PART- 6

Four years later…

[ Cassandra ]

“Dr. Miller, the surgery was nearly impossible but you did a miracle today. No doubt why people trust your expertise blindly. The patient couldn’t be saved if it wasn’t you.”

My assistant doctors and nurses praised me when we walked out of a very critical surgery room after five hours.

I smiled in response.

“I only aim at saving lives, guys. Isn’t it what every doctor’s wish? Our first priority is always our patients.” I said.

“Yes, it’s true but Dr. Miller you make every hopeless case positive. No doubt why there’s no other doctor with your match in this city.” One of them praised me again.

“Let’s take a break, everyone, because we don’t know when the next case arrives.” I instructed them and moved towards my own office.

I received congratulations from other doctors and staff members on my way.

I hadn’t built this name in a single day. It took me a year to finish my training and then working at the hospital first as a junior doctor but I completely devoted myself to my patients. It took hours long shifts, many surgeries and research to gain popularity as ‘life savour’ among humans.

For the humans, I was the doctor who had saved many lives. Four years ago, I had moved on from the heartbreak and a life that I lived for others.

I changed my surname and adopted my mother’s maiden name to hide my identity. I didn’t want Dominic or my father to ever find me.

For me, that chapter was already closed.

I slumped down on my chair and stretched my arms once I entered my office. I was tired but I had to work. It was my life.

I checked my phone for the first time in hours only to find my inbox flooded with emails. They were from medical schools to give lectures, invitations for seminars, offers from other big hospitals and also from patients across the country. I tried to reply to them but when a familiar mail popped up on the screen, my fingers stopped.

I received a repeated email from NightShade Pack to treat a patient. It was one of their countless mails I received over time but I had no interest in going back to the same place where I only suffered, humiliated and lost my true value.

A knock on the door forced me to keep my phone aside.

“May I come in, Doctor?”

It was Alpha Roman Storm, the man who saved me four years ago from death and gave me a second life. He was also the owner of the hospital.

“Come in, Roman.” I smiled and stood up to greet him.

“Everyone is singing praises of Dr. Miller out there. You did a great job, Cassie.” He leaned on my desk.

“Thanks for giving me an opportunity to fulfil my dreams and to give Cassius a life that I wouldn’t expect if you hadn’t saved me that night.”

 I expressed my gratitude for the man who didn’t only become my guardian angel but he was also a friend who understood me.

“What you achieved is your own hard work and passion, Cassie. I just saw a fire to live again in your eyes. I had to save you and the life growing inside you.” He said.

There was a comfortable silence between us for a few moments.

“At what time will you clock out? I don’t think you have any more surgeries for today.” He asked.

“No, I’ll be off soon.” I replied.

“Let’s go. Cassius was asking for you. He missed his mother today.” He told me.

“I’ll sign off now.” I said and quickly closed everything in my office.

Locking the door behind us, we made our way to the family ward. I had to spend most of my time at the hospital so Roman arranged a quarter for me as I was a residential doctor.

“I’ll see you tomorrow. Please, rest well.” Roman smiled at me before we parted our ways.

“You too, Alpha.” I said and slowly entered the quiet house.

“Cass, Mom is home.”

I looked around the small living room. Toys, scrapbooks and colours were scattered on the floor.

“Mom!”

The sweetest voice in the world reached into my ears and the tiny frame of my son ran out of his room. I knelt down to gather him in my arms.

“How is my little musketeer?” I ruffled his hairs.

“I got bored. You haven't come since morning.” He pouted.

“I am sorry, Cass. I had a lot of work today but I am free now.” I apologized.

“Dr. Miller, I am sorry for the mess. I’ll clear it now.” His nanny walked out of his room.

“It’s okay, Kate. I will clean it later. You can rest now.” I assured her.

After she left, I locked the door properly.

“Can we watch a movie? I was waiting for you to come.” He said holding my hand and led me to sit on the sofa.

His eyes were filled with hope.

“Yes, baby. Give me only ten minutes. I will take a quick shower and then we’ll watch a movie of your choice.” I said as I was about to leave, he started coughing badly.

My eyes widened in horror when I saw blood stains on his t-shirt. I quickly wiped it and gave his inhaler. Crouching down and picking him in my arms. I rubbed his back gently.

“Breathe slowly, baby. It’s okay. You will be fine.” I comforted him and after a while, his coughing stopped but his eyes turned moist.

He looked exhausted.

“Did Kate give your medicines on time? I asked him and he nodded his head positively.

“Let me take you to your room first.” I said and took him to his room.

Gently tucking him on his small bed, I laid down beside him and he curled into my chest.

“I want to be healthy, Mom. I want to run and play like other kids.” He mumbled.

My heart squeezed.

“You’ll soon be the strongest kid, Cass. Mom will heal you. I promise. Please, hold on for some more time.” I kissed his hairs.

The dinner was forgotten. He slept in no time.

I stared at his tired face and remembered what was the primary aim of my life. I had chosen to continue my medical practice because I had to find a cure for my son’s illness. His cells weren’t developing like other normal kids. His illness wasn’t found in other werewolves yet.

His immune system was weak even if he was an alpha kid.

He was my only source of living. So, I had dedicated myself to the research to find the cause of this disease and its cure.

Roman had arranged everything for my research at the hospital because he knew how important it was for me.

“Good night, sleep well, baby. Mom loves you the most.” I whispered to his sleeping figure and covered him with the blanket.

My mind was restless. My appetite died so I decided to grab a coffee from the cafeteria. My mind drifted to all the possible trials I had done over time. As Cassius was growing, his illness was taking a toll over him.

I was passing through the reception area when I heard a commotion.

The medical staff was rushing a patient towards the emergency section, there were bulky men filling the area. I stopped in my tracks and narrowed my eyes at the patient, she was a woman but the scent made me anxious because it was somehow familiar.

“Get doctors here! This is an emergency.” I heard a familiar voice echoing in the air.

My blood froze when those men parted ways for him and he walked at the reception desk with intimidating steps.