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It was nearing lunchtime when Thane came into the room, opening Cole's curtains then pulling the covers off us, as bright light suddenly streamed into the room. I lifted my head, blinking at him sleepily, and noticed the stern look on his face. "What's happened?" I asked, which only seemed to make him look even more frustrated. "Happened?" he repeated brusquely, "It's almost noon and the two of you are still lazing in bed. For a Beta and a future Luna, it's not a good look." Finn and I both sat up slowly, though with plenty of grumbling on his part, and Thane glared at him, before turning to me. "We'll soon be planning for your ceremony, it would be nice if you'd actually join us for it," he said, and I nodded. Finn sighed deeply as he stood up to stretch, seeming very unaffected by Thane's stern demeanor. "I'd ask who pissed in your cereal this morning," Finn said, sounding mildly annoyed, "but we both already know the answer to that. What the fuck does he want this time?"I stood u
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"Me?" I asked, surprised, and Luca nodded, looking between Thane and I, seeming uncertain. I looked at Thane, whose face had darkened with anger, but he looked back at me, as though it were my decision. "Why is she asking for me?" I asked Luca, and he shrugged, looking uncomfortable. "I don't know, she just keeps slamming her face on the bars, screaming for you. Cole has been stuck down there with her for a while, trying to calm her." Thane and I both sighed softly, exchanging a quick glance, before heading for the door. We clearly both knew that this needed our attention, but having him on the same page felt good, and I couldn't help but feel a small flutter of warmth for him as we reacted in sync. Luca moved aside, and Thane pulled the office door closed behind him, locking it, then taking my hand as we followed Luca downstairs, side by side. A few people smiled or gave us small waves as we headed down, but most stayed clear as they saw the stormy look on Thane's face. We headed d
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Elyanna nodded, turning towards Cole, who was still standing in front of the door, "Open it quietly, and remain silent, I will need to act before she is aware of my presence." She looked over her shoulder at me then, adding, "You can talk to her, distract her, but do not get close. Any of you. If that is what she wants, you can be certain it will go badly for you." I nodded, and Cole moved aside, opening the door quietly, and Elsie's shrieks grew louder. They remained near the door, while I moved to the hallway that ran across, lined with cells ether side, still staying well back from her cell. "Elsie?" I called to her, and her screams paused for a moment, "Dorian is on his way, okay? He's going to look you over, so we can talk." She began shrieking again, her voice beginning to sound hoarse from the constant abuse on her vocal chords, "COOOME CLOOOSER!" she screamed, and the thudding started again. "I told you in not going to do that yet, Elsie," I answered, and she began repeating
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I bowed my head with respect, and she squeezed my arm gently, before turning towards Thane and Cole. "I will go now, if one of you will allow me," she said, and they nodded, Cole coming over to take her upstairs and open the door for her. I gave him a sympathetic smile as I noticed the harrowed look on his face, and went over to see if I could be of any help to Dorian and Thane. "Oh, goddess!" I gasped loudly as I reached the open cell door, noticing Elsie on the floor, a horribly bloody mess. Her cell was in a similar state, with smears of blood all over the place, clearly from her many wounds - most of them around her head. Dorian was shining in a torch in one eye, then the other, holding the eyelids open gently with his thumb, then sighed softly. "She's out, but responsive to stimuli," he said quietly, "We won't know how bad it is unless we can take her to the hospital." I looked up at Thane then, wondering if he'd allow it, and he sighed deeply, running a hand through his hair,
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The awkward silence that followed was broken shortly after, as Cole came back down the stairs carrying an empty stretcher, two nurses following him close behind. "Ah, Marian, and Camille, thank you," he said addressing the elder one, then the younger. They both gave me small smiles in greeting, and bowed their heads sightly towards Thane, before following Dorian into Elsie's cell. Cole came over to put his arms around me from behind, resting his head on my shoulder as we waited for them to carefully move and secure her. It was only a few minutes until they came out again, the two nurses carrying the stretcher, with Elsie on it, still unconscious. They both seemed concerned for her, and eager to get her back to hospital, and Cole kissed me on the cheek before heading quickly back up the stairs to let them and Dorian out again. The heavy door thudded closed, and Thane and I met each other's eyes, and he pulled me against him tightly, resting his head on mine. Our moment of solace was
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The rest of the short walk to the pack hospital was more pleasant. Still plagued with concern, of course, but with no more unwanted interruptions, and it felt good to be close to Thane as we walked. The hospital was fairly quiet as we entered, and the two admins at the main desk looked up in surprise. I gave them a brief, friendly smile as Thane led me past, turning down a long, quiet corridor that let towards the South. I noticed that this end of the building seemed more dated, not as clean and modern as the rest, and Thane noticed my gaze. "The rest of the hospital is updated regularly, but this wing hasn't really been used for decades. There's not been any need," he said, a touch of guilt in his voice. I tilted my head up towards him, with a small smile, "The fact you haven't needed it shows good leadership," I said quietly, "I'm sure your pack is grateful for that." He nodded, but also sighed softly, "Haven't needed it until now, anyway," he muttered sadly, as we turned down ano
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He held me for a long while, gently stroking my hair and soothing me with his presence, and it felt like barely any time has passed at all by the time the others returned, wheeling Elsie back into her room. As they passed us, I noticed that she was secured to the reinforced bed frame with heavy iron shackles, not unlike the ones her family had used to restrain me. I felt a pang of guilt then, feeling sympathy for her despite everything they'd done. I sighed sadly, and Cole tilted my face up towards him, kissing my lips softly and resting his forehead against mine. "We'll find a way to stop it, I promise you," he whispered low enough for only my ears to hear. I gave him a small smile, still feeling both guilty and unconvinced, then rested my head back on his chest for a moment longer. He rested his head gently on top of mine, holding me closer, and I breathed him in, his warmth and his scent soothing me. Thane came out of the room again a moment later, and I looked up at him expecte
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I laughed softly, enjoying his playful nature, and rose up onto my tiptoes, wrapping my arms around his neck and kissing him again. He growled softly, wrapping his arms tightly around my waist, pulling me close enough to feel his arousal through his pants. I pulled back slightly, blushing and smiling at him, and he grinned again, taking my hand and leading me through the West Wing of the hospital, to a large empty consulting room, with huge windows and an incredible view. He closed the door behind us, locking it, and coming over behind me as I stood staring out the window. I felt his warm breath on my neck as he began trailing soft kisses over the sensitive skin there, making me sigh softly, my eyes fluttering closed as I enjoyed the sensation. They shot open a moment later as I heard Thane's voice, mind-linking me, "Later, you two. I need you back here." Finn groaned, a sound of disappointment that mirrored my own, and I realised Thane had sent it to both of us. We both sighed and
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