My heart dropped into my stomach as I looked at my leg and saw the bulky cast on it .
This was not good .
I glanced around , frantic for a time .
Maybe there was time for this to heal and Ill be okay before the competition .
Its almost morning .
Weve been here for several hours , he explained , I nearly let out a choked sob from what he had said .
It was almost morning , which meant I had no time for this to heal .
I was doomed .
I was going to get disqualified or male a fool out of myself .
This was my one shot at making an impression and I was about to fail it .
Before he could say anything more , the doctor came into the room Miss Judy , youll have to stay off it for the next 24 to 48 lurs .
Your wolf will start the healing process now that we reset it properly , the doctor said , giving me a fond smile .
I also gave you some medicine to help heal you faster .
Thank you , I said to him , grateful that he was able to help me , but not so grateful that I was not going to be okay by the competition .
He nodded and then bowed at Gavin before , leaving the room Are you going to actually listen to him and stay off it ? Gayin asked , raising his brows at me .
1 pressed my lips together .
Doesnt look like I have a choice , I muttered .
No , you dont , he said , his tone low and hidden with a quiet threat .
I have business I need to get done today .
Im trusting that youll stay here .
He stood and started to walk away .
Did you stay with me all night ? I asked him , stopping him from getting any further .
What ? Did you stay with me all night ? I asked again , more loudly this time .
He was quiet for a moment longer before his eyes found mine from over his shoulder .
Yes , he replied .
he Why ? My v My voice came out as a whisper ; I hated that tears were burning in my eyes .
I didnt want him to see me as weak right now , I didnt need him pitying me .
I didnt want you to wake up alone .
With those words in the air between us , he turned and walked out of the room .
I kept my eyes glued on the door he just walked through , wondering where he was going and what kind of business he had .
Did it involve the competition ? Should I be involved in this business too ? I groaned knowing that I couldnt do anything about it because I was lying in a hospital bed , helpless … weak .
The door flew open and soon , Nan was rushing into the room .
We listed each other as emergency contacts when we checked in , so the doctor called me after you got out of surgery to update me , she told me as she threw her arms around me .
I think I blew the competition , I said , tears spilling out of my eyes and down my cheeks .
I had been holding in these tears for some time now and I was relieved to finally be able to release them .
No … no , you still have a chance , Nan said as she hugged me ; I knew she was just trying to make me feel better , but I didnt .
My ankle is broken , and it wont be fixed for another 24 hours , I cried .
I was supposed to start today .
We will figure it out , she whispered .
We spent some time talking and eventually , thanks to the pain medication the doctor gave me , I ended up falling asleep .
This time when I woke up , it was because of a strange presence wafted into the room as the door opened .
I opened my eyes and looked over at the man walking towards me .
It was Beta Ron .
A second later , Nan came rushing into the room as well and my eyes dropped at the sight of her smile .
Whats going on ? I asked , staring between the two of them .
She came to us and explained that you were injured and couldnt compete until tomorrow , Beta Ron said , glancing at his clipboard with a frown .
We switched you with another person so you can compete tomorrow morning instead .
Are you serious ?? I asked my hope in my throat , waiting to burst .
Beta Ron nodded .
Yeah , and you have this one to thank for that .
She was persistent , Ron muttered .
He turned and left the room .
Nan squealed and hugged me .
I couldnt believe this … I was going to compete , and nothing was standing in my way this time .
Thank you , Nan , I breathed as I hugged her back .
I told you , we got this , she replied .
She was right ; we got this .