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“Alpha?” Asked Grey. I didn’t realize the other two changed back to human form.
“She’s my mate guys.” I said as I picked her up.
“Really?” Asked Tony. “We finally have our Luna?”
“If she wants it yes. But from the looks of it she has not had a good life.” I told them. “From what I can tell it looks like she is underweight, dehydrated, and has possibly been hurt within the last few days. I can still see some bruising around the edge her shirt on top and arms.”
“We need to get her back and checked out Alpha. I already mind linked Anthony to start heading our way a few hours ago, so we can meet him half way. Do you think we can get her to stay on your back somehow so you can run in your wolf form to make it faster?”
“I don’t know Gray but we can try. It won’t be as fast but we can try. Grab the rope out my bag. Evan come take her as bad as I hate to. I’ll change and you guys’ best be careful putting her on me.” I growled at them.
They worked carefully and efficiently to secure her to my back. They were able to tie the rope around her waist and chest and secure it around my chest right behind my front legs and around my mid-section. It was uncomfortable because of how tight they had to tie it but I would deal. Anything for my mate to make her safe.
“Everyone ready?” I asked looking at them. They all nodded their heads. “Let’s go. The sooner we meet up with Anthony the better.” I finished taking off on a run. I was in the front, Evan on my right and Grey and Devin flanking right behind me watching to make sure she doesn’t fall off or start sliding.
‘Alpha, we are close to the mark. We will be ready when you get here.’ Anthony mind linked me.
‘We will be there in around an hour. We can’t go as fast as normal.’
‘Is everything ok Alpha? Grey didn’t say anything. Just said to meet you half way from the southern border.’
‘All is fine. You will see when we get there. We will hurry as fast as we can.’
I shut the mind link off and concentrated on running without hurting my mate.
We never stopped once for a break. Once we hit the meeting spot I stopped before we got to the edge of tree line and had the other three shift back and get the ropes off so I could shift and change myself.
When we walked out, I was carrying my little mate bridal style. Anthony looked concerned.
“Is this the wolf that was spotted on the southern boundary?” Anthony asked concerned as he opened the door for me to slide in. I nodded my head.
Grey sat up front with Anthony while Dev and Evan sat in the back with me. No one said anything while I held my little wolf in the lap the whole way home. As I held her, I couldn’t help but stare at her. She was extremely beautiful. Her hair is chestnut brown color pulled into a low messy bun. Porcelain skin. High cheek bones. Her skin is a little sunken it. You can feel the bones poking through her skin. I lightly skimmed my finger down the side of her face and jaw line. Her skin is so soft.
I notice the slight bruise on her arm so I raised the sleeve of her shirt and see a bruise that looks like hand prints. I slowly pull her towards me and lift up the back of her shirt and see an almost faded bruise line a quarter way up her back. I see gashes that have almost healed and scars from others. Normally wolves don’t have scars unless it’s an extremely deep cut or it was made with silver or wolfsbane. I pull her shirt back down and just hug her to me. How could someone allow this to happen to a young girl? Let alone my mate?
When we got closer to the pack house, I mind linked Dr. Wiles to meet me in the infirmary within 10 minutes. It took no time at all to get to the house. As soon as we stopped, I had the door opened and was stepping out before the engine was even shut off. I raced up the step and down the hall to the infirmary wing.
When I stepped through Dr. Wiles had a bed already waiting and nurses on stand-by. I laid her on the bed and let the doctor take her. I followed behind them into the third room on the right. I stayed outside just in case she woke up but I watched through the window fighting my wolf who wanted to go in.
I hear foots coming down the hall fast. I look up and see Evan, Dev, Grey and Anthony coming at me with worried expressions. Anthony is a very kind heart individual unless on the battlefield. He cares about everyone and wants to keep them safe. Especially women, children and elderly. He said most men can take care of themselves so he doesn’t worry about them.
“Alpha, what’s going? Who is she?” Anthony asked looking through the window.
I sighed looking back in the window. “She’s my mate, Anthony.”
I hear a gasp from him before I feel his hand on my shoulder. I look at him and he is smiling. “Congrats, Alpha.”
“Thanks, but I don’t know what I’m going to do now that she is here.”
“What do you mean you don’t know what to do?” Grey said shocked.
“If this is about…” Dev started before I cut him off.
“I will figure it out. Now you three.” I said pointing to Dev, Grey and Evan. “Go get rest. You have patrol this afternoon.”
“Yes, sir.” They said in unison before heading off to the housing wing.
“You.” I said pointing to Anthony. “No one is to know about her. Do you understand? I need you to keep her away from this wing unless she is dying. Is that understood?”
“Yes, sir.” He turned and started walking away.
“One more thing, Don’t let anyone know I’m here either. That will keep some people from trying to come here to find me.” With his back towards me he nodded and continued walking out the doors.
I sighed looking back in the window. I looks like they might have her check up done. I open the door and slowly walk into the room. I grab the chair from the corner and put it next to the bed sitting down and staring at my mate.
“How is she doc?”
“She is stable. I believe she passed out from exhaustion. But she is extremely malnourished. It doesn’t look like she has eaten but a handful of small foods in at least a week. Other than that, she is healthy.”
I sigh and run my hands through my hair before looking at doc.
“How long do you think before she wakes up?”
“I gave her a small sedative to keep her asleep for a little while to help her heal. I have her on an I.V. to get liquids in her. So that will help. I would say at the latest tomorrow morning. Earliest may be.” He looks at his watch. “May be 6 or 7 tonight. But there is no promises. Everyone’s body heals differently. It all depends on her.” He finished and patted her hand.
“Alright. Thanks doc. I’ll find you if something happens.”
He nodded at me then walked out the door while I sat there staring at this beautiful creature in front of me.
Several hours later there was no change. The only thing I heard was the footsteps of the nurses walking around and occasionally coming in to check her vitals.
I’ve been wondering who she is and where she came from. If she was running away from someone or something. I was deep in thought and I didn’t hear anyone come in until their hand touched my shoulder startling me and bringing me back to my senses.
I look up and see Evan. “Hey man, I brought you dinner.” He told me handing me a bag with food in it.” I took it and sat it on the floor beside me.
“Thanks.”
“How is she?”
“She is dehydrated and malnourished but other than that in good health. Doc gave her a sedative to help her sleep and be able to heal properly.” I told him while grabbing her hand.
“Have you thought about how to tell Eve about her? I know it’s the last thing you want to think about but your birthday a month ago was your last day to find your mate and you know she already has a girl here that you are to mate and claim in three days.”
“No but I will deal with it, Evan. I am the Alpha. Just because my mother is still the current Luna until I mate another doesn’t give her the right. She can step down any time she wants. I’m not stopping her.” I said in a low voice so I don’t disturb my mate.“I understand man. I don’t know how you’ve put up with it the five years already. If I was in your shoes, I would have thrown her in the dungeon already.” Evan said causing me to give a light laugh.“I have thought about it.” I joked which caused him to chuckle.“Alright man, I’ll get out of here but if you need anything just let me know. Okay?”“There is actually something you could do.” I mentioned looking at him. “Can you find someone in the pack who is about her size and see if they might have a set of clothes for her? I don’t want her to have to wear the torn ones she was wearing. Actually
Everleigh. After the guy walked out the door, I looked at the bag then at this amazingly handsome guy in front of me. I can’t believe he is actually holding me. I haven’t someone do that since I was a kid. It was weird but it felt natural. Like his arms were sculpted just for my body.He cupped my cheek and nods his head towards the bag.“I had a friend of mine bring some clothes for you. You can go take a shower if you would like. The bathroom is right over there.” He said pointing to a door on the right wall.I nod and went to get up but stumbled again. I felt hands on my side to help steady me.“Can I help you to the bathroom at least? Then I’ll ask a nurse to come in and make sure you don’t fall.” He asked and I sighed and nodded.He smiles. It was gorgeous and very infectious because I felt my lips start to turn up in the corners.He picks me up bridal style and ca
ZaydenAs soon as she asked that Rye was going ballistic in my head. He was happy. I had to remind him that we had to go slow and take it easy because of her condition. He didn’t care. He was just glad she was going to be close to us.“Are you ready to go?” I asked her.“I think so.” She said nervously.I grab the bag that Dev brought for her, I grabbed her hand and we headed off back way to the Alpha wing. No one really uses this way so I can take her up without being spotted. Especially by my mother.We are about half way up the stairs when I notice she is struggling. Without saying anything I scoop her up and carry her bridal style. She is so tiny that carrying her feels like carrying a sack of feathers.We get to the top floor; I stop at the door and crack it a little bit to listen before going out in the hall. I don’t hear anything so we sneak down the hall way to the end where my bed
ZaydenAs soon as I got done showering, I hurried and dried my body and hair, put on my clothes and walk out the door. I see my little mate sitting in the chair I left her in but with a book in hand. I slowly walk over to her and lean on the back of the chair. I notice she is reading my favorite book. Catch 22 by Joseph Heller.“How do you like it so far?” I startled her apparently as she jumped as soon as I asked the question.“I’m not that far in to it but so far, I like it. I love to read even if I don’t know some of the big words.” She answered looking up to me with a smile.“That’s good. I’m glad you like it so far. If you ever need help with a word don’t be afraid to ask me okay. I’m here for anything and everything you need.” I said looking her in the eyes.She nodded as a knock on the door startled us.“That would be Grey.” I said as
EverleighFor the first time when I wake up, I’m not in any pain. My body isn’t stiff, my neck doesn’t hurt from sleeping wrong and I feel content. Why do I feel happy? I know I need to get up and get my chores started but for the first time I really don’t want to. Normally I get up and start moving around to loosen up these tense muscles.With my eyes not wanting to really open, I groan and go to move the blanket off of me when my hand grazes something firm but soft. I finally open my eyes to see what I touched. When I see that my head is laying on someone’s chest I start to freak out. Then all the memories over the last few days hit me like a mac truck.I start to calm down and slightly move my head to look at the handsome creature next to me. Why did the Moon Goddess grant me an amazing man like this? I don’t deserve him. I don’t deserve anyone. I sigh and start lightly tracing the muscle lines in his
ZaydenI’m dreading the inevitable today. Even though I’m sitting here getting to know my amazingly beautiful mate, I know there is something I have to take care of and stop before Everleigh hears it from someone else.I sigh and tilt her head up to look at me.“My love, there is something I need to take care of. I should only be gone for a few hours at most. Why don’t you go take a bath and relax? I’ll have food brough up for you before I leave.”“Is everything okay, Zayden?” She asked with worry lacing her voice.“Yes baby. I don’t want to upset you but I also don’t want to hide anything.”“Okay?”I take a deep breath trying to steady myself. “My mother has been pressuring me to choose someone to be Luna. If I didn’t, she would choose one for me. Needless to say, I was waiting on you. My mate. But she gave me the timeline
Unknown (Thoughts)Everleigh…. Sigh.Everleigh why did you run away? Why did you leave me? You are mine. You shouldn’t have ran away. I miss you. All of these things constantly run through my head all day, every day. When no one is looking I always sneak to your old sleep quarters. Even though you have been gone a week already your scent is still strong here. You didn’t have much but what you did have and left behind is now my treasures until you return my love.I will get you back. I know where you are. I just need to find a way to get to you. Of course, you had to find your way onto the most ruthless Alpha’s land. I just hope he doesn’t hurt what’s mine. You will be punished for running away from me when I get you back. I know your life here wasn’t fair tails and rainbows but that is how it has to be. It wouldn’t stop when I have you but I will make it bearable for you when we are together. Noth
Zayden I don’t know what happened. One minute I got her going over the edge and the next she screams then passes out. I pick her up and rush her to the infirmary while mind linking the doctor to be on standby because I’m headed that way with Everleigh.Once I step in the doors the doctor has a bed waiting and tells me to put her on it and wheels her straight to a room. I pace back and forth outside the door. I don’t want to go in because I know I will just be in the way. An hour later the doctor comes out.“What’s wrong with her?” I asked.“Honestly, we don’t know. She seems physically fine. We are going to set her up with an EEG. That’s the only thing I didn’t check last time and she might have some type of brain damage. We are also going to do a cat scan to make sure there is no swelling.”“Do what you have to do.”He nodded and went back in to