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them should Soren decide to get rid of them.
One thing he knew was that his brother spoke the truth regarding the defenses of the mansion. These rooms were especially prepared for holding lawbreakers, and the outside of the mansion would not be easy to go through even if Brody and Carson were in perfect physical condition.
At last, they were left alone. Even if Brody sensed guards at the other side of the door, he supposed it was better than nothing. As soon as the other wolves granted them privacy, Brody released Carson The Lamb Who Cried Wolf
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from his embrace and left the bed. Carson whimpered in protest.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“Just to the bathroom, Carson.” He didn’t know how long Soren’s sudden bout of generosity would last, and he needed to get their wounds cleaned up. It would help them heal faster. He couldn’t rely too much on Soren’s medic, especially for Carson.
As quickly as he could in the circumstances, he made his way to the adjoining bathroom and started the water in the tub. While it filled with warm water, Brody returned to the sleeping quarters. He picked up his mate from the bed and retraced his steps, going back in to the bath. Gently, he placed Carson in the water, then joined his mate inside.
The temperature was just right, and it both hurt and soothed his wounds. Still, Brody felt clumsy, angry, and sad when he tried to wash his mate, only to find the previously flawless skin marred by angry bites and awful wounds.
The water grew red by the time they were in at least a satisfactory condition. Carson leaned against him, and gradually, Brody felt him relax. The pain was still there, but more dim. Even so, Brody could not feel relieved. The moments when he’d sensed Carson being hurt still passed through his mind, and his wolf’s anger lingered there, just waiting to reemerge.
“Hey, it’s okay,” Carson said. “I’m fine. We’re fine. We’re going to get through this.”
Brody forced himself to nod, even if he knew he couldn’t be very convincing. He got out of the bath and pulled Carson with him, finding with pleasure that his mate could stand on his own. As he rubbed them both dry, he heard the door open and felt the medic come in.
Taking a deep breath to control his rising temper, he wrapped Carson in a towel. There were no robes around, so that would have to do. If the medic even breathed wrong in Carson’s direction, Brody would deck him, injuries or no injuries.
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Thankfully, the medical examination was professional, with no useless, additional comments. Carson and Brody were prescribed plenty of rest and given a few salves that would speed up the healing process. Even if his senses identified them as genuine, Brody still tested them on himself first before applying them on Carson. Later, after the doctor left, they received food, meat for Brody and a vegetarian meal for Carson, and even a change of clothes.
Of course, Brody hadn’t forgiven his brother—how could he?—
and he couldn’t help but wonder what game Soren was playing out.
Still, for the moment, he could do nothing but wait. He felt his strength returning with each passing second, but he couldn’t take any chances.
If only he could get a message out to Liam or Carlie. He still didn’t know what happened to his friend. He didn’t think Liam would abandon him. They’d been through too much together. But then again, he couldn’t rely on others. This whole fiasco had happened because he’d trusted the wrong person. He needed to come up with a plan. But what?
Leaving Carson to rest, Brody went to the windows and analyzed the bars. They were made out of silver and were quite sturdy and thick. Brody would never be able to break them by hand. Perhaps he could use one of the pieces of furniture as a tool, but then, the guards would hear and it would be pointless. He might be able to take them out, but it was very unlikely that even if he succeeded breaking out
One thing he knew was that his brother spoke the truth regarding the defenses of the mansion. These rooms were especially prepared for holding lawbreakers, and the outside of the mansion would not be easy to go through even if Brody and Carson were in perfect physical condition.
At last, they were left alone. Even if Brody sensed guards at the other side of the door, he supposed it was better than nothing. As soon as the other wolves granted them privacy, Brody released Carson The Lamb Who Cried Wolf
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from his embrace and left the bed. Carson whimpered in protest.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“Just to the bathroom, Carson.” He didn’t know how long Soren’s sudden bout of generosity would last, and he needed to get their wounds cleaned up. It would help them heal faster. He couldn’t rely too much on Soren’s medic, especially for Carson.
As quickly as he could in the circumstances, he made his way to the adjoining bathroom and started the water in the tub. While it filled with warm water, Brody returned to the sleeping quarters. He picked up his mate from the bed and retraced his steps, going back in to the bath. Gently, he placed Carson in the water, then joined his mate inside.
The temperature was just right, and it both hurt and soothed his wounds. Still, Brody felt clumsy, angry, and sad when he tried to wash his mate, only to find the previously flawless skin marred by angry bites and awful wounds.
The water grew red by the time they were in at least a satisfactory condition. Carson leaned against him, and gradually, Brody felt him relax. The pain was still there, but more dim. Even so, Brody could not feel relieved. The moments when he’d sensed Carson being hurt still passed through his mind, and his wolf’s anger lingered there, just waiting to reemerge.
“Hey, it’s okay,” Carson said. “I’m fine. We’re fine. We’re going to get through this.”
Brody forced himself to nod, even if he knew he couldn’t be very convincing. He got out of the bath and pulled Carson with him, finding with pleasure that his mate could stand on his own. As he rubbed them both dry, he heard the door open and felt the medic come in.
Taking a deep breath to control his rising temper, he wrapped Carson in a towel. There were no robes around, so that would have to do. If the medic even breathed wrong in Carson’s direction, Brody would deck him, injuries or no injuries.
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Thankfully, the medical examination was professional, with no useless, additional comments. Carson and Brody were prescribed plenty of rest and given a few salves that would speed up the healing process. Even if his senses identified them as genuine, Brody still tested them on himself first before applying them on Carson. Later, after the doctor left, they received food, meat for Brody and a vegetarian meal for Carson, and even a change of clothes.
Of course, Brody hadn’t forgiven his brother—how could he?—
and he couldn’t help but wonder what game Soren was playing out.
Still, for the moment, he could do nothing but wait. He felt his strength returning with each passing second, but he couldn’t take any chances.
If only he could get a message out to Liam or Carlie. He still didn’t know what happened to his friend. He didn’t think Liam would abandon him. They’d been through too much together. But then again, he couldn’t rely on others. This whole fiasco had happened because he’d trusted the wrong person. He needed to come up with a plan. But what?
Leaving Carson to rest, Brody went to the windows and analyzed the bars. They were made out of silver and were quite sturdy and thick. Brody would never be able to break them by hand. Perhaps he could use one of the pieces of furniture as a tool, but then, the guards would hear and it would be pointless. He might be able to take them out, but it was very unlikely that even if he succeeded breaking out
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