Semua Bab My Plus-Size Best Friend Is My Mate: Bab 21 - Bab 30

ASHINA’S POVMy eyelids fluttered open, I couldn’t feel its heaviness. The blinding white lights that came in from the windows made me shut them back immediately and I slowly opened them to get used to the light.The beeping sound of machines and the strong scent of antiseptic filled my nostrils. Where was I?As my vision cleared, I saw Nathan and Daniel, both wearing expressions of worry and relief. Nathan's hands were wrapped around mine, holding on as if he feared he’d lose me. I have never seen Nathan in this state.“You’re awake!” Nathan cried out, his voice cracking. His grip on my hand tightened. I tried to move, but my body felt like it was weighed down by bricks.“Where...?” I managed to whisper, my voice barely above a whisper. I turned my head slowly to take in my surroundings. The stark white walls, the medical equipment – I was in a hospital.Nathan, sensing my confusion, quickly answered, “You were shot, Ashina. You’re in the hospital now.”Daniel nodded, adding, “You’ve

NATHAN’S POV"A woman?" I repeated, staring at Ashina seriously. She nodded, her gaze unwavering. "Yes," Ashina replied, her voice steady. "While I was held captive, I overheard the two men talking with a woman. She ordered them to kill me."Erica hurriedly spoke, “Are you sure it was a woman’s voice you heard?”I saw Ashina focus her gaze on Erica. She then said with a smirk, almost as if taunting Erica. “I’m certain.”A surge of anger coursed through my veins. I gritted my teeth, my fists clenched till my knuckles turned white.“Once we get home, I’ll visit the dungeon myself and make that kidnapper spill the name of whoever did this to you.”Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Erica fidgeting with her fingers. She was scared, and it wasn’t just the usual anxiety. This was different, more evident to the point beads of sweat formed on her forehead.I had been suspicious of Erica ever since she showed up with Daniel back at the warehouse. The glances she exchanged with the kidnappe

Ashina’s POV"Stop there, Ashina." Nathan’s cold voice echoed in the dungeon. My heart pounded in my chest as I froze, my mind racing with thoughts of what he might say or do next. Slowly, I turned around, looking down as I was too scared to make eye contact."Come over here," Nathan commanded with a firm voice.Reluctantly, I walked towards him, trying to steady my breath. As I approached, I noticed he was standing in front of an empty cell. My kidnapper was nowhere in sight but I could swear I saw Nathan’s mouth move. I got to where Nathaniel was and stood beside him, my eyes widened in shock when I looked inside the cell. Inside the cell were two skeletons, one with its skull resting on the shoulder of the other. The sight was chilling, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. Nathan stood silently, his gaze fixed on the skeletal remains. I watched him closely, trying to decipher his emotions. There was a mixture of anger and something else—fondness?—in his eyes. It was a side of N

ASHINA’S POVI woke up with a wave of excitement, the events of the previous night still fresh in my mind. Nathan’s forehead kiss had sent my heart fluttering, and I couldn’t help but replay the moment over and over again. A smile formed on my lips as I got ready for my first day at the company. I had no serious task but I was nervous as hell. I was also excited. I was going to be spending the whole day with Nathan from now henceforth, what could be better than that? I’m starting to think of my abduction as a blessing in disguise. It had brought me and Nathan closer than ever during this period and I could finally see something other than an agape love bloom between us. With a bounce in my steps, I walked out of my room, with a new sense of determination. Today was a new beginning in many ways. I made my way down the hallway when I saw Erica approaching from the opposite direction. She looked like she wanted to pass by unnoticed, her gaze glued on the floor. But I wasn’t going to le

NATHAN’S POV"So, Luna Ashina,” Daniel boomed, a playful glint in his eyes “Shocked to see me in an office setting?"Ashina smiled awkwardly, glancing at me briefly before responding. "Well, I just never pictured you in an office job, that's all."Daniel chuckled. "Things change Ashina. Things change. Besides, since both of us are new to the company, we should stick together, don't you think?"Ashina nodded, but I could see her discomfort. Her body language was tense, and she shifted uneasily on the couch. “You should join me for lunch at the cafeteria," Daniel suggested his tone casual but laced with something else. Flirting?Ashina’s discomfort became more evident. She shifted again before replying, "Sure, I’ll join you."Daniel stood up, a satisfied grin on his face. "Great! I’ll come by to pick you up at lunchtime then." He then turned to me. "See you later, Nathan."I nodded curtly, watching as he left the room. My wolf stirred within me, agitated and restless. I tried to contro