Chapter 18


    The response he gave was, "I can feel your worry and panic." "Let me get this straight—you can


    feel it when I''m having a nightmare, right?" I inquired while feeling astounded.


    “Yeah. Every time I woke up, I''d go into the toilet and check on you to make sure it was only a


    dream, but every time, I''d find you fast sleeping in the tub," he said. "It was like a nightmare."


    “Oh no! I am so sorry that I have been rousing you from your sleep. I screamed out in a panic, "I


    didn''t realise..." Heughed and said, "Bridget, it''s okay." Before proceeding, he took a little pause


    and asked, "May I ask why the bathtub?"


    While I was making the pancakes, I mumbled to myself, "The bathroom used to be the only room


    with a lock," as I poured some pancake batter onto the hot griddle.


    He doesn''t say anything. I take the bowl with me to the washbasin to give it a final cleaning. William


    begins to toss the pancakes into the air. There is a period of time during which neither of us speaks,


    during which he finishes preparing the pancakes and I begin to fry the eggs.


    "Damn it, Bridget, I''m sorry," He said as he threw the spat into the washbasin, which startled me


    for some reason. "For what purpose?"


    "I''m sorry that I wasn''t there to protect you from all of the terrible things that have taken ce in


    your life. I''m sorry that you had to resort to sleeping in a bathtub because you were so terrified. I am


    so sorry that I did not be aware of you earlier. He leaned forward and rested his hands on the


    counter, bending his head down to look at them.


    That is the kindest thing anyone has ever said to me. I really appreciate it. I can''t allow him to takeN?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    the fall for what happened here. I approached him and put my hand on his arm.


    "Look, you''re not to me for this. You have no reason to feel guilty about anything... And you did


    save me... You beat Jackon to the punch and were able to purchase me from my parents, who were


    intending to sell me to Jackon. "And I would never have had the bravery to kick anybody in their


    crotch if it weren''t for you," we sneer at each other while pointing the finger at the other.


    However, that brought to mind something I was nning to enquire of you. What are your thoughts


    on the possibility of getting some training? William turned to me and put his hands on my shoulders


    before saying, "Maybe you will feel safer when you understand how to protect yourself." I replied


    that I hoped this would be the case.


    What a fascinating and reflective individual this man is! My gaze wandered below, and Ipletely


    forgot that he wasn''t wearing a shirt. God help me.


    "Are you looking at me again?" she asked. He inquired while maintaining his obnoxious grin. "Huh...


    Ah... Hey, put on a shirt!" "Put on a shirt!" I me him for the fact that I can''t take my eyes off of


    him. I just can''t.


    "You are really funny. As he made his way to his room, he remarked, "I''ll put one on, but you should


    think about the training." I''ll put one on. When he leaned against the door frame of his bedroom, he


    uttered the following phrase: "Perhaps I ought not to put a shirt on." What? Is it possible for him to


    read my mind? Is that aponent of the bond between mates? Oh no! I''m in a bad spot.


    "Will you kindly put on a shirt? What is that wonderful aroma?" Once Liam and Danie entered the


    room, he voiced his question.


    William yelled from his bedroom, "Bridget is baking muffins and I prepared pancakes," as he could


    hear Bridget in the kitchen.


    "Bridget, sweetie, how are you doing today?" Concerned, Danie questioned the speaker.


    "I''m good. I''ve been feeling like I have a lot more energy today," I said. "It''s been very nice."


    Although I did not say so, I believe that it may be rted to the fact that I slept next to William.


    As William emerged from his bedroom, he spected, "It could have something to do with sleeping


    close to me." Naturally, he expressed those thoughts. I mean, seriously, does he have any idea


    what''s going through my head? The adorable snicker that Danie gave me caused a rush of blood


    to my face, and I can feel it.


    "Hey, you guys, I have a fantastic suggestion!" As Liam abruptly eximed, all of our attention was


    immediately drawn to him.


    Why don''t we take a few days off and go to thatke house we''ve always wanted to visit?


    "Even so, do you think that''s a good idea? "There was an assault on Bridget," Danie added.


    "You''re right, theke is located further inside of our region. We can have warriors on patrol, and


    your dad can take over for a few days if that is more convenient. "Come on, dude, we never take


    any time away," Liam begged William to respond. "We never take a break."


    William gave me his attention. "What do you want to do? I have already informed you that I intend to


    take time off in order to spend it with you. Would you rather stay here at theke residence, or


    would you like to go to theke residence?" It is up to me to decide what to do.


    What criteria should I use to make my choice? The home on theke is not somewhere I''ve ever


    visited.


    I have no idea what I''m agreeing to when I say things like, "We can go to theke residence if that


    really is what everyone wants," but I did say it.


    Liam exims with glee, "Bridget, you''re going to really adore it!" William took hold of my hand and


    walked me over to the entrance to the building. When he opened it, he saw Gamma Lucas standing


    behind the door surveying the area.


    "Perez, it has been determined that we will spend the next few days at theke residence. I was


    wondering if you could send some soldiers out to do a scan of the area and set up some patrols.


    William had inquired about him.


    Perez gives a response that says, "Sure, Alpha, I''ll put up a three-rotation shift." After that, he gave


    me a nce before bending down to his knees.


    Perez said to me, "Bridget Smith, I Gamma Perez swear to guard you till the very moment that I


    take myst breath." I nced at him before turning my attention back to William.


    In my head, William is saying, "You have the option of epting or rejecting his vow of protection."


    "I, Bridget Smith, have decided to ept the protection that your vow offers." He startsughing as


    he stands up. I have a feeling that I made the proper decision.


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