Alpha Markus and Celeste
Chapter 35
Chapter 35 – Celeste
Celeste P.O.V.
I flinched as Dr West took some blood.
“Well my dear, I don’t see anything wrong with you. I think you just haven’t been getting rest. You lost a bit of weight. Have you been
eating properly?” He asked. I shifted nervously, not wanting to look at anyone.
“Tuli?” Markus asked. A hint of suspicion in his eyes, letting me know that he would be able to tell if I lied to him. I sighed.
“Yes, but sometimes I forget to eat. I used to eat half a meal a day. I feel bloated when I eat too much and I want to throw up. I have been eating by myself this past week, so instead of grabbing a full dinner, I just eat a fruit instead,” I said. Markus stiffened at my words
but didn’t say anything. I could feel anger coming off him now that I had lowered the wall I didn’t know I had put there.
“Well, with your history, we need to make a bigger effort to eat. Your body needs all the nutrients it can get. You were getting better and we seemed to have backstepped a bit. I know it takes your stomach a little while to get used to not being empty, but you need to push through it. We need our Luna healthy and strong. I am going to give you some melatonin for sleeping. It’s a natural medication so it shouldn’t upset your stomach. I am also going to suggest you drink some calming tea about an hour before bedtime so it will help you
get a restful sleep. I will send this blood work to the lab and let you know if I see anything out of the normal when the results come back,”
he said and I nodded.
“Come Tuli, let’s get some breakfast, then you and I will be spending the day together.” Markus wrapped his arm around my waist
and led me out of the hospital.
We went into the kitchen as Mrs Wendell was cleaning up. She usually assisted Mrs Wriley with the food. “Do we have everything we
need for pancakes?” Markus asked as he led me to a seat on the counter.
“Oh, I can whip some up for you, Alpha,” Mrs Wendell said, starting to pull some pots out of the cupboards.
“No no, I want to cook for my Luna. You’ve done a lot this morning already. Just take a break,” he said as he escorted her out of the kitchen. I smiled at him as he came back out and started rummaging through the pantry.
help?” I asked.
“No, I am cooking for you. You just sit there and eat some raspberries while I cook,” he said as he pulled some fruit from the fridge
and put it in front of me. I leaned back on my chair and watched him.
This is going to be a disaster isn’t it?- Kara asked, giggling inside my head.
Oh yeah – I said.
20 minutes later, I watched a flustered Markus try to flip his 4th pancake. I was trying my best not to laugh. He had flour everywhere
and on everything, including himself.
I can hear Atlas growling. I think they are fighting over how to make a proper pancake –
Kara laughed.
“Markus,” I said tentatively. I could hear him muttering to himself angrily. I went over to the freezer and grabbed some frozen waffles
I’d bought for the omegas in case they missed breakfast while doing their duties. I gently grabbed his hand and pulled him around. He
had flour on his nose and looked defeated. I let out a small giggle.
He sighed, “I am a failure of a person. I can’t even cook a pancake.”
I laughed and shook my head. “You just need the right tool,” I said and shook the box of frozen waffles lightly. He laughed and tried
to hug me, but I ducked and ran to the other end of the counter. He looked slightly hurt at my actions but I just laughed and shook my
head, “You’re not hugging me with half a pound of flour all over you.” He looked down and it was like it was the first time he noticed the state of his clothes. He laughed and then got a really mischievous look on his face.
“Oh but mate, we need to hold you. It is our right.” He and Atlas’ voice were mixing together.
Oooooh, mate loves the chase. Let’s give him a challenge! –
Kara encouraged and I didn’t need telling twice. I ran out the door and
fast, but we were taster. We dashed into the woods and out the other end. Atlas would occasionally gain on us but we made it to the river
without getting caught. We stopped at the edge and Atlas came barreling into us, unable to stop in time. We rolled down the embankment with a bunch of yelps from our wolves.
We finally landed at the edge of the river with an oof Kara was shaking the dirt and water off her fur when Markus rushed to us with
concern and guilt in his eyes. He started feeling for injuries, making Kara ticklish. She rolled onto her belly and panted.
“Kara, are you OK? Celeste baby can you hear me? I’m so sorry, we were too caught up in the chase, we didn’t realize you had
stopped because we were at the river.”
Kara, do something. He thinks he hurt us. – I said, not liking to see Markus in distress
Kara got up and pushed her snout into his arms, practically purring. Markus held her face and looked at us with so much love in his
eyes. Kara licked his entire face and he laughed.
“You’re fast. Atlas has never had trouble catching anyone before. You’re definitely his new favorite challenge,” Kara wagged her tail at