Chosen By My Mate's Father-in-law novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Girl’s Day

A rhythmic beeping sound woke me up. The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was Mindie’s anxious face.

“Oh, Jasmine,” my best friend said, her shoulders slumping in relief. “I’m so glad you’re awake.”

Disoriented, I looked around. My stomach swooped when I realized I was in a hospital room. The beeping sound was coming from a large machine beside my bed, and an IV had been inserted into my arm.

How did I end up here?

My head was pounding like someone had hit me with a hammer. There was an awful, bitter taste in my mouth, and my whole body ached.

What happened to me?

“Let me get a nurse to check you out now that you’re awake.” Mindie turned to leave.

I managed to catch her wrist despite my slow movements.

“Wait, please, tell me what happened.” My pulse quickened, and the beeping on the machine grew more insistent. “I don’t remember how I ended up here.” I also didn’t want to be alone right now.

Mindie’s face grew sympathetic. “You don’t remember anything from last night?”

I shook my head, and even that small action caused my head to throb with pain.

My friend sighed and sat down. She quickly explained how we’d been out celebrating my scholarship at a bar, Alpha Bryson bought me drinks, drugged me, and then carried me up to a room. When Mindie intervened, he tried to assault her too. But Gareth burst into the room and saved us. Alpha Bryson was stripped of his title.

Shock and horror flooded through me.

“How could I have let that happen? Look at the mess I created for you and Alpha Gareth,” I murmured. “He probably thinks I’m just a careless girl who can’t hold her liquor now.” Shame threatened to overwhelm me.

“Jasmine, you were drugged. The only one to blame for what happened last night is that evil man Bryson. I know for a fact that Alpha Gareth doesn’t think you’re irresponsible. He seemed very worried about you.”

Before I could respond, my mother rushed into the room.

“Oh, good! You’re awake.” She hugged me tightly against her.

Over the next thirty minutes, a nurse gave me a surprisingly delicious breakfast of eggs, toast, and bacon. Then, the doctor performed a checkup and cleared me to go home. Thankfully, my mother brought me jeans and a white shirt to change into.

At the reception desk, my mom nervously drummed her hand on the side of her purse as we waited for the receptionist to tell us how much the hospital bill would be.

“You’re all set,” the receptionist informed me with a wide smile. “The bill has been already paid for.”

Mindie and I exchanged looks of surprise.

My mother let out a deep sigh of relief. “So, Elliot had been telling the truth last night,” my mother muttered.

“ He came here last night?” I asked, shocked.

“Yes, he wanted to check up on you,” my mom explained as the three of us walked outside. The mid-morning sun felt nice on my skin. “I honestly think that what Bryson did to you scared some sense into him. Why don’t you give him another chance, Jasmine? I know what he wants from you isn’t ideal, but I truly think he does care for you...in his own way.”

My resolve toward cutting off Elliot faltered as my mother led me to her car. He was my mate, and he just paid for an expensive bill that would have caused me a lot of stress. But my heart hardened when I remembered all he did to me. Besides, I didn’t want to be anyone’s secret. I didn’t want to betray Isabella like that either.

Mindie’s eyes flitted between my mother and me. From her concerned expression, I could tell that she could feel the strain our conversation had put on me.

“Hey, Jasmine, if you feel up to it, why don’t we have a girl’s day to get your mind off of last night? Then, we could spend the night at your house like we used to,” Mindie suggested.

“Well, Elliot said he might stop by the house later. Maybe you should stay home and rest...” my mother chimed in.

That was what made me decide that I wanted to go with Mindie. “A girl’s day sounds like exactly what the doctor ordered.”

I hugged my mom goodbye.

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