Late at night, the moon hung high in the pitch-black sky, illuminating the activities on the ground with its bright light. Yet, in the shadows beyond its reach, lurked even more dangerous and fierce predators.
In the luxurious private room, Aldrich anxiously questioned the doctor, “Why hasn’t she woken up yet?”
The doctor felt suffocated, facing the unreserved dominance of the powerful alpha alone. Fear and submission overcame him, “Mr. Barret, Miss Nelson is fine…”
“Can a normal patient stay unconscious for this long?” Aldrich’s control was slipping away.
Charlie, entering the room from outside, immediately grasped the situation, “Boss, the doctor is about to be silenced by you!”
Aldrich restrained some of his aura, “I’m very worried.”
“Alpha, I understand how you feel.” The doctor took a breath, “You have a deep bond with Luna, and you can communicate with her wolves.”
Aldrich remained silent. In truth, Maggie didn’t have any wolves.
“I will arrange for Miss Nelson to receive intravenous fluids to maintain her body’s functions.” The doctor finished giving instructions and left the room.
Charlie escorted the doctor out and closed the door. “Boss, did you forget that Maggie is human?”
“I know she doesn’t have wolves, but we have our shared pups, and that’s enough!”
Aldrich contacted the babies again, and this time they were awake. They assured him that Maggie was fine, just exhausted. This put Aldrich’s mind at ease.
He helped the sleeping Maggie tidy the strands of hair stuck to her cheek, imprinting a loving kiss on her forehead. This tender and beautiful scene deeply touched Charlie’s heart.
Charlie couldn’t help but worry about Aldrich and Maggie’s future. In his heart, he already acknowledged Maggie as Aldrich’s Luna. But the doctor’s words brought Charlie back to his senses. He would be happy for Aldrich and support Maggie because it was beneficial to Aldrich and the next heir. But how could a wolfless Maggie convince the wolf clan?
Nevertheless, he firmly chose Maggie as Luna and would support her all the way.
“Boss, I came to tell you that the guard wolves have awakened and are doing fine. The secrecy about the attack has been conveyed.”
“Thank you, I will personally visit them once Maggie wakes up.”
Aldrich had always handled things well in this regard. He was a qualified leader, and Charlie had absolute trust in him, feeling fortunate to have chosen Aldrich.
Charlie reported another matter, “And there’s Ethan.”
“He was also involved in the attack?” Aldrich narrowed his eyes, recalling the scent of the Frostmoon wolf he detected at the scene. His focus had been on Maggie at the time, but now that Charlie mentioned it, he remembered.
Charlie shook his head, “It should be a coincidence. We easily repelled Ethan’s ambush, but then we suffered heavy attacks from other assailants. Honestly, Ethan was no match for us.”
“So, Ethan and those attackers were not together?”
“They were two different groups. But Ethan needs to be taught a lesson.”
“He won’t stop his dark schemes until Maggie gives birth.” Aldrich snorted coldly. “But I won’t keep playing defense.”
“I’d be more than willing to execute that.” A sinister smile appeared on Charlie’s face.
The night had grown late, and Maggie remained motionless on the hospital bed. Charlie bid farewell to Aldrich before leaving, and just before closing the door, he said goodbye to Maggie in his heart, “Goodnight, my dear Luna. Though you have a beautiful face, you’re not a sleeping beauty. I hope to hear your beautiful voice tomorrow morning.”
Now, only Aldrich and Maggie remained in the room. He stood guard by her bedside, palms pressed together, lost in contemplation.
Aldrich thought over Charlie’s detailed description, piecing together the puzzle in his mind. It became clear to him that the bead in question had indeed been extracted from the sculpture of an owl. Astonishment washed over Aldrich as he grappled with the revelation. What kind of energy lay within this seemingly innocuous object? It had the power to restore a gravely injured werewolf to full health in an instant. And how had Maggie sensed its uniqueness, prompting her unwavering determination to acquire it?
Aldrich’s thoughts raced, the weight of the discovery settling heavily upon his shoulders. The implications were staggering. If they could gather more of this energy, werewolves would become unstoppable forces of nature. The mere notion ignited a fierce excitement within Aldrich, his heart pounding in his chest.
As Aldrich’s mind delved deeper into the possibilities, his expression shifted from surprise to a steely resolve. His piercing gaze focused on the distant horizon, envisioning a future where his kind would reign supreme. The idea consumed him, fueling his ambition and driving him to seize every opportunity that presented itself.
Aldrich’s fingertips tapped rhythmically against the smooth surface of the desk, a subtle manifestation of his restlessness. The weight of responsibility settled upon his shoulders, the burden of leading his pack into an uncertain future.
A wolfish smile tugged at the corners of Aldrich’s lips as he reveled in the boundless potential that lay before him. The flicker of ambition danced in his eyes, the fire of determination burning bright. It was a pivotal moment, one that would shape the destiny of their kind.
Despite being excited about the immense power Maggie might bring and the improved future for the wolf pack, that was a distant concern. For now, the most fundamental thing was that Charlie hadn’t received Maggie’s morning greeting.
In the early morning, as sunlight spilled into the luxurious hospital room, Maggie’s complexion had improved. Her cheeks were rosy, and her skin was radiant, but her eyes remained tightly shut.
Conversely, worry and concern crept upon Aldrich’s brow, forming heavy dark circles under his eyes. He looked haggard, and when Charlie entered the room, he was taken aback by Aldrich’s appearance.
“Boss, I’ve never seen you look this exhausted, even when you had days of non-stop work during business negotiations…”
Aldrich glanced at Charlie, “I don’t have feelings that surpass life and death for business negotiations.”
“Before Maggie arrived, I thought you did.”
“Apologies, I didn’t mean to be humorous.”
Charlie reined in his teasing, “What did the doctor say?”
“The same old, same old. I even think the doctor is a parrot in disguise, just repeating the same lines!”
“You’ve accumulated a lot of official business…”
“See, I’m sick of official business now.”
“But you still need to attend to your duties. You can’t let things get disconnected and cause unnecessary trouble.”
“I understand. Arrange the car; we’re going back to the estate.”
Charlie asked curiously, “Shouldn’t we be going to the company?”
“Not until Maggie wakes up.”
“Understood. I’ll arrange the car, and important documents will be sent to the estate.”
Back at the estate, Aldrich brought the paperwork into the bedroom. While handling the documents, he occasionally cast a glance at the slumbering Maggie.
In the late afternoon, Aldrich wearily rose from the piles of paperwork at his desk. He approached the bed, and the gentle golden sunlight cast a shadow on Maggie’s back, creating a soft shade beneath her curled eyelashes.
“My dear, wake up,” Aldrich gently kissed Maggie’s eyes.
Her long lashes quivered like a dream. Maggie slowly opened her beautiful eyes.
“Maggie?” Aldrich’s voice was cautious, as if Maggie was a butterfly that had landed on the windowsill of his heart. If it fluttered its wings, Maggie might fly away.
Only when Maggie reached out to touch his face, providing a tangible sensation, did Aldrich relax. “So, it wasn’t a dream.”
“Aldrich, it’s good to see you.”
“I feel the same.”
“Now… Is it almost noon?” Maggie sat up slowly.
“No, it’s almost evening.” Aldrich helped Maggie out of bed. “You’ve been asleep for a day and night, and I was very worried about you.”
“My body is tired, but the babies kept fussing, so I woke up.”
“This time, I won’t blame the babies for making a fuss. If you hadn’t woken up, I’d have gone crazy making a fuss myself.”
Maggie smiled, “I want to have a meal.”
“Of course, I’ll arrange it.”
The butler, Thomas, had prepared a sumptuous meal in anticipation of the lady’s awakening. As it was a simple meal, the food was brought to the bedroom, and Maggie enjoyed the delicacies while watching Aldrich work on the adjacent sofa.
Aldrich felt a heavy burden lifted from his heart, and he handled the work with ease.
“Charlie, please go to the auction site and get all the information about that owl statue from the auction manager.”
Hearing Aldrich talking on the phone, Maggie looked at him in surprise. It seemed that during her slumber, the astute Aldrich had already deduced most of what had happened.
Sensing Maggie’s gaze, Aldrich smiled tenderly at her. He continued to instruct Charlie about some work matters before answering, “Yes, Maggie has woken up.”
“How is she?”
“Not bad. She’s enjoying some desserts. Would you like to say hello to her?”
“No… There’s no need. I’ll get the information about the owl statue and return as soon as possible.”
Aldrich had walked over to Maggie, but on the soft single sofa, she was already dozing off, a hint of sweet cream lingering on her nose.
“Alright, I’ll wait for you to come back.” Aldrich hung up the phone.
He gently kissed away the cream on Maggie’s nose, and she opened her eyes again. “Aldrich, how many times is this now?”
“What do you mean?”
“Stealing kisses from me.”
“Take a guess.”
“No, I want to sleep.”
Aldrich embraced Maggie, “My dear, I worry about you.”
“I know. I can feel that I just need a little more sleep, and I’ll be fully recovered.”
Aldrich lifted Maggie and placed her on the bed. “Hmm, I believe you. Maggie, you never disappoint anyone.”
“When I wake up, Aldrich, I’m going to reclaim all the times you’ve stolen kisses from me!”
“Alright, I’ll be waiting and won’t resist or run away.”
Maggie closed her eyes again, and the gentle look in Aldrich’s eyes softened even more. He couldn’t help but worry about using the energy in the energy pearl and whether it might have a negative impact on Maggie. So many mysteries awaited them to be unraveled one by one.