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"Now let me treat you."

"No need."

"Why? I'll just put this on. That's all."

I'm sure Axe objected to my wishes. Though there were no more protests from him as I set to work, applying the ointment I'd shown Axe earlier.

Axe's breathing slowed with his eyes closed as my fingers touched the line of his shoulder.

"Does it hurt?" I asked once I was done.

Axe doesn't answer, instead resting his head on my shoulder. Inhaling the scent of my body deeply.

"Axe, what's wrong?"

"You accused me of having sex with another woman. That means I don't have your trust."

That's not it! Where do I get the idea that he's being abused, my mind screamed out loud.

I was just about to speak. The sound of knocking from outside followed by the door opening made Axe quickly slam my body onto the bed with him acting as a shield for me, blocking my half naked body from anyone, who had disturbed us.

But the screeching sound that came out spontaneously made me sure it w