection. Despite being a werewolf, my wounds didn't heal themselves.

“You should be more careful. You know that your wounds don’t heal by themselves then why do you always keep hurting yourself? I can't be present everywhere to protect you.” He added while making potions for me.

I stared blankly at the red stretch mark on my wrist, recalling how his beloved Winnie fell near me and when I lend my hands to her, she held me with her long and sharp nails, stretching my wrist severely.

“Yes, I’d been protected by you for a full seven years. What would come of me if you weren't there for me?”

‘But, Daniel, I don’t need you anymore. I don’t want to be a toy you can play with and then throw away when you are done enjoying it.’ I said to myself.

That night, I couldn’t sleep well and woke up sweating. I was sleepy in the morning, and wasn't by myself when Daniel pulled me out of bed.

I grumbled, trying to resist him, but he just chuckled and leaned in to kiss me.

I immediately came to myself and pushed him away. I had a desperate urge of slapping him on face. However, I controlled myself and stopped my hands in the air.

Luckily, it was just a morning kiss on lips.

“Still sleepy? How long are you going to sleep today?”

I turned away, wiping my mouth in disgust.

“I’m tired. I want to sleep more. Don't disturb me please.”

Daniel patted my head, saying,“Did you know you had a fever last night? Get up, I’m taking you to the hospital. Your wounds aren't going to heal with my potions. We should let the doctor see it. Maybe their meds work better on you than our Pack's herbs.”

Although I felt no need to have my wounds seen by a human doctor, I didn't want to stay in the apartment alone with him. So, I agreed to visit a hospital.

In the hospital corridor, we unexpectedly bumped into Winnie.

It looked like she had sprained her ankle by falling last night and was struggling to reach the Doctor’s cabin.

Daniel, who had been playful with me moments ago, telling me I shouldn’t worry much as my wounds weren't very serious, instantly frowned by seeing her ankle sprained. He immediately let go of my hands and rushed to help Winnie. He held her hands and supported her while asking in a concerned voice, “What happened?”

“I just sprained my ankle last night. What a coincidence! You two are here for a checkup too?”

Daniel’s expression froze. He glanced back at me, and immediately explained to her,“Yeah, my ‘Alpha’s daughter’ here had a bit of a fever, so I brought her in for a check-up.”

I was used to being introduced as “Alpha’s daughter" or "friend's sister" by him now.

He didn't want to make our relationship public in the pack. So, he always introduced me as a responsibility to him, someone he was looking after.Only his closest friends knew of our true relationship.

Winnie nodded. “She’s our Alpha’s daughter, so of course, you have to look after her carefully. You two go on. I need to head over there.”

She gestured toward the other clinic on the opposite side. Seeing her start struggling in walking, Daniel didn’t think twice before carrying her up in his arms.

“Let me take you over. Bella, wait here for me.”

For some reason, as soon as I saw Winnie, I suddenly felt too weak to stand. I leaned against the wall for support.

Daniel didn't even wait for my response. After throwing out those words, he carried Winnie to the other clinic.

No matter how much he tried to appear in love with me, whenever he faced Winnie his genuine feelings slipped through, betraying the facade and he didn’t even realize it.

I smiled bitterly while staring at them from afar. I then went to the clinic on my own. Apparently, it wasn’t just in my head. The wounds had infected my whole body, making me weak instantly.

As usual, I picked up my phone to call Daniel out of fear, but stopped halfway. It's hard to break habits.I smiled ironically, put my phone away and headed to the IV room alone.