Looking for the Light Through the Darkness

Chapter 28: Comfort Levels

Point of View: Sang 

"Miss. Sorenson. I would like to offer you a deal." He states. A number of emotions fly through my head none of them very positive until the male stands revealing a badge clipped to his belt. Law enforcement? Confused, I try and shake off the exhaustion from the pain and drugs but the male just shakes his head. "I understand that you are exhausted and in pain. Just sleep for now I will talk to you when you wake up." The male pauses for a moment before stepping closer. "I won't let anyone hurt you." 

I could feel tears well up in my eyes as he speaks to me in such a quiet manner. He was so comforting and soft spoken that I can just tell from his demeanor that this man was super gentle. But then again my judgement in people had quickly taken a turn after... Letting out a breath I look to the male and study him for a moment. 

"What is your name?" I whisper my voice hollow from the drugs and I cough slightly at the dryness. 

The male's face crinkles and he smiles politely. "You Miss. Sorenson may call me Kane." 

 Waking up, I feel the comforting warmth of North's body wash over me including his soft scent of musky cologne. But moving the smallest bit sends a sudden pain up my back when I feel North's arms wrapped carefully around my body, cradling me in my sleep. The resemblance is very similar memory I had tried to forget. Moving forward slightly, I try and move but my head hits a hard wall. Surprised I pull back instantly reaching up to hold my head and North shifts beside me gently rubbing my forehead. "Easy there baby girl." He laughs and I feel the wall I had run into vibrate with him. I had been asleep curled up into his chest. The burning sensation of the scars grow and I do my best to push away the painful memories. 

Blushing softly at his comment, I nod a little and stretch out slowly before I carefully move. North seems to notice my discomfort and brings me closer gently rubbing my side, his hands avoiding my over sensitive back. "So let me fill you in on what is going on." North whispers into my ear as he guides me to relax and focus on his voice and the others. "Nathan and Kota went to go get groceries. They checked in before leaving and told me to tell you that they will be back soon and to text them if you want anything special. Gabriel, Silas and Dr. Green needed to get back to work so they left a little while ago however, Luke and Mr. Blackbourne are resting in the living room." I nod and slowly rest my forehead against North's chest still sore. 

"Thank you." I whisper realizing just how much North is being careful and comforting with me. "That was probably the first time that I slept well in a while." I admit before slowly pushing myself up off the bed trying to push the feeling of sleep away. Moving carefully, I have to pause after I pull my legs off the side of the bed my back throbbing badly and North's hands slowly slip to my sides. 

"Come back to bed." His hands are strong and I know when he says come back to bed he isn't leaving me room for argument. I nod a little but movement doesn't come easy and North senses my hesitation as painful emotions wash over me. "Sang..." North's voice is right in my ear and barely a whisper. "I am going to guide you back against me. Let me do the work." 

Tears slip down my cheeks and I feel so weak as I nod and feel North slip behind me. But to my surprise instead of being pulled back into his chest, I feel his chest against my back as his legs wrap around my sides and rub against my own legs as he sits behind me. A muscular hand wraps around my waist and holds me still as he closes the distance between our bodies. As soon as I am comfortably resting against his chest, I tuck my head into the crook of his neck. 

"Baby girl does this pain happen a lot?" He whispers slipping his hands to my hips and slowly massaging them. I keep my head tucked into North's neck and nod. As much as I hate to admit it the scars took a toll on my body. Just as I had explained to Gabriel earlier, they are just scars but the nerve damage done to my back isn't always dormant. "Okay I just want you to stay still. I am going to call Mr. B in here." 

I tense and North's arms instantly wrap tighter around me keeping me close. "North I-" North's hand gently squeezes my arm. 

"I understand you don't want to make a bit deal about it. But if you are in this much pain baby girl I need someone else here with me to help." His voice is rougher as he addresses his worry and I quickly think it over before nodding. Feeling the hands wrapped around my waist they reappear at my ears as North barks out Mr. Blackbourne's name making sure to drowned out the noise. 

Releasing my ears, I rest my head back against his chest as one of his arms wraps around my side. Distantly I can hear footsteps and North's arms tighten around my sides. "Don't panic on me baby girl. He is going to help. I need you to trust me." Fighting back tears, I nod in discomfort but I am unable to calm down my breathing and North's hand moves to my neck guiding me back into the crook of his neck. 

"Mr-" The door to the room opens and their is a second of silence before there is shifting. "Report." He whispers and I feel his hand touching my neck as gently as possible. 

"She woke up and something was wrong. I think it is her back and she couldn't bring herself to get out of bed." North's voice is low and comforting. "She is scared Mr. B. Her heart is elevated and her breathing is uneven." 

I sense a silent confirmation as I feel a large but gentle hand caress my cheek. "Miss Handerson just relax for me. I know you are scared but we need to get you comfortable." His voice is at my level which indicates he has knelt down and his voice is as warm as North's body. 

"What would you like me to do?" I whisper out of breath giving him permission but I feel my breathing hitch was anxiety and North's arms tighten keeping me against his chest. 

"Mr. B..." North warns and Mr. Blackbourne's hand disappears and moves to my side gently touching my chest before moving to my wrist to take my pulse but then his hand suddenly disappears. 

"Please... don't touch my back..." I whisper tears slipping down my cheeks and I hear a sharp intake of breath. 

"Miss. Handerson... I won't touch it." He whispers his voice stern and serious as he moves a little closer to me so I can smell his soft Irish Spring Soap scent. "I promise you I won't touch it. What do you feel comfortable with?" He asks taking all the pressure off me. 

But he had managed to ask the one question I couldn't answer. I no longer knew what I was comfortable with.