Olivia POV
I was so excited when Doctor Mary told me I would be leaving the hospital tonight. I craved fresh air, away from the smell of antiseptic.
Jaz had come by to help me pack since Jax and Alfie had left earlier and were dealing with some pack business. We were folding some of my clothes away when the smell of rain and leather hit my nose. I felt a sense of peace was over me, one of the brothers was near.
As I turned, I was greeted by the sight of Kane, standing in the doorway.
His dark hair dishevelled, like he'd ran his hands through it a hundred time.
He was wearing a fitted white shirt, crisp, hugging his bulging muscles. Black slacks which clung to him deliciously.
My breath hitched.
What was he doing here?
As if reading my mind he cleared his throat and spoke-" Hi..Callie, the Doctors told me you were allowed to leave. I… I'd hoped you let me take you home" he said politely, almost in a hushed tone.
"I'm okay thank you" I said instantly, almost like a reflex.
His face that had held a glimmer of happiness and maybe hope disappeared leaving a confused frown.
"I had the housekeeper make you a room at the pack house. I." Before he could finish I cut him off, anger begining to bubble in me.
"I said. I'm fine. I do not wish to have anything from you" I cut out sharply.
I saw his jaw tick from the corner of my eye as I continued packing. Jaz remained silent focusing on folding something, averting her gaze as if she'd turn to stone if she looked up.
"But where will you stay?" Kane asked politely but with an underrated tone of dissatisfaction.
"I'll be going back to Jaz's place" I said matter of factly, staring at him directly now.
There was a flash of something in his eyes, something unreadable. Pain. Anger. Maybe even frustration.
I returned my focus back to packing. Kane continued standing in the doorway. His eyes glossed over, like he was in a trance. I ignored it until he finally left.
Jaz turned,putting her hand on my shoulder.
"Callie" she said softly.
I turned to face her.
"He's trying to make amends, to spend time with you, will you not allow this?" She asked.
I closed my eyes taking a deep breath. "No" before turning back to my bags.
The room was quiet as we finished gathering my things. My mind tangled with thoughts. Why does he care now? Why didn't he stop Knox? Could I reject them and accept Jax and Alfie? I knew of the mate bond and it's complicated intricacies through Jaz and her training me about wolf shifters. I felt so much for these men only knowing them a short time, even Knox who I'd met the once. And since then my life became so complicated. New rules, expectations and traditions flooded my mind.
I just wanted my old life back.
My simple,lonely and sad excuse of a life before all this mess started.
I figured I could go back to Jaz's home, go back to work at the club and save money until returning to collage. That's what I would do, and leave all of this mess behind.