I lifted my left hand and squeezed Jason's sleeve.

"Brother!"

Harold turned his head to look at Jason.

"Of course not, Alpha Jason. How can I think of going after the princess of the Blue Blood Pack? She is my friend, and that's my great fortune."

Saying that, Harold glanced at me one last time with a small smile and left the cabin.

I felt bad for Harold. I was sure he never thought anything like that about me. He was my private physician; he knew everything about my health, when—

"Why are you sad? Do you like that guy?" I heard my brother ask.

I removed my hand from his sleeve and replied, "What? No. But he's my very good friend. He was the one who first helped me hide the truth from Adrian. I told you that, remember?"

He sat on the edge of the bed and replied, "That's why I appreciated him. But as a man, I could see other men's intentions, too."

"Do you mean he likes me?"

He chuckled and pulled my cheek. "Who doesn't like you? You're my cute little sister."

"Aaa! Leave my cheek!" I patted his hand, feeling pain where he'd pulled.

"Okay, okay, sorry. Now get ready. We're leaving right now."

Jason stood up, his serious mood returning. I wondered if all Alphas had mood swings; they always seemed so cold. Or perhaps they—

After leaving the cabin, Jason sent the nurse in charge to help me dress in the new clothes his driver had collected.

I had a little difficulty getting dressed, but thankfully, it didn't take long.

Jason returned to take me with him. He put one arm around my shoulder and took my hand with the other.

Everyone around us was looking. I ignored them; their gazes reminded me of Adrian's accusations. The more I thought about it, the more my heart ached.

"Natalia!"

I heard Adrian's mother's voice as we walked through the lobby toward the main gate. We stopped and turned.

"Mrs. Miller," Jason greeted her.

She nodded at him, then looked at me. Her eyes widened as she noticed my bandaged head. She walked to me and embraced me.

"What happened to you, Natalia? I thought you left the pack last night."

I smiled at her gentle tone. "I'm alright, Auntie. It's just a little wound."

Jason stood beside me, calmly observing Grace Miller. I knew my brother well. His calm demeanor told me—

"Where are you going?" she asked, breaking the hug and glancing at Jason.

"I'm leaving the pack."

"But you don't look well. Please stay a few days and rest."

Jason raised an eyebrow at her request. Before he could respond, I said, "No, Auntie. Thanks for asking, but I can't stay. I have to go back to the Blue Blood Pack."

She nodded with a defeated look. "Take care of yourself, then."

"How is Alpha Lucas? I heard Natalia helped him with his health," Jason asked.

"Yes, she was a miracle. She helped us and saved my husband. He's under observation now."

I listened attentively as Auntie Grace spoke of Alpha Lucas. I was glad to have helped him.

"We're getting late, Mrs. Miller. Nice to meet you," Jason said, putting his arm around my shoulder again.

I smiled at Auntie Grace and took my leave. Jason didn't give her a chance to ask anything else.

"That loser and his family are a bad influence. If they hadn't forced you to stay, maybe you wouldn't have had this accident," Jason remarked.

"Brother, please. Uncle Lucas and Auntie Grace are good people. They treat me like their daughter."

"Yeah, sure," he said sarcastically.

After getting into the car and sitting beside me, he told the driver to start.

I glanced at my bag, which I'd left in my car last night.

Jason followed my gaze. "They gave me your bag when I signed your discharge papers."

I unlocked my phone. Almost immediately, I saw a flurry of missed calls from my parents, Jason, Eric, and my children.

Jason glanced at my phone. "Don't worry. I told everyone I was bringing you back."

"What about Aria and Noah? Did you tell them about my accident?"

"No."

"Thanks, brother."

He sighed, looking out at the passing landscape.

The trip from the Crystal Blood Pack to the Blue Blood Pack was long. My eyes were closed as I leaned against the seat. We'd long passed the Crystal Blood Pack; it was late. We were heading—

"How did you get out of the car?" I heard Jason ask. He hadn't mentioned it all day, as if he didn't want me to remember the accident.

I paused before replying. "Adrian came to my rescue."

Jason fell silent, seemingly displeased. It was the truth, though; I couldn't lie.

After a while, he spoke. "Eric was worried. He wanted to come when he heard about your accident. I stopped him."

I opened my eyes and mumbled, "He's a caring person."

Jason turned to me, his voice low. "He doesn't care for anyone else as much as he cares for you."

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