Chapter 72

Del's POV

The next week crept by at a snail’s pace.

The pack took turns feeding us and keeping an eye on us. School started back up for Elliot a few days into the week, so he wasn’t there until the evenings. Tea and Ebony were both in the fast-grad nursing program, so they were swamped but still hung out in the evenings too.

People came and went constantly, and my wolf retained control of our body the entire time, snuggled up against Rocco and licking his face and arms while he slept and she rested.

On the eighth day, Rocco finally stirred.

He shifted around a bit in bed before his eyes finally cracked open, and then he stared at her for a moment, dazed. It looked like he was trying to remember what had happened.

If I’d been in human form, I would’ve said or done something awkward. But my wolf just stared at him.

Then she leaned forward and licked his nose.

His expression softened, his lips tilting upward slightly as he scratched her b