Love Unspoken

"Quinn..."

Quinn looked up at him, waiting for him to continue.

Sean opened his mouth, the words he intended to say teetering on the edge of his tongue. But they retreated, swallowed back into the silence.

"It's nothing," he finally said, his voice a soft dismissal. "You should rest well. I'll take these two dogs downstairs and bring them back to you when you're healed."

With that, he rose from his chair, his movements deliberate and careful. He scooped up the two dogs, their small bodies squirming in his grasp, and returned them to their cages.

The puppies were unceremoniously deposited into their enclosure, their protests echoing in the form of barks. They paced back and forth, their tiny bodies straining against the bars of the cage in a futile attempt to escape. But Sean was relentless, lifting them out without a second thought.

Quinn watched the scene unfold, her gaze eventually falling to the bandage wrapped around her calf. She was silent for a moment, her fingers gingerly reaching out to unravel the fabric.

As she peeled back the layers, the true extent of her wound was revealed.

The sight was gruesome. The wound was stitched and swollen, a dark bruise blossoming in the center. It was a horrifying testament to the bite that had caused it.

Quinn was horrified at the sight. The severity of her injury was startling, but what troubled her more was her lack of memory. Why couldn't she remember anything?

Her mind wandered back to the dream, the sharp pain that accompanied it causing her to wince. She brought a hand to her face, taking several deep breaths to steady herself. The pain in her mind was far more agonizing than the throbbing in her leg.

She curled up on the bed, her breaths coming in ragged gasps. Cold sweat beaded on her forehead, a chilling reminder of her ordeal.

Just as Sean had managed to quiet the dogs, his phone rang. It was Alexander.

His question was direct and to the point. "Is she awake?"

Caught off guard, Sean quickly replied, "Quinn is still asleep. I'll send her back once she wakes up."

"Okay."

There was a pause before Alexander asked, "Does she like those two dogs?"

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"Yes, she quite liked them."

"But didn't you say she hadn't gotten up yet?"Sean's heart pounded in his chest, his face draining of color.

He stammered out a response, "Alexander, I..."

"Bring her down before it gets dark," Alexander ordered.

"Okay..."Alexander ended the call abruptly, leaving Sean to wipe the sweat from his brow, regretting his careless words.

He returned to the bedroom to find Quinn asleep. He quietly retreated, deciding to let her rest.

Alexander was tied up in meetings all day and didn't have time to make the trip up the mountain. After the call, he returned to the conference room, his mind preoccupied. Around three o'clock in the afternoon, Quinn stirred from her sleep.

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The painkillers had worn off, the pain in her leg jolting her awake. It wasn't as intense as the previous night, but it was still a sharp, burning sensation, like a needle pricking at her muscles. Sean gave her more painkillers, then brought the dogs over, preparing to take Quinn back home.

"Quinn, can you walk now? I'll take you back home."

Quinn's face was pale, but she nodded, indicating she was fine.

However, Sean didn't believe her. With one hand carrying the cage and the other supporting Quinn, he led her out of the villa.

Each step was a struggle, a sharp pain shooting through her calves. She gritted her teeth, refusing to make a sound, enduring the pain until they reached the car.

Sean glanced at her injured leg, a sigh escaping his lips. If he sent her back like this, Alexander would surely find out. But he had no choice. If Alexander returned to an empty house, the consequences would be far worse. With that thought, he started the car, driving off with a heavy heart.

Quinn sat in the car, her gaze wandering over the passing scenery. The sight of the vast woods in the distance stirred something in her, vague memories beginning to surface in her mind.