The Reincarnated (Book 2A of Wolfcreek Series)

Chapter 67

"Oh, no," I said. "I won't be afraid of him whenever I find something out. I do want him to tell me what's going on and everything and be open, but I have a feeling that's going to take him a long while."

Xav snorted and stayed silent, letting me talk. He wagged his tell slightly, and I could tell that he was relieved.

I closed my eyes before I sighed and shook my head. "He kept looking at me," I said randomly and my cheeks turned red before my heart skipped a beat, "while we were eating together with Bryson and my mom. I think my mom wants me to be with him for some reason. She kept pushing me on him." I wrinkled my nose and pursed my lips in disgust. "Even though he could be my father because of his age."

He snorted again.

I sighed and moved a hand through my hair before I shook my head and cleared my throat. "I don't know," I said. "I think there is something between us, and I don't know what it is."

A memory tried to take over but was blocked for some reason, and I couldn't help but grimace and groan while I rubbed my forehead, almost toppling over.

Xav whined and moved just a bit so that he was able to look at me. He whined again and nudged my side, and I pushed him away slightly.

"Don't, Xav," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I'm fine. It's fine."

I lied; it wasn't fine. I had no idea what this was and why I was feeling like this, but I knew that Xav wouldn't be able to help me, not yet at least.

Xav whined again, and I could tell that he didn't believe me. He pushed his nose against my forehead, and I couldn't help but lean against him. He wanted to know what was wrong, but I didn't want to tell him with the people gathered.

"It's fine, Xav," I said and rubbed my head. "Gimme a minute. It'll subside."

He asked if it had happened before while he pulled away, and I couldn't help but chuckle and slowly nod.

"It has," I confirmed before I cleared my throat and licked my lips. "That's why I know it'll pass soon."

Xav whined again before he slowly nodded and backed off just a bit. He watched me with wide eyes, and I could feel his fear and worry as if he thought something bad was happening to me but didn't know what.

"Xav," I groaned. "Stop worrying. I'll be fine."

The pain slowly ebbed away, and I could finally breathe and relax.

Thank, Goddess, I thought and closed my eyes.

Xav whined before he nuzzled me again. He asked if I was ok now and if I was still in pain, and I shook my head no.

"It stopped," I said with a sigh of relief before I looked at him. "It happens sometimes, so I am used to it." I chuckled coldly before I shook my head and grimaced. "I wish I could talk to my doctor about it, but he is out of state."

He whined and nuzzled my shoulder, glad that I was better but praying that it wouldn't happen again.

If only it were that easy, I thought while I pursed my lips and bit back a small sigh.

"So why is BryBry at home and not here?" I asked, changing the subject, praying that he wouldn't keep pushing me. "I thought he would be following you again. I miss him."

Xav scowled and narrowed his eyes. "Hrmph," he said, and I bit back a small smirk, amused because he was jealous of his son.

"Come on, Xav," I teased while I leaned against him. "He is my friend. I like BryBry, not as much as I like you, but I like BryBry."