Are You Willing to Trust?

Chapter 34: Facing the music

Stepping out of Axel's car, I am frozen for a moment before I nod to the male and turn away stepping back out into the rain and making my way into Nathan's house. After the little stunt with Brandon, I needed to get out of there as soon as I could. The pity and pain that was etched onto the boys faces was enough to make my blood boil again. It wasn't like they could do anything and that was the only fucking way to get Brandon off my case. I didn't regret it or anything. But fuck... those looks that I get were always so painful. 

I couldn't have kids. I had accepted it when Roberts had told me all those years ago. The damage done to my internal organs were too great. But the pity that I got from people because of it was worse. I had my own kids, just not through the love making process. Running a ragged hand through my wet hair, I wince as my hand lightly grazes the bruised area on my cheek from Brandon's fist. 

Knocking on the door, I lean against the railing trying to gather myself. After the punch had been landed I knew that there would be a punishment for Brandon but I was even more surprised when Axel stated that all of them got hours because of it. Not wanting to stick around, I requested to be brought home and thus why I now stood in front of Nathan's place wet, sick, and bruised. 

Glancing up to meet confused blue eyes, I manage a small smile and the male quickly opens the door farther letting me into his home. Meeting the soft black eyes of Silas he shifts from his spot on the couch and nods for me to sit. Not feeling that great, I nod and take his seat on the couch. Slowly leaning forward I place my face in my hands and something soft is wrapped around me. 

"Enjoy your day off?" Nathan states and I let out a harsh laugh before looking up to the male. Glancing the male over, I realize that he is still in pajamas meaning that he had been home all day so far. 

"What makes you say that?" I whisper but my attention is grabbed by Silas who suddenly kneeling before me. Shit he moves quietly. Tensing, I begin to move away anticipating another upset male when I spot the shock clear in his dark eyes.  Fuck I miss read him. Slowly moving, he places a finger to his cheek motioning that he wants to take a look. Swallowing hard, I bite my inner cheek knowing fully well I am not in the position to deny help. Why the fuck was this happening to me today? Taking a slow breath, I carefully pull my hair back revealing the bruise and nod my head giving the quiet giant permission. 

Holding still, I watch as the male moves forward and very cautiously reaches out. Feeling the warmth of his skin I inadvertently flinch causing the male to still. "Sorry." I mumble out my mind becoming hazy and I close my eyes allowing them male to inspect the area. It is when his hand moves to my forehead that I know it is obvious I am not feeling well. 

"Nate get your first aid kit and clothes. She has a fever." Silas states his voice calming which causing my eyes to open and meet his. Swallowing hard, I glance to Nathan whose eyes focus on me for only a moment longer before he rushes up the stairs. Looking back to Silas he shifts closer his eyes flickering over my face. "How long?" He whispers and I shiver at how comforting he is trying to be. 

"Since this morning. I ran into Hendricks with Candice this morning in the rain." I whisper trying to explain and instantly clarity appears in the male's face. 

"North came to cover you but it was at least ten minutes out." Silas whispered putting together the information and all I can do is nod as dizziness washes over. Quickly closing my eyes, hands grab onto my sides as I pitch forward "Angel?" I force myself to lean forward and place my head back into my hands as I listen to Silas pull out his phone. 

"Mr. B I have Angel at Nates. She is bruised and feverish." Silas states his voice rough as one of his hands cautiously pushes my hair away from my face and very gently presses into my neck. Fuck, I shouldn't have left Axel's... 

"Miss Black?" Mr. Blackbourne's voice is calmer than I thought it would be making me even more nervous than before. How could I fuck this up even more? I force a slow breath before I pick my head slowly up from my hands to meet the dark eyes of Silas but to my surprise worry is the only thing I can make out not pity and not anger.

"I stayed outside too long in the rain." I whisper into the phone doing my best to conserve what energy I had left. I couldn't let this effect my work. It wasn't professional and I just wanted to get back to work. This job was just getting to personal too fast. Glancing down, I avoid Silas's eyes knowing fully well that he is studying me.

"And the bruise Miss. Black?" Mr. Blackbourne pushes and I let out another slow breath before I am able to respond. The last thing I needed was the Blackbourne team and the Toma team to go at it. How could I word this? 

"A complete misunderstanding Mr. Blackbourne." There is a pause and I hear footsteps as Nathan steps back into the room. "Miss. Black get changed and rest. Let Silas and Nathan take care of you. I am not going to involve Sean for right now, however, if your fever does rise then we will have to give him a call." Sitting up, I feel shock rush through my body as I stare at the phone in front of me not even believing the words that had just come from this male's mouth.