Chapter 25

Astrid's POV What was he talking about? How did his leaving kisses on my back and touching me translate into him trying to heal me? Alpha Jaxon let out a drawn-out sigh when he saw that I was still suspicious about his intentions before he began to explain. "Some Alphas can speed up healing, especially silver wounds with their saliva. I am one of them." I looked at him, my jaw nearly dropping in surprise. Alpha Jaxon looked slightly embarrassed as he forced me to place my head back on the bed. "So stay still, Astrid. I wouldn't touch you even if you begged me to at this point." Now it was my turn to be embarrassed. I stole a glance at him from the side, my cheeks on fire. "Do you find me that repulsive now?" I asked him hoping that I didn't sound as insecure as I felt. Between what happened in the shower and him saving me unexpectedly, I didn't know what to expect from him. Was the reason he wouldn't touch me because he thought that I had willingly chosen Xavier over him? Did he find b