The Alpha's Unwanted Luna (by Miss L) novel Chapter 165

Chapter 165

88 – Kennedy

Oh no, I actually said it. I was so focused on making sure Emily was okay that when I warned Ryker to keep his distance so the wolfsbane wouldn’t affect him, the words slipped out: “I love you.” He didn’t react or say a thing, which made me wonder if maybe he didn’t feel the same or if I had just imagined saying it. Last night, I lay awake clutching Emily, anxiety swirling in my chest about what today might bring—until Ryker completely caught me off guard. He kissed me goodnight and whispered softly in my ear, “I love you.”

A small, knowing smile tugs at his lips as he watches me absorb everything that’s happened over the past couple of days. It’s hard to believe it was only yesterday that I threw Amy out of the packhouse and Ryker let me tear down a few more of his emotional barriers.

“How are you feeling now?” he asks gently, his hands rubbing soothing circles along my arms, sending shivers of goosebumps across my skin. He watches my every reaction closely while I study him in return.

“I’m okay,” I say, taking a deep breath as a sudden chill runs through me. He just smiles again. “I spent a lot of time with the healers back in Silver Crescent. We found a treatment I take regularly. Doc Bradshaw’s been making it for me too. It keeps me from getting sick and helps me heal faster than a normal human. That’s what she gave me last night. I do have a few spots where the crushed plant juice irritated my skin, but other than that, I’m fine.”

“And how was Emily this morning? Since you all let me sleep through your check-up,” he says, finally meeting my eyes.

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