Chapter 170

Cecilia's pov I stared at Sebastian's "injured" wrist. The sheer audacity of the man was breathtaking.. As if reading my thoughts, he leaned in, his voice a rumbling reminder. "This was Alpha Xavier's doing." His lowered gaze carried just enough wounded pride to trigger my guilt. "I could take you to urgent care," I offered quickly. "They've got great anti-inflammatory gels and proper wraps." Sebastian shot me a look that made my suggestion instantly ridiculous. He extended his wrist toward me, close enough that I could feel the heat radiating from his skin. "The person responsible for the injury should be the one to treat it." A nervous laugh escaped me. "I'm not refusing responsibility! It's just that I'm not qualified. I thought medical professionals would - " Under his intense stare, my words died in my throat. "If you don't mind amateur care, I could... maybe... grab an ice pack from my freezer?" The corners of his mouth curved with amusement. "Your place or mine?" I fell silent,