Returning back (1)

I immediately got up but ended up pulling my own wounds on my chest and a shriek left my mouth "Ahh"

Hearing my voice the door of the room opened with a loud bang and James came in to stand next to me and his gaze fell on my bare chest, I only realized that when he let out a loud groan and then he looked into my eyes supporting me to get into the bed "Can you not stop moving recklessly."

I let out a hiss sound in pain as I placed a hand over my chest and then looked at him "I am sorry I heard a sound outside the door and thought that you were hurt. I got up to see but..."

He gritted his teeth and made me lie down then said slowly "I am sorry to make you worried, it was nothing."

I closed my eyes in pain, this time it was the most sensitive area and the pain was unbearable making my senses numb. I was panting for air as I tried to stay conscious but James was panicking, I could feel that through the movements of his steps.

When he sat next to me to tend to my would and called the doctor to come over, I held his hand digging my nails into his palm as his hand touched my wound "Sss, it's killing me."

He gently creased my cheek "Bear with it for a while please, I will be done soon."

I didn't reply as the pained voices left my throat and streams of hot tears rolled down my cheeks burning them. I tried my hard to bear with the pain but in the end I held his hand "Stop!" my voice came out weak and he immediately halted.

I took in some breaths filled with pain and looked at him "Be gentle"

He nodded and then began again but the pain was still unbearable although he had reduced the force, I could not help but pant heavily. Next I knew his lips were on me and he was kissing me so intensely that I forgot all about the pain. My eyes were still closed and his hands were still moving on my chest but all I felt was the numbness.

I could feel the intensity of the kiss and still there was so much restrain as if he was afraid to hurt me even by applying a bit more force. My head was pushed into the pillow and his free hand was supporting my back as if I was a fragile piece that could break at any moment.

When he was done, he moved away and to my surprise, he was panting more heavily than I was. After he stabilised his breathing, he came to stand next to me, his voice heavy as if he was trying to suppress something "Don't move now and take some rest, I will take a shower."

I was feeling really filthy and wanted to take a shower too but if I was to say that to him, it was sure to lead to a disaster but after some evaluation and at the thought that he had seen every part of my body I decided to be shameless. I thought that what could possibly go wrong after what had already happened and with this condition of my body, he could not do anything to harm me.

I took in a deep breath and until he was taking a shower I tried to go through the words I was gonna say, the fact that it was James that I had to say to made it more difficult. Although I went through the words I had to say to him, several times in my head but when he came out with just a towel wrapped around his waist, my mind went numb.

My eyes subconsciously traced his strong and muscular chest and then it went lower to his well defined abs and as I looked gutter down, I felt irritated by the towel blocking my vision. At that moment, I realized what I was doing and my blood started flowing to my cheeks as they burned while my throat dried up. I quickly looked away to distract myself and took in a deep breath thankfully James didn't notice what had just happened and seeing me he asked "Is everything okay?"

I nodded and then without looking at him said angrily "Why are you not wearing any clothes?"

He let out a small chuckle "Neither are you."

I glared at him "You..."

He smiled and said "I don't mind you seeing me naked and I would be more than happy if you are turned on and want me in your bed, I will be at your service at any moment."

My heart skipped a beat at the thought of him being at my service but then I pushed it aside "Stop talking nonsense and wear some clothes or I won't be able to ask for your help."

He didn't mess around any longer and went in to wear his clothes and when he came out fully dressed, my body relaxed a little and I looked at him to say "I feel really sticky and want to take a bath, can you help me."

He raised his eyebrows and said "Are you crazy, do you really wish to die. You are not allowed to go near water until your body heals a little."

I looked at him with my pitiful eyes "Please, I feel really dirty."

I saw his waver from his decision but then his eyes narrowed at my injuries and he said sternly "No way, forgot about it."

I knew, it was going to take some days until I could get close to water but the thought of being dirty until then made me sad, looking at me, his voice softened and he said "I can help you sponge your body."

I smiled at him "Thank you"

He helped me clean my body and I felt a little relieved. Soon the days went by and my body healed completely until I was able to move freely. I was happy that I could finally return to my castle and finish my unfinished business.