JP - Keep Bella Safe

Bronte was a little startled by the doctor’s violence, but at least Bella was not being forced to do anything she did not want to. He nodded and closed his eyes. “Does Riven know… know who did it? Was it that Canestone?”

“He said he didn’t recognize the scents on her.” The doctor said and did a small check-up for Bella, who was surprisingly obedient for this. “My suspicion is she was forced to be with multiple other dog-like male metas who were raised the same way she was. I tried to discontinue that project while I was there, but it seems they continued it once I got out…”

Bronte cursed softly under his voice. “It’s so unnecessarily cruel.”

“That’s how MegaCorp is…Thrane may be in charge of his personal projects, but what the rest of the scientists do is left to the politicians…” The doctor, Delta, said.

“Is there anything I can do?” Bronte asked.

“Just keep her comfortable and safe.” Delta explained. “If she starts showing signs of being pregnant, bring her back and I’ll do a test and make sure it’s not just her being ill.”

Bella panted and nuzzled into Bronte.

“She really cares about you, Bronte.” The doctor smiled tiredly. “I get the feeling she’ll do anything to help you, too.”

Bronte patted Bella’s head. “She helped me escape.”

Delta nodded calmly at Bronte. "Keep her safe then." He said with a kind smile.

“I’ll try to.” Bronte could not keep her on a leash and apparently Bella liked to go exploring on her own.

Bella pawed at Bronte’s side, panting and wanting attention.

“We’ll have people looking out for her around here from now on so she won’t get kidnapped again.” Delta explained.

“Good.” Bronte relaxed a little and looked at Bella. “So Bella, what do you want to do?”

Bella nuzzled into Bronte’s side and yawned before stretching.

Delta chuckled. “I think that answers your question.”

“Okay. Let’s get some sleep.” Bronte smiled.

Bella leaned up and licked Bronte’s cheek before heading toward his room.

Bronte went to his room. He slipped off his shoes and flopped into bed.

Bella barked once and tapped both her hands and feet on the floor as if asking for permission to get on the bed.

Bronte opened an eye to look at Bella. There was a second bed, but it was not like she was going to try anything with him. He moved over to give her more room. “If you want…”

Bella panted and climbed into bed, quickly curling up next to him like a happy puppy. She would soon fall asleep with her head pressed against his side.

Bronte was surprised to find Bella to be comforting and also fell asleep quickly.