Honestly, she’s so broken. Her mental state is beyond scrambled with so many lies and so much trauma, he breathed, clearly feeling upset for her, I don’t know how she’s even alive, her mother ruined her in every way possible.
What ? What the hell did you two talk about ? I snarled impatiently.
He handed me the packet in his hand and rubbed his forehead, his eyebrows upturning in concern, she thought pregnancy is a disease.
My heart squeezed painfully, then it felt like it shattered and slit my lungs open. My blood ran cold and I stared down at the paper, reading through his notes that told the story of their entire discussion.
Why would you just blatantly tell her she was lied to ? You should’ve eased into it, she- my eyes stopped on a particular sentence and my mind lost the words it was trying to form.
She wishes to reject Alpha Axel.
I swallowed harshly, shoving the papers back in his hands and clenching my jaw to pretend I didn’t just see that, trauma doesn’t disappear overnight, I growled, struggling to ignore that one little sentence.
Did he remember that was on there ? Did he want me finding out ? No, if he wanted me to know, he would’ve told me right away. That was the last thing I wanted to see…
I know, but you missed the point. I’m saying I can keep her under, give her more blood, and conduct a uterus transplant. She wants children, you need children, so-
No ! I snapped, taking a deep breath to calm myself, she doesn’t need you cutting her open anymore, and there’s no way in hell I’m letting you make permanent changes to her unless I hear her verbally agree to let you.
But we have a willing donor, they requested to be anonymous though so I cannot tell you who, just know we have someone, he answered hesitantly.
I don’t give a shit, you’re not doing it. Of all people, you should know how dangerous that would be for her, I replied, looking down at her resting face which was slowly regaining its color.
But sir-
No, Wayne ! I growled, whipping my attention back to him, inserting werewolf organs into a human body is too risky, it could kill her. I’ve almost lost her too many times already, I’m not taking that fucking chance-I just can’t.
He bowed, yes, Alpha, he muttered, accepting my answer, then sanitizing his hands and pulling on another pair of fresh gloves.
I closed my eyes and sighed, taking a seat on the chair next to her bed as I waited for him to take my blood.
Am I doing something wrong ?
Why doesn’t she want me anymore ?
Angelica Winter’s POV
I peeked around the building then continued walking, coming up on the steel door leading into the building and pulling it open with one hand. I held the tray of food with the other.
Walking in, I went up to the last cell at the end of the hallway and plopped down on the ground with a smile, I brought you food again, I announced, setting the tray down in front of the bars and staring into the darkness.
He didn’t answer, shuffling toward the door and his hand came into the dim light of the hall as it took the water from the cup holder on the tray, you know, Axel will be pissed when he finds out that you’re taking advantage of the doctor just to feed me.
Yeah, maybe, I frowned, looking down at my lap and fiddling with the hospital pants I was given instead of a gown.
One thing you’re missing, Calix… I have not seen him in several days…
I’ve been in that bed being taken care of by Wayne for six days now and I haven’t seen or heard from him. He hasn’t came to see me or anything.
Just so you know, I appreciate what you’re doing for me, he interrupted my thoughts, reluctance seeping his tone and I could only imagine the mortified look on his face.
Nobody deserves to die, certainly not while suffering either, I replied softly, standing up and dusting myself off, but I have to go back, Doctor Wayne will be searching for me soon, I explained.
He knew the routine, scooping off all the edible belongings on the tray as I picked it up and turned
Away, leaving the building without another word. I eat the breakfast, then bring him the lunch.
I quickly made my way back into the side door of the hospital, attempting to sneak past the receptionist just as I always have until her voice called out loudly.
Luna ! You’re back ! I wonder why Alpha Axel hasn’t came to check up on his so beloved mate, she wondered snidely, tapping her lips and looking me up and down. I felt disgusting next to her beauty.
I stood in silence, not knowing how to answer because I knew just as much as her when it came to Axel and his whereabouts.
Oh, I know, she beamed. I looked at her desperately, my heartbeat quickening out of eagerness for an explanation, he’s been getting frisky with Carly, haven’t you heard ? God, she’s so lucky and, well, you’re so not.
Pain hit me but I rolled my eyes and shook it off, making my way back to the room. I’m not sure why I bothered entertaining her. It’s quite clear she’d make up some lie just to get a reaction out of me because I have the man she wants.
However, there’s a piece of me that can’t shake the slightest possibility of it being true.
I walked back into my room and set the tray on the table, climbing back onto the bed and frowning deeply.
How was your lunch ? Doctor Wayne walked in at that moment and I looked up at him with hope after hearing following footsteps, except the people walking in with him weren’t who I wanted.
Hey, girl ! How are you doing ? Gabbie asked cheerily, though her and Danny’s smiles were wiped off at my deepening frown. They shared looks and Wayne noticed, pulling them to the side.
She’s very upset that Axel hasn’t came, may I ask where he is and what he’s doing ? He asked in a hushed tone and they shared looks again, leaning in closer and mumbling something I couldn’t hear.
What ? He gasped loudly, throwing a sorrowful look at me and Gabbie whacked him across the head, making him turn back to her and begin whispering something else.
They soon broke apart and turned to me. Wayne looked discomforted, while Danny and Gabbie smiled sadly.
Is he with Carly ? I couldn’t stop myself from asking, hurt filled my tone and I felt stupid for even considering it a possibility.
Until they froze.
I wanted to cry, but I knew I had no right.
Sadness seeped into me and I clenched my jaw, tears filling my eyes at an uncontrollable rate. I slid off the bed and felt myself about to break down, the pain in my chest was the worst it’s ever gotten and it felt like my heart was being squeezed by a glove with pointy, yet dull, nails.
Angel, wait ! That looked bad ! He’s not with her, we were just perplexed you’d ask such a question, she stepped in front of me and blocked my path to the exit. I glared at her and she pulled me in for a hug, he’d never cheat on you, hon, please don’t cry.
I pushed down the tears and hugged her back, smelling Axel’s scent faintly on her. That’s when my tears came flowing and I choked on a sob, I just miss him… I don’t want him angry at me. I told him I-I was sorry, I hiccuped.