Chapter 157: The Jealousy

A soft whine broke the silence and Camden poked her head up, glancing over the bed to see Matt. He was struggling as he regained consciousness. She hurried around the bed to his side, gently stroking his fur and offering words of comfort and support. Matt's groggy eyes opened, and it took him a moment to recognize her, but when he did, he nuzzled against her. She could see that he wanted to shift, but he needed a moment to regain his bearings. Camden reassured him and encouraged him to take his time, gently stroking his fur all the while. When he felt ready, he stood as Camden took a few steps back to give him space. He managed the shift back into his human form and immediately raced towards Camden, pulling her into a tight hug. "You're okay," he whispered into her ear, his relief evident. "I thought he was going to kill you." "So did I, but he didn't," Camden replied, her voice muffled against his chest as she gave him an awkward pat on his naked back. "What happened? Where are we?" M