Chapter 42

Lola's POV

The next day, when I was to be discharged, Lyla, Avianca, and Lotana were all present. They doted on me and made sure I did not need anything. 

After the doctor came into my room and said I could be discharged, Lyla gave me some clothes that I could change into. I know that they already know about my battered body, but I did not want to see the pity in their eyes. 

I took a while in the bathroom to gather my thoughts and composure, forgetting that there were mother hens waiting outside for me.

"Lola? Lola?" Lyla called out in a panicked voice. "Are you okay? Do you need anything? Are you having difficulties doing anything?" She called out again when I did not answer her at first. 

"I'm fine, Lyla. I'll be out in a moment," I called out to her, and that was when she stopped knocking on the door. I heard them discussing in hushed tones, and I could make out words like "Adrian," "former pack," and "protect," and I just knew they w