She tried to speak but all she could manage was a croak. So she just smiled at him, hoping to reassure him. Cool hands offered her a straw and urged her to take a drink. Kari had to fight against her instincts because the cool water felt so good on her abraded throat and she wanted to gulp it down.
Good, Kari. She was a nurse—no, a doctor. Large brown eyes looked her over. Close-cropped, chic gray hair and a long, tall frame completed the package. Elaine Kennedy. Panic rose momentarily as she recalled the size of that dog, the intelligence she remembered in its eyes. As if sensing her panic, Dr. Kari relaxed. Something about the other woman made her feel more secure, safe. You showed up in the driveway of the emergency room. You were pretty beaten up. We got an anonymous call that you were out there.
Do you remember anything? A big dog jumped me. The doctor looked at her kindly, smiling as if she was not quite right in the head. But you can see for yourself that you have no wounds there, just some extensive bruising. Your throat took a beating, though.
Looks like your larynx was pretty severely damaged. You had a concussion and some swelling on the brain, which has lessened considerably. She tried to swallow but it was so painful. Three days? No—her entire body hurt. And where on earth did the dog go? Had she imagined it? No, there was no way she could have imagined such a thing.
That dog had been massive. She could still feel the razor-sharp teeth rending her flesh. The silky texture of the fur under her hands. She tried to work it through but she kept losing track. The medication made her drowsy, messing up her thought processes.
Her pulse has remained strong. The swelling has gone down to nearly normal. It looks good for her. We will, of course, keep her in for at least another day or two for observation, just to be sure.
Kennedy smiled at Kari, patting her hand before walking to the door. Get your rest now. Have your brother help you bring the level of the bed up a bit. Watch some TV or listen to an audiobook.
Michael, the man in the chair receiving the angry lecture, winced. His blond hair fell over his eyes, hiding his expression. Andreas wanted to curl his lip. Wanted to cuff his cousin for being so stupid and impulsive. Impulsive was dangerous in general. For werewolves, it could be deadly. Andreas glared at Michael once more as he picked up his stalk. Back and forth across the floor. Fists clenched, rage vibrated through him. His Mate had been put in danger and his plans to meet and woo her without frightening her had been upset.
His primal need to protect her—to bring her to him in a way that made her the most comfortable—had been challenged. Laurent Cole strolled into the room, pausing to sigh at the wreckage of the broken table. He watched Andreas pensively.
The change has already started. She told him they planned to keep her there for another two days. Obviously we need to get her out before that attention. There was no real alternative. Her accelerated healing would garner unwanted attention.
Laurent nodded. How are we going to handle the brother? With a heavy sigh, Andreas made himself cease prowling. He moved to the chair behind his massive desk, letting the sun shining through the window warm him, calm him. He ran his hands over his face and through his hair. His muscles ached, tight with repressed fury and stress. With us. Make amends.
I hate to start off with her with distrust and fear. I wanted it to be different. A wolf like him fed on control. But in this situation he had very little. It ate at him. He deliberately avoided looking back to Michael. His cousin was weak. Not in full control of his instincts. Any other wolf in the Pack and Andreas would have beaten the hell out of him. But Michael had always been sheltered. She has no other choice. By clicking "Notify Me" you consent to receiving electronic marketing communications from Audiobooks.
You will be able to unsubscribe at any time. Sign up Login. Remember Me. Forgot your password? Close Login. Forgot Password. Close Reset Password. Processing Please Don't Refresh the Page. Wolf's Ascension Unabridged Audiobook. Play Sample. Remove From Cart. Give as a Gift Send this book as a Gift! Book Rating Date: March Duration: 10 hours 42 minutes. No, not following— stalking. The alley was wide and the sounds of her heels as she moved along quickly echoed through it, bouncing from the dingy walls back at her.
Heart in her throat, her quick walk became a slow run. Listen to Wolf's Ascension by Lauren Dane with a free trial. Attacked by werewolves. Mated to the Alpha. Declared a queen. Kari is having an unusual day. In the Cherchez wolf pack, loyalty is earned, not given.
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