My heart dropped into my stomach as I looked at my leg and saw the bulky cast on it .<\/p>\n
This was not good .<\/p>\n
I glanced around , frantic for a time .<\/p>\n
Maybe there was time for this to heal and Ill be okay before the competition .<\/p>\n
Its almost morning .<\/p>\n
Weve been here for several hours , he explained , I nearly let out a choked sob from what he had said .<\/p>\n
It was almost morning , which meant I had no time for this to heal .<\/p>\n
I was doomed .<\/p>\n
I was going to get disqualified or male a fool out of myself .<\/p>\n
This was my one shot at making an impression and I was about to fail it .<\/p>\n
Before he could say anything more , the doctor came into the room Miss Judy , youll have to stay off it for the next 24 to 48 lurs .<\/p>\n
Your wolf will start the healing process now that we reset it properly , the doctor said , giving me a fond smile .<\/p>\n
I also gave you some medicine to help heal you faster .<\/p>\n
Thank you , I said to him , grateful that he was able to help me , but not so grateful that I was not going to be okay by the competition .<\/p>\n
He nodded and then bowed at Gavin before , leaving the room Are you going to actually listen to him and stay off it ? Gayin asked , raising his brows at me .<\/p>\n
1 pressed my lips together .<\/p>\n
Doesnt look like I have a choice , I muttered .<\/p>\n
No , you dont , he said , his tone low and hidden with a quiet threat .<\/p>\n
I have business I need to get done today .<\/p>\n
Im trusting that youll stay here .<\/p>\n
He stood and started to walk away .<\/p>\n
Did you stay with me all night ? I asked him , stopping him from getting any further .<\/p>\n
What ? Did you stay with me all night ? I asked again , more loudly this time .<\/p>\n
He was quiet for a moment longer before his eyes found mine from over his shoulder .<\/p>\n
Yes , he replied .<\/p>\n
he Why ? My v My voice came out as a whisper ; I hated that tears were burning in my eyes .<\/p>\n
I didnt want him to see me as weak right now , I didnt need him pitying me .<\/p>\n
I didnt want you to wake up alone .<\/p>\n
With those words in the air between us , he turned and walked out of the room .<\/p>\n
I kept my eyes glued on the door he just walked through , wondering where he was going and what kind of business he had .<\/p>\n
Did it involve the competition ? Should I be involved in this business too ? I groaned knowing that I couldnt do anything about it because I was lying in a hospital bed , helpless \u2026 weak .<\/p>\n
The door flew open and soon , Nan was rushing into the room .<\/p>\n
We listed each other as emergency contacts when we checked in , so the doctor called me after you got out of surgery to update me , she told me as she threw her arms around me .<\/p>\n
I think I blew the competition , I said , tears spilling out of my eyes and down my cheeks .<\/p>\n
I had been holding in these tears for some time now and I was relieved to finally be able to release them .<\/p>\n
No \u2026 no , you still have a chance , Nan said as she hugged me ; I knew she was just trying to make me feel better , but I didnt .<\/p>\n
My ankle is broken , and it wont be fixed for another 24 hours , I cried .<\/p>\n
I was supposed to start today .<\/p>\n
We will figure it out , she whispered .<\/p>\n
We spent some time talking and eventually , thanks to the pain medication the doctor gave me , I ended up falling asleep .noveldrama<\/p>\n
This time when I woke up , it was because of a strange presence wafted into the room as the door opened .<\/p>\n
I opened my eyes and looked over at the man walking towards me .<\/p>\n
It was Beta Ron .<\/p>\n
A second later , Nan came rushing into the room as well and my eyes dropped at the sight of her smile .<\/p>\n
Whats going on ? I asked , staring between the two of them .<\/p>\n
She came to us and explained that you were injured and couldnt compete until tomorrow , Beta Ron said , glancing at his clipboard with a frown .<\/p>\n
We switched you with another person so you can compete tomorrow morning instead .<\/p>\n
Are you serious ?? I asked my hope in my throat , waiting to burst .<\/p>\n
Beta Ron nodded .<\/p>\n
Yeah , and you have this one to thank for that .<\/p>\n
She was persistent , Ron muttered .<\/p>\n
He turned and left the room .<\/p>\n
Nan squealed and hugged me .<\/p>\n
I couldnt believe this \u2026 I was going to compete , and nothing was standing in my way this time .<\/p>\n
Thank you , Nan , I breathed as I hugged her back .<\/p>\n
I told you , we got this , she replied .<\/p>\n
She was right ; we got this .<\/p>\n
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