Rescue

Jax POV

I stretched my sore muscles whimpering in pain. I don't remember ever feeling like this in my life. I was never weak and my body was naturally strong. The pain was more than just my body though. Inside I felt emptiness.

I moved the blanket from my body smiling. Riley probably tried to wake me but couldn't. She covered me and apparently ate the whole bowl of fruit. I chuckled at how hungry she always is. It's not something unusual considering she was pregnant, but it made me fill with happiness watching her devour food to create a child, our child.

"Where is my daughter?" A voice so evil rang out, shaking the leaves from the trees and forcing the bugs to scatter.

"She should be inside..." I grabbed my chest feeling darkness inside me. Something wasn't right.

"Get up you idiot!" Jeremiah shouted and I instantly jumped to my feet.

"What is happening? Where is Riley?" Panic was taking over. My wolf forced his way through and growled at Jeremiah. I knew better than to challenge hi