Her Revenge Contract
Chapter 120

Xavier's POV

I fought hard against the silver poison inside my veins, feeling every part of my body burning like hell's fire inside me.

I couldn't let Kate see me like that; she would blame herself. I needed to get Greyson to keep Kate occupied while I tried to heal myself, but soon I whimpered and cried to have her by my side.

If I die today, I hope she will know how much I actually love her. Not because of the bond we share, but for the strong woman I see inside her.

She gave me strength when I felt weak, challenged me to keep up with her beautiful mind, and made me soft again to be able to love.

I never thought I would fall in love again. She had become my world.

I gasped through the excruciating, burning pain. This was my punishment for keeping secrets from her.

I knew that this must have been the reason she left me in the first place.

But I couldn't bear to look at her. She reminded me of losing our unborn pup.

Something died inside me that day.

My heart pinches. My hopes and dreams were scattered. I wanted to have a family of my own.

I could imagine seeing Kate sitting next to the Christmas tree, reading her favorite book, and rubbing her swollen belly. I wouldn't be able to keep my hands from her; I needed to be by her side at all times. I wanted to be just as part of the pregnancy as she was. I growled out of pain as a wave of flames moved through my veins. This was my torture!

A cold hand touched mine, and electric tingles shot through my arm, soothing the painful sensation inside my body.

Kate!

It must be Kate!

What the f*ck was she doing here?

Who the f*ck let her in?

She can't see me like this!

My breathing slowed, and I became more relaxed; it was like a hand was held out to me to grab on to. It was just out of my reach. The pain was forcing me to grab on.

My attention snapped toward what the doctor said, and my own anger burned through my veins, burning down some of the poison still in my system.

How dare she insult my mate! How dare she insult my Luna, my Queen!

Kate whimpered, and my heart softened.

She had been calling my name, and it was heaven to my mind.

I could feel her moving her hand up my arm, drawing small circles on my skin.

It left tingles everywhere she touched, and I wished to feel both hands on me.

I sighed, frustrated. It wasn't right for her to see me like this.

What was she thinking?

Was she giving up hope?

Was she ready to let go of the bond and reject me?

Yet she still carried my mark. There must be some hope! There must be some feelings still left for me inside of her.

Ray crawled out of the depths of my mind; he looked just as miserable as I was-no, he looked like he had gone out partying and was too intoxicated to get on his feet. It must have been a crazy night of partying and drinking. "Screw you!" he growled at me, hearing my thoughts.

I managed to chuckle through the pain.

That was new; was I healing?

"I hope you left some booze for me," I said teasingly and moaned.

"No," he groaned, pissed, "this is all your fault for shifting!" He came and laid next to me. "You should have saved our energy to burn off the sliver faster."

I slowly nodded, but it was a risk I needed to take.

"Kate was about to reveal who she is," I said tiredly, and it might have gotten a lot of unwanted attention from the surrounding packs. It could have endangered her life."

Ray nodded in understanding, closing his eyes.

"It's heaven under her touch," he said, dozing off. "How is she doing that?"

It only then occurred to me that Kate was unconsciously healing us.

Did she know what she was doing?

Did she know she had such power?

Slowly but surely, I felt more alive; the burning sensation steadily left my body.

I could eventually take a proper breath without moaning in agony. Even Ray looked better by the second and was able to lift his head.

"If you have a cure for silver poisoning in your pocket, yes, the doctor sneered, and Kate kept quiet. "Then it's best you stay out of my way and let me try to help him."

I growled from the depths of my mind when Kate left my side, and my anger towards the doctor became hateful.

Who was she to believe she was the only one who could heal me?

Can't she see that Kate is the one healing me, not her bloody medication?

I sighed, relieved, when Kate returned. Her sweet lavender scent filled my insides. I got so lost in her scent that when it enveloped me, I drifted off to sleep, feeling my body slowly fight the silver off and heal the burned and poisoned parts. It was the sound of people whispering close by that woke me, and I could hear Kate arguing.

My stubborn, beautiful mate was fighting to stay by my side. She would not budge an inch if she put her mind to it.

I focused on the conversation, hearing Greyson trying to plead his case.

"Kate," Greyson said, and I wondered when they started to call her by her name. He sounded serious and emotionally tired. Did he give up on me?

"You should really leave," he said, "and get some rest."

Did Kate stay by my side through the night?

Did she ever get any sleep?

My attention snapped back to Greyson, warning her.

"We need to give Alpha Xavier a bath," he said, "and it means that we will have to free his arms and legs. It can be very dangerous, and I can't afford for you to get hurt. Please understand. This is for your own good."

I could sense that Kate was embarrassed by his words. She had seen me bare before, yet she never got used to seeing the size of my cock.

Images of our last night together flashed before my eyes.

I couldn't get enough of her.

I made her ride my face while I sucked on her juice. I wanted to taste her, feel her pitied body wrapped around my cock, and come inside her until she was dripping from my seeds.

Kate had already awakened the desire to spank that little ass of hers in Carlo's restaurant. I had to do everything to keep myself from taking her there and then.

I couldn't help forcing the memory into my mind, seeing her on her knees, wrapping her sweet lips around my shaft.

The feeling was pure bliss, magical as the tingles of her lips made me almost come undone inside her witty mouth.

I could almost imagine seeing how she would swallow my juice, licking it off her lips like it was the best taste created on earth.

Oh, Goddess, I moaned inside my mind. I wanted to push my shaft inside her and make her scream my name.

It was the fastest dinner date we've ever had.

I couldn't help myself, and on our way back home, I deliberately slid my hand over her thigh while driving. I searched for her skinny lace pants, only to find she didn't have any on.

That had done it, and Kate gave me a teasing smile, hardening my cock so much that it was pressing painfully against my pants. She wanted me to f*ck her into next week.

She opened her legs wider, giving me access, and my fingers found her folds, her moans and breathing becoming louder with every place my fingers touched. She was wet, soaking wet, just for me. "Oh, Xavier," she moaned, "I want to feel you inside of me."

I looked in the rear mirror and pulled over the truck, then flew out the door, losing my pants, and opened her door, pulled her out, and bent her over.

She gasped surprised when I forced my whole shaft inside her, and I grunted with every pump.

"Harder Xavier!" She moaned. "I want to feel every bit of you inside me."

Her juice leaked down her legs, and I could feel her walls tightening around my cock.

She must be close.

My one hand snakes around her torso, pulling her closer; the other seeks her breast. I pumped her even harder and faster until both of us came down and our legs gave out under us.

I pulled her to my lap, listening to her racing breathing. She was dripping her juices on my leg, yet I didn't mind. I wanted to make more.

I slowly pulled her face toward me and pecked her lips.

"Okay," Kate said, giving in and bringing the memory to an end.

I could feel Kate's gaze moving over my face, and then her cold hand left mine.

As soon as Kate left my side, the most excruciating pain rippled through my body again.

"Bring her back!" I yelled inside my mind. "Bring Kate back!"

Ray snatched control from me, hurrying to get out of the belts that kept us bound to the bed. He wanted Kate to be by our side.

I let him be. I let him throw a tantrum in search of Kate.

Two warriors tried to restrain Ray, who was thrown against the wall.

Greyson came rushing in, his eyes wide with fear.

Ray roared, shaking the windows around us.

"Where is she?"

"She will be back soon," Greyson said as calmly as possible.

Four warriors grabbed hold of me, trying to restrain me, and Greyson grabbed a syringe and stuck it in my neck.

Ray dropped to his knees, feeling the low doze of wolfbane spread through my veins, tiring us out enough to not keep on fighting.

Greyson stood back and looked at me.

"This is for your own good," he said. "You will thank me later."

Greyson nodded to the warriors, who picked me up and carried me back to bed. He then ordered the warriors to bring the bucket with water and gave me a bath himself.

I felt embarrassed for Greyson's sake, but I knew I would have done the same for him if the roles were reversed.

I must have dozed off, but when Kate's scent hit my nostrils, it made me wide awake.

The soft sound of light snoring sounded next to me, and it warmed my heart.

Kate must be resting next to me.

I dragged my eyes open, blinked a couple of times against the sunlight peeking between the curtains, and turned my head toward Kate.

A smile spread across my lips.

Greyson must have heard the movement and he came walking in.

"You are awake," he mind linked, and he lifted an eyebrow.

"I am," I linked back, my gaze following him as he quietly moved to my other side.

"Are you still in pain?" he asked, concerned.

I slowly shook my head.

"Can you release me from the torturous bed?" I asked, almost pleading.

"Is it safe?"

"Really, Greyson," I growled over the link, "you are seriously looking for an ass wooping."

Greyson rolled his eyes at me, and I growled under my breath.

"I am in need of going to the bathroom!" I said, "Or would you like to clean that as well?"

That had done it, and Greyson quickly unbuckled the straps, and I carefully slipped out of Kate's arms and got off the bed.

My gaze landed on Kate, and a soft, endearing smile followed on my lips.

"She has been guarding you since she found out," Greyson whispered.

"I know," I said, "I could feel her powerful touch."

Greyson looked at me a bit startled, but I wasn't ready to explain. I grabbed my clothes and headed into the bathroom, did my business, and took a long and proper shower. When I walked out, Kate was sitting on my hospital bed, startled to see me awake.