Chapter 56: Don’t you...hate me
Elijah’s pov ;
One of the nurses stepped forward with an apologetic look. "He woke up disoriented and started to panic. We were only trying to help, sir."
"Help?" I snapped at him furiously, also making Ash flinch in my arms. I looked down at him with a heartbroken look. "Is this your idea of helping?"
The nurse flinched but nodded. "We didn’t mean to upset him. We were following protocol."
"Well, I don’t give a fuck about your protocol," I retorted sharply, glaring at him aggressively. "Next time, call me first before going straight to touch him, do you understand me?"
"Yes, sir. I’m sorry, sir."
I didn’t say anything, instead choosing to turn my attention back to Ash. I stroked his hair gently, murmuring reassurances. Slowly, his breathing calmed, and his body relaxed slightly but not entirely. I draw comforting circles on his back.
His slender fingers curled into my shirt, clinging onto me for dear life resting his head against my chest.
"Don’t leave me," he whispered in a hushed and scared voice which broke my heart. "Please, don’t leave me."
I wrapped my arms around him, bringing him even more closer. "I won’t, sweetheart."
I glanced at the nurse, still standing there dumbfounded. "What are you waiting for? Get out!"