Deception

Chapter 12

The doctor finally discharged you after you kept pestering him that you have already recovered enough to move. Although the wounds took longer than necessary to heal because of the silver and wolfsbane, you still had your enhanced healing abilities. Normally, bullet wounds would heal in two days or three, but with the silver and wolfsbane combined, it took you nearly three weeks to heal, but you weren't completely healed since you still felt some aches from your injuries.

You had three bullets on your limbs, two on your left thigh and one on you right. Another two lodged in your lower torso, one of which that caused you to be barren and the other at your right side. It didn't take long for the silver to burn your flesh and affect your vital organs, and the blood loss was barely controlled, which caused you to go into cardiac arrest thrice in a week. It was made clear to you that you weren't allowed to go out on your own, even when you were within the hospital in case anything happens.

Apparently, while you were unconscious, your brother beat Jungkook up and your parent made their anger and disappointment known to him. From the interactions between them, it was obvious that they were still upset with Jungkook, but your brother couldn't ignore Jungkook since he was the Gamma of the pack and reports to Jungkook and the Alpha. Your mother was pampering you with food throughout your stay in the hospital despite the argument that you had with her the moment you woke up.

You apologised to her for being rude even though you knew that she just felt bad for the misfortune that befell on her daughter. But you told them that you didn't need the sympathy that they were showing you since it would turn into a habit, and habit dies hard. Plus, you would always be reminded of how foolish you were for trusting the crazy female werewolf that was out for the pack's blood and ignoring your wolf's instinct.

"I'm staying in the packhouse?" You turned to Jungkook in surprise when he announced that.

Did your parent permit you to?

He nodded with a smile as he waited for you to get changed into a pair of denim shorts and an oversized t-shirt, not really caring if he was looking since you still had bandages wrapped around your torso. And the both of you were werewolves, so it was common to see each other naked since you would be naked before and after your shift.

"Hoseok hyung already moved most of your clothes into my room. It took a lot of persuading from my parents and myself for your parent to allow you to move, but they gave in in the end."

Responding with a hum, you put on your shirt and tucked the front hem into your denim shorts. Checking your reflection on the mirror for the last time, you left the ward with Jungkook trailing closely behind you.

The moment you left the hospital, you felt the pack's eyes on you and instantly felt self-conscious. Of course, they were going to gossip about you and what happened, you couldn't stop the pack from giving you looks that screams 'pitiful child'. With a sigh, you hung your head but looked up at Jungkook soon after when you felt his hand interlacing yours.

"It'll pass." He reassured with a smile.

Returning the smile, you stopped and removed your hand from his which confused him. You went behind him and held his shoulders with your hands, bending your knees and jumped on his back. Your abdomen ached at the impact but you remained indifferent and wrapped your legs around his waist, while he held onto your bare thighs.

"You know, I could have bent down instead of letting you jump." He chuckled and continued walking.

"Where's the fun in that?" You asked and dipping your head at the side of his neck, your breath fanning on his skin and you could see the goosebumps forming at the action.