Freeing Starr✔️

Chapter 18 ~ Her Story

I placed the tray down on the dresser and sat down at the edge of the bed, gazing at the female that slumbered peacefully wrapped in my clothing.

After cleaning her up, I had laid her down on our bed then went to clean myself up and rid myself of the stench of that foul room. Then I went to prepare a fruit bowl, a sandwich and some water for her to eat and drink once she woke up.

I took my phone out of my pocket and called Niah.

"Hello?" She answered on the third ring.

"Niah, do you know anyone in the pack that's good at repairs? I exerted a bit too much of my strength and accidentally broke off the doorknob of one of the doors."

"Why were you using strength on the door in the first place?" she mumbled.

I faked a laugh, "it's the bedroom door. It got jammed and I didn't have the patience to call for assistance. I wanted to get it fixed as soon as possible... before Zion gets back. Y'know how he is."

Niah hummed, "right, I'll send someone over before the day ends. What are you doing though? I was gonna come and check up on you but Zion told me to do something, so.."

"Oh that's fine. I'm actually still going through some websites, looking for furniture I can order for the house and then I'm gonna take a nap then cook dinner to eat. Since I'm not coming to the packhouse today, I figured I'd take this time to relax y'know. I haven't had any me time in forever."

I subtly threw in that 'me time' to politely tell her I wanted to be alone and that she shouldn't come check in on me. Fortunately, she got the hint.

"Alright, then you do that. I'll come by tomorrow. I think Zion should be back the day after that so I'll probably pass by then to."

"Do you know why he went out this time?"

"I think it was to meet up with the contact your father gave us, I'm not too sure."

I pursed my lips, "why didn't he tell me?"

Niah snorted, "because it's Zion. Anyways, I gotta go. Bye."

"Bye."

I hung up the phone and sighed, running a hand down my face in exhaustion. I was mentally exhausted. I really wanted to just sink myself beneath some sheets and stay there for the rest of my life.

I glanced back at the female's sleeping face and frowned, "I know you're awake. Your heart rate increased."

The female's body shuddered in fear as she blinked her eyes open, peering at me with bright hazel eyes.

"I..." She croaked out nervously, her hand once again immediately straying towards her stomach.

I glanced at her stomach tensely as my heart clenched then looked away and cleared my throat. I reached a hand over to the glass of water then reached it out to her.

She eyed the glass warily and I forced a smile across my lips, "it's fine. I don't want to hurt you. I just want to help."

With much reluctance, she raised a hand tentatively then took the glass, wincing as she forced herself to sit up against the headboard.

With trembling hands, she placed the glass to her lips then began drinking the water, her tense shoulders relaxing slightly.

"I hope you don't mind but I took away as much of the pain as I could and cleaned you up."

She glanced down at her clothed body and relaxed even more, muttering, "thanks."

I nodded then took the glass away from her and pointed at the tray on the dresser, "I prepared some fruits as well in case you're hungry."