Frostbitten

Chapter 26

*Elsas POV*

A few days past, and Jack still hasn't left.

Even though I'm awake every morning. He still refuses to leave.

I don't blame him. If the tables were turned, I would refuse to leave him for a single second.

Jack is sitting on my bed, I'm up against him.

Using his chest as a pillow as I try to sleep.

I fail miserably. Usually with Jack here, I'm able to sleep right away.

It may be because, just knowing he is here is comforting enough.

The doctors still haven't told me when I can go home. It's frustrating really.

I need to get home, and help Anna pick out her gown.

Not be here, stuck in this crummy, cold, hospital. I'm done being a victim, I'm ready to live my life again.

No longer having to look over my shoulder every day.

My doctor comes in, making Jack and I sit up. "I have great news. You are being discharged today at, seven tonight." He smiles and leaves.

I sigh, plopping my head back on the pillow. "Finally."

"Well it's about time they let you go." Jack smirks while saying it.

"I'll finally have you all to myself..." He kisses my neck. "Nobody..else around."

I close my eyes, putting one of my hands on his head. How can he make me feel like I'm melting? Every time his lips touch my skin?

His lips leave my neck, grazing my cheek and temple. "Oh Elsa..your skin is as cold as ice against my lips..it sends sparks through me." Jack says as his lips move against my skin.

He has no idea that, with his lips anywhere besides my lips, makes my heart beat a million miles a minute.

Jack lightly puts his lips on mine. Teasing me.

He knows that I hate to be teased like this. I'm about to pull him back for an actual kiss. When there's knocking on the door.

I angle my body to see who it is. Jack moves out of the way to see who it is as well.

Its grandfather. My face hardens, after our last conversation, I don't want to see him again.

"What do you need grandfather?" I ask crossing my arms.

He puts his hands behind his back. Like some noble from England. "It has been brought to my attention that, I may have..how you say, upset you in some way."

"Really? Was it when I yelled at you? Or when grandmother finally convinced you, you were wrong?"

"Elsa..I do not want to fight with you. Would you be so kind as to accept my apology?" He asks, seeming genuine.

I think for a moment before answering. "On one condition. You forgive Jack. Even though he did no wrong to you."

"He did wrong to you though Elsa. He was unable to protect you."

"Grandfather! I've told you, it's not his fault. It's Toothianas, and she's dead now."

His face becomes hard again. The same way when I told him to leave. "I refuse to forgive this man. He is undeserving."

I am completely and utterly, frustrated at him, at this point. "Leave grandfather."

"El-"

"I said leave!" I yell at him. Grandfather leaves, hands behind his back.