Chapter 144: Tender Care
Chapter 144: Tender Care
(Aria’s POV)
“That…” I felt my face flush with embarrassment as I instinctively wanted to seek help from Dr. Nathan Lewis After all, he was the werewolf physician with steady hands, surely more suitable for such delicate work than
- me.
However, Dr. Lewis had already put on sterilized gloves and was looking at me with raised hands. “What’s wrong? Hurry up and take them off! If we wait any longer, the wounds will scab over and stick to the clothes. His voice carried professional urgency. “Tearing them off will hurt terribly, especially with those moonstone–infused lash marks!”
Hearing this, I didn’t dare hesitate any longer. I carefully continued helping Dominic remove his tattered shirt, my hands trembling slightly as I worked.
The fabric was stuck to several wounds with dried blood. I had to peel it away bit by bit, trying not to cause him additional pain.
“It’s okay,” Dominic said softly, sensing my distress. “I can handle it.”
His silver–gray eyes held mine with reassuring warmth despite his obvious discomfort.
After painstakingly removing the fabric from his wounds and throwing the ruined shirt to the ground, my
back was already covered in a thin layer of sweat. My wolf whimpered anxiously within me at the sight of his
injuries.
The moonstone–infused lash marks crisscrossed his back like a vicious map of his father’s rage. Some wounds were deeper than others, still seeping blood through the torn skin.
Dr. Lewis proved his professionalism despite being an internal medicine physician. Handling external wounds was routine for him in werewolf medicine.
“This might sting a bit,” he warned as he began cleaning the wounds with precision.
Soon, all of Dominic’s wounds were properly treated. Dr. Lewis removed his mask and tossed it aside with satisfaction.
“Done. The wounds are treated – they’re just surface injuries, nothing reached the bone, so it’s not serious…” I felt slightly relieved upon hearing this, my wolf calming somewhat beneath my skin. The tight knot of fear in my chest loosened just a fraction.
“However-” Dr. Lewis’s tone suddenly shifted, becoming more serious. “He has too many wounds. If they get infected and cause silver–shock with other complications due to the moonstone residue, I’m afraid…”
My heart jumped to my throat. My pregnant wolf stirred with renewed concern at the unfinished warning. “What should we do? Does he need to be hospitalized?” asked quickly.
Dominic glared at Dr. Lewis with narrowed silver–gray eyes. “Don’t listen to his nonsense. It’s an occupational hazard of werewolf doctors – they love to scare people!”
<Chapter 144: Tender Care
His Alpha authority was still strong despite his weakened state, commanding respect even while Injured
Dr. Lewis protested indignantly. “How can a patient not respect the doctor! I’m just stating possible risks!
He threw his hands up in exasperation. “Forget it, I can’t reason with an Alpha King…
Turning to me, his expression became more serious. “Miss Summers, you know our Alpha Dominic is stubborn as a territorial wolf. Getting him to come to Silvercrest Hospital daily for dressing changes is
unthinkable.”
I nodded, understanding his frustration with difficult patients.
“So this task can only fall to you…” he continued meaningfully.
“Me?” I asked, confused about what exactly he expected me to do.
Dr. Lewis explained seriously that I would need to disinfect and change the dressings twice daily with the special moonberry extract he’d prepared.
“Make sure the wounds don’t get wet during shifting,” he instructed. “And bring Dominic to the hospital immediately if infection or fever occurs.”
I nervously agreed, only then realizing the implications. Twice–daily dressing changes for wounds covering Dominic’s upper body would require him to undress each time.
My wolf suddenly became attentive at the thought, stirring restlessly beneath my skin.
“I’ll do my best to take care of him,” I promised, though my voice wavered slightly.
Dr. Lewis smiled brilliantly as he handed me a bag of medical supplies. “It’s no trouble at all. I have complete confidence in your abilities.”
At that moment, Hunter Hayes entered with fresh clothes for Dominic. The timing seemed almost too convenient.
“Alpha, I brought your spare shirt,” Hunter announced, holding up a clean black button–down.
When he offered to help dress his Alpha, Dr. Lewis stopped him immediately.
Both Dr. Lewis and Hunter Hayes left the room with barely concealed grins. Their wolves‘ scents betrayed their amusement at the obvious setup.
Feeling self–conscious now that they were alone, I carefully approached him with the fresh shirt. Being nearly twenty centimeters shorter than his almost 1.9–meter Alpha height, I had him remain seated on the examination table.
“Can you lift your arms slightly?” I asked softly.
“Of course,” he replied, his voice gentler than usual.
Concerned about Dominic’s injuries and the need for frequent dressing changes, I decided to temporarily move back to my apartment at Moon Valley Residences across from his. The proximity would make caring for him much easier.
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