#4:CURIOUS

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Colt is still awake in the morning. He couldn't sleep after the auction and until they arrived at his residence yesterday night.

He's been keeping an eye on Lilith since she fell asleep last night. Lilith was also the reason Colt couldn't sleep since she was experiencing nightmares, and when Colt heard her yelling for help, he ran to her room to check on her. Then Colt learned that Lilith was experiencing nightmares that night, so he stayed up all night to keep a watch on her.

After a while, Tio arrived. He went out and got Lilith new clothes, as well as breakfast for the three of them.

"How are you doing, Colt?" Tio inquired as he placed the stuff he had purchased on the table inside Lilith's room.

Colt said without glancing back at Tio, "She was experiencing nightmares."

Tio teased Colt, "Aw, you're a sweet man."

Colt sat on the couch in front of Lilith's bed, oblivious to Tio's presence. He couldn't take his gaze away from Lilith, either. He's attempting to determine the source of Lilith's dreams. He couldn't figure it out, though.

"Seems like something's upsetting you, Colt; why don't you take a break and eat breakfast?" Tio said as he handed Colt the lunch box.

When Colt received the lunch box, Tio said, "It's your favorite."

Colt then stood up and walked inside the room, as he sat at the chair with a round table. Tio took a seat in front of him as well, and the two of them began to eat.

Tio quickly remarked, "Is there something wrong about Lilith?"

Colt lets out a sigh. He's debating whether or not to notify Tio about it. He ultimately chose to keep it for the time being. He can't just make up his own mind. The easiest way for him to do this is to keep what he knows about Lilith hidden.

"I'm just trying to figure out how to get her into my territory," Colt remarked, which was partly true.

He's also troubled as to how he should approach Lilith and how he should explain things to her. Apart from that, he hasn't determined whether or not Lilith would be his mate. He needs to think things through carefully, and he doesn't want to make any mistakes because Lilith is interfering with his mind. He could end up making a poor choice. That is something Colt does not want to happen.

"Come on, dude, don't be too worried about it; just make her your mate and notify your packs, and everything will be OK," Tio explained.

He's attempting to console Colt. Despite this, he is unaware of Colt's thoughts. Regardless of the fact that Tio is unaware of Colt's goals, he still wishes to assist him. Tio is a good friend, as well as Colt's only human friend. And he is well aware that it is harmful for him as well, yet he is unconcerned. Colt was Tio's best friend, and he was very attached to him.

On the other hand, Colt was aware of Tio's thoughts. He was well aware that his friend sincerely wished to assist him.

"All right, I'll just keep her here for now," Colt said, "and when she's fully recovered, I'll take her to my region."

"All right, I'll assist you in caring for her, and you can return to your territory for the time being so that your packs wouldn't worry about you," Tio stated.

They both came to a decision and agreed on it. Colt felt at peace since he knew he could count on Tio whenever he was outside of his territory. Tio had been a great assistance to him, therefore he trusted him.

"For the time being, help her in gaining strength and keep an eye on her while she sleeps; talk to her frequently and don't leave her alone," Colt said, glancing at Lilith, who was still sleeping.

"I'll do it," Tio said conclusively. "Just make sure you come back after you finish your work there, because she might ask who her bidder was."

Colt simply gave him a nod. Then, after they'd finished eating, Colt went straight to work finishing his business and preparing the documents for Lilith. He must wait for Lilith's papers to be finalized, however, because those papers are proof that he previously possessed Lilith.

Colt then returns his glance to Lilith before departing. Tio left with Lilith because he was the one who would be caring for her while Colt was away.

Lilith awoke after a while. She looked around the room she was in right away, slowly recalling what had happened the last time. She is now fully aware that she was sold by an unknown individual. However, she recalls the man's voice approaching her twice.

Lilith gets out of bed, and the door to her room swings open. Tio entered the room with a smile on his face.

Tio welcomed Lilith with, "Good morning."

Lilith took a step backwards as soon as she noticed Tio. Her phobia has turned negative once more. She is terrified and shaking.

Lilith pleaded, "Please don't come near me."

Tio came to a halt in his approach to Lilith. He also looked at Lilith, and he could tell she was afraid by her expression.

"Here's your breakfast," Tio said as he slid the lunch back on top of Lilith's bed. "If you need anything, just knock on the door, and I'll be waiting outside."

Lilith remained silent. Tio sighed and walked out of the room. When Lilith was left alone in the room, she became hungry as she gazed at the lunch box Tio had given her.

She quickly snatched it and ate it silently. She has no recollection of where she was. She was just overflowing with thoughts. She then gently walks towards the door, carefully opens it, and looks outside after she has finished eating.

She then noticed Tio, who was seated on the floor to the side of the door, working on his laptop. Lilith wishes to flee once more. She intends to attack Tio and then flee. Lilith's only thought was to get out of there, but she had no idea that Tio had noticed her... Tio is nearby to keep an eye on her.

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