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The Hidden Wounds

Author: Cheals
last update publish date: 2026-02-28 17:25:21

Chapter 6 : The Hidden Wounds 

Camille’s POV

The door opened.

My heart jumped into my throat.

It must be Théo.

Or the doctor.

I straightened quickly, wiping my face, trying to hide the redness around my eyes. My small wolf trembled, pressing against my ribs. I wasn’t ready to face him again. Not after that moment. Not after he saw my wounds.

But when I looked up…

It wasn’t Théo.

It wasn’t the doctor.

It was him.

Théo’s brother.

He stood at the doorway quietly, one hand still on the knob. Tall. Calm. Watching.

The air felt different when he entered. Not heavy like with Théo. Not sharp. Not overwhelming.

Still powerful.

But… softer.

“Camille,” he said gently.

The way he said my name made my heart beat faster.

“I heard your voice.”

His eyes moved slowly over me. Careful. Observing.

“I hope you’re fine.”

My fingers tightened against my chest.

“I am fine,” I said quickly.

Too quickly.

My voice shook.

My small wolf shifted nervously.

He stepped fully into the room and closed the door behind him.

“No,” he said quietly. “You’re not.”

I froze.

He didn’t sound angry.

He sounded certain.

His gaze dropped to my arm.

I instinctively tried to hide it behind my back.

Too late.

He had already seen.

The bandage wasn’t properly tied. A small line of red had seeped through the cloth.

His jaw tightened slightly.

Not dramatic.

Not loud.

Just controlled.

He walked toward me slowly, giving me enough time to move away if I wanted.

But I didn’t.

I couldn’t.

My small wolf trembled, confused. It wasn’t fear. It wasn’t danger.

It was unfamiliar safety.

He reached the cabinet near the wall and opened it without asking. Inside were medical supplies. He took them calmly, like he knew exactly where everything was.

“Sit,” he said softly.

I obeyed before thinking.

I sat on the edge of the chair, my hands resting stiffly on my lap.

He knelt in front of me.

An Alpha kneeling.

For me.

My breath caught.

Carefully, he untied the loose bandage. His fingers were warm but steady. No unnecessary touch. No lingering.

Just careful attention.

When the cloth fell away, his eyes darkened slightly.

“These are not old,” he murmured.

Shame burned my cheeks.

“I’m an Omega,” I whispered. “They don’t… treat us gently.”

Silence filled the space between us.

My small wolf curled tightly, embarrassed.

He dipped a clean cloth into disinfectant.

“This will sting,” he warned.

His voice was gentle.

The cloth touched my skin.

I flinched.

He paused instantly.

“Sorry,” he said quietly.

Sorry.

No one had ever apologized to me before while treating a wound.

My chest tightened.

“It’s okay,” I whispered.

He continued cleaning the cuts carefully. Slow. Precise. As if he was afraid to hurt me more.

I watched his face.

He wasn’t disgusted.

He wasn’t irritated.

He looked… angry.

But not at me.

When he finished cleaning, he wrapped the bandage properly. Secure. Neat.

“You shouldn’t bleed alone,” he said softly.

My throat tightened.

For a moment, neither of us spoke.

The room felt smaller.

Warmer.

“Um…” I swallowed. “What is your name?”

He looked up at me then.

Our eyes met fully for the first time.

His gaze was calm. Deep. Observant.

“Capsin,” he said simply.

Just that.

Capsin.

The name felt strong. Solid.

“Thank you, Capsin,” I whispered.

My small wolf shifted, uncertain but not hiding.

He stood slowly.

“If you ever need anything,” he said, his tone low but firm, “you can come to me.”

I blinked.

“You don’t have to endure everything silently.”

My heart skipped.

Was he saying he knew?

Did he see more than others?

He stepped back toward the door.

Then paused.

His hand rested on the knob.

Without turning around, he added quietly,

“My brother doesn’t always see everything.”

My breath caught.

What did that mean?

Before I could ask, he opened the door and left.

The room felt empty again.

But not the same empty as before.

I touched the fresh bandage on my arm.

It was wrapped perfectly.

Carefully.

Gently.

My small wolf stirred in confusion.

Théo made my heart race with fear and desire.

Capsin made it ache with something softer.

And that scared me more.

Because I was Théo’s mate.

Even if only for a year.

And yet…

For the first time since coming to this house…

I didn’t feel completely alone.

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