Chapter 44: Back up plan

*Tilly POV*

“Are you okay?” Ty asks. I only nod in affirmation. Physically, I’m a little messed up. Okay, a little more than a little, but my alpha blood is working overtime to heal me faster.

“She will heal.” Onyx says, sliding a glance in my direction as he stomps out the remaining fire coals with his boots. I roll my eyes and scoff.

“Good to know that the mate bond is still going strong on your end.” I mutter, feeling a little miffed he doesn’t seem worried.

Onyx tilts his head and turns to face me, a glint of mischief in his eyes as he saunters closer.

“What was that, Til? I couldn’t hear what you said,” he asks in a husky voice. I gulp and rub my sore arm. This liar heard every word.

“Nothing.” I mutter, trying not to be hypnotized by the look in his eyes, but damn it, I can’t bring myself to look away.

“I would very much love to sweep you off your feet and kiss every bump and bruise to make it better, Tilly.” He stops in front of me, leaving my cheeks red as he reaches