8. A Compromise
AZURA.
I awoke to a dull ache in my back, I was in a comfortable bed and I could smell a citrusy fresh scent. I frowned, opening my eyes and looking around what appeared to be a hospital room. The walls were a pale green, with the far wall being covered in forest scenery.
I was hooked up to some drips. Sitting up, I yanked them off and slid out of the bed.
Sunlight was streaming through the window that was open a crack, and I could hear the faint sounds of laughter and chatter from outside. I looked down, realising I was wearing a pale green hospital gown. My clothes. Where were they?
I scanned the room, my heart leaping when I spotted my luggage and coat on the couch in the corner. I rushed over to it, wincing as a pang of pain rushed through my back.
Oh fuck.
What time was it? Or worse, what day was it and where was I? Where was my phone? I was about to grab some clothes when one of the two doors leading off the room opened, and a woman in a white coat with her brown hair pulled into a ponytail entered. Her grey eyes were full of concern when she spotted the empty bed, before she turned to me.
“Oh, you‘re awake. Thank the goddess!”
She placed the file she was holding down and came over. I stood up from where I was rummaging in my clothes, looking at the woman who was a few inches shorter than me warily.
“Where am I?”
“You are at the Sangue Pack, our Alpha Leo found you injured and brought you here. I‘m doctor Demiko.” She explained. Her words made my heart thump violently.
Leo...
The Sangue Pack, I almost clutched my stomach in panic He couldn‘t know. I had to keep this a secret.
“How long was I out?”
“Just for the night, it‘s not even noon yet.” “I need to make a call, where‘s my phone?”
“I‘m sorry, there was no phone on you, but you can use mine.” She offered.
I nodded and she took the sleek black device from the pocket of her white coat.
Activating No Caller ID, my heart thumping, 1 quickly dialled Mama‘s number.
“Hello?”
I let out a silent breath, hearing her voice. “Hey Mama, don‘t kill me, but I lost my phone.”
“Seriously Azura! We were worried.”
“I know but you know me and phones.”
For once I was glad I was a bit of a scatter–brained person with phones, because I was sure if I didn‘t reply straight away, they would have been worried. Mama sighed in relief.
“Are you in Sweden?”
“Yes Mama, I‘m just calling from someone‘s phone to let you know. I was so tired after the flight that I just crashed. When I‘m rested and settled in I will call you all, ok?”
“Ok baby, thank the goddess you are ok. Get some rest.”
“I love you.”
love you too.” Mama replied.
and looked at the doctor, who was filling in
as she took it with a small smile.
Jackie, and I‘m the doctor who attended to you. The injury you had contained WB12. Luckily it was
of the deadliest forms of wolfsbane out there.
as I looked at
do a blood test?” I
know if my baby was ok, but I also didn‘t want Leo to
get out
the green pus is enough to let us know what it was and we were able to treat you quickly.”
bed. “Please sit down so I can check your vitals.”
The baby...
I need to leave.” I said
yet, you‘re not in any condition to leave the hospital. Besides, the
Leo.
the Alpha of this pack yet,
not have passed the official title down to his son, I assure you Alpha Leo is still very much in charge.” She whispered, glancing furtively towards the door. “Please don‘t say that again.” “...
Leo‘s knowledge. It still felt weird to think this child was his too... Would he even care? I‘m sure he‘d just cast it aside too.
going to be ok. You will be allowed to go soon.” She whispered, guiding me to the
when I was scared for my
your normal self.” I nodded hesitantly. I needed to get out of here, and I didn‘t
the Alpha you are awake... I‘m sure he will let you go when he deems fit.”
for the medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I need to
for me to take it all out on her, but I needed to
soon.”
I went over to
him...
out of here. I pulled on some black jeans and a bra, before grabbing the first top I found. Once I had put the tank top on, I looked around.
Ok, let‘s go.
in my bag one–handed looking for my essentials as I pulled on some black sneakers with my other hand. Looking for my wallet, but I couldn‘t find either my wallet and passport. They
Fuck.
shit, come
until it clicked shut and a familiar seductive scent filled my nose. “Why are you always where you shouldn‘t be?” His cold, deep voice came, making my stomach flutter and that familiar
had made a mockery of me and left me in pain that
myself to turn around and
He looked as handsome as he did that night, and although I had tried to distort the image of how handsome he was, seeing him before me reminded me that he was too fucking handsome. Why did the Goddess make these men so fucking good–looking
wearing all black; jeans, a tee, and jacket. Casual but he still oozed
of the toilet or the entire world, for all I care. I don‘t abide by anyone‘s rules. Give me my passport and
will.” His eyes bore into mine, and something told me he wanted to say more. He stepped closer, but I stood my ground as his gaze fell
His rejection
thought anyone could brutally
fucking rejected me, and I should just
to unleash
thudding as he tried to control
he want to
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