A Tethered Chrysalis (Gilded Butterfly Chronicles Book 1) by Micca Michaels

Author:Micca Michaels [Michaels, Micca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2022-12-31T00:00:00+00:00

I can’t believe the shit storm I walked in on or rather ran into when Squirt activated her intercom, calling out for help. I never expected to walk in on a semiconscious Hunter and Dakota trying to hold onto a thrashing Brooklyn. Jesus, what a woman.

“So, just wondering, so I know not to do it in the future, what exactly did Hunter do?” Well, fuck me. I wasn’t expecting everyone in the room to give me dirty looks. “What? “I didn’t mean it as an insult. I meant what did he do to scare the shit out of her to get that kind of response? Was it the running sound, like thumping or what was it specifically? We all need to learn this type of stuff. Not only to prevent it from happening again, but to help Brooklyn overcome such a reaction. Plus, we all have our own forms of PTSD responses. We’re just used to each other and have naturally adapted.”

Looking down at Lyn, who’s still sitting on Dakota’s lap and leaning forward to touch Hunter, I simply shrug my shoulders. I really do want some details. So, I raise an eyebrow in question. She takes a deep breath, so I know she’s going to explain.

“Alright, so like I said earlier, I think I’m overreacting because of the new environment as well as all the new people around me. I’m sure I’ll calm down and adjust as we get into a rhythm of life together. As for why I kicked Hunter’s ass, well, that’s simple. He threw me into fight-or-flight mode when he rushed his way up the stairs. The fact that I had Lennie with me, there was no option of flight. I think the soundproofing made his hurried steps sound like heavy thumps. All I could think was to protect Lennie. So, I did. A well-placed knee and several kidney punches later and I’m being dragged off of him by Dakota.”

I watch as she looks back at Dakota again. He’s quickly starting to sport a couple of black eyes. I’m pretty sure when she looked back at him a couple of minutes ago, she didn’t see it, but now she notices the rag he’s holding to his nose. “Oh, my fucking God, Dakota, did I do that? Let go of me so I can get you some ice.”

I knew Dakota wasn’t going to let her up. Not until she calmed down and listened to reason. So I took that opportunity to say my piece, as he wrapped his arm tighter around her waist.

“Brooklyn, look at me. Remember me, Phoenix? Come on, focus. Jaxon has already gone down to get ice and some salve for Hunter. From what it looks like, you broke Dakota’s nose when he was pulling you off of Hunter. Hunter may have a couple of bruised ribs at most. Don’t look so horrified. Trust me, they’ve had worse. They’ll heal. We all have triggers that can set us off, resulting in different responses. That’s what’s important right now.

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