Bestfriends Shouldn’t Know How You Taste
Chapter 78

tien though we sent letters, it still was not enough. I wanted to touch him, hug tien, tell hinn how mu with love.

1 sighed

typing away on the computer before me. I had been working non stop. It is the only thing that helpe I was blessed to be able to work at home, because surely the sweats and socks were not appropriate caller.

“There's an author by the name Demiah13. She just started writing her first werewolf novel and I thin I sighed, getting off the bed. “With all due respect sir but I think you should inform this

to another editor. I am booked as it is. I have not even finished editing the book you have signed me I tugged the shirt away from my body,

suddenly feeling hot. I hear the unmistakable huff from Mr. Smith before he grumbles in agreement. "Alright I will give this to another editor. Make sure to have the book ready by next week.” He says b I pull the phone away, glaring at the screen. “Asshole.” I murmur throwing my phone back on the be My eyes stray away from the phone to look at the picture frame

on the dresser. I blinked feeling my emotions go haywire as I stride over to it. It's a picture of Blake a His lips are pressed to my cheek as I smile happily at the camera. My stomach squeezes. I could only “I miss you.” I whispered. I nearly jumped out of my own skin when my phone blares again. I swiftly I down on the dresser and stride over to the bed.

My brows furrowed when I grasp the phone and noticed that I did not recognize the number. I chew it to my ears.

"Hello?" I asked cautiously.

“Is this Ashley Reed? Wife of Blake Reed?” An unfamiliar voice questions on the other end.

My brows furrowed in confusion yet something in the back of my mind told me something was wror VR

I walked back over to the dresser and stared down at the

photo ass waited for the man took op de other end. The inan’s next words had suddenly turned me I et

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"He had been shot and is now in critical condition. The dortors are doing everything they can to save My entire body felt cold as I ran towards the hospital, bag, at my sides. I had just got off the plane al I didn't care that I felt jetlagged for flying for hours or that my face resembles a clown All I cared abo A sob

rakes over me as I enter inside. I had informed Blake's parents about what happened and they were « “Sorry.” I mumble as I brushed past a woman not so gently. She just smiled in understanding before Hopefully this was the right hospital Blake's captain had informed me. I sniffle striding over to the frc me.

“Can you tell me which room Blake Reed is in?”

Her brown eyes widen as if just noticing me. She nods typing on the computer.”He is currently

still in the operating room but you can wait for him in the waiting area.” She says.

It's been hours and they're still operating on him? My vision blurs, I was ready to burst into tears. She then looks at me in pity. “I will let you know when he is out.” She smiles sadly. “Your name please with the patient?” She questions.

“Thank you. It's Ashley Reed, I'm his wife.” I whispered in a broken voice then I turned around and headed to the waiting room. I hated hospitals, they always reminded me of what had happened to Blake and I years ago.

We couldn't catch a break, could we? 1

I

felt numb to the core. The waiting room was not filled with people surprisingly. But I did notice a few His eyes scan my features, not in desire but in surprise. “You're Blake's wife?” He questions

The others in the room snap their heads towards me. I placed my bag on my lap, it was only filled wi I shifted uncomfortably with their sudden attention. They all looked like they had just gotten out fror I cleared my throat and nodded. They were probably Blake's friends. The man sees how uncomfortak cheeky smile.” He always has a picture of you in his pocket. Kisses it before going to battle.” 1

He doesn't know it but him saying this only

made me feel more pain. Blake was fighting for huis life. The traitorous tears flow down my cheeks u i

“Sorry.” He apologizes. “But you should know that

he is a hero for saving one of his comrades. He risked his life"

"Gustavo maybe you should not tell her this yet.” Another one uttered.

The one named Gustavo smiles in shame before turning his attention away from me. I sob, hugging I “Mrs Reed!” The woman at the counter calls out. I quickly rise

to my feet and stride towards her quickly. “He had just gotten out of operation. He's in room 306 sec I didn't give her time to

finish as I run towards the elevator. Praying that Blake was fine. He will be, he promised to come bac