Chapter 4

Five years later.

 

“Dr. Gabrielle, the patient's blood pressure is dropping!”

 

Gabrielle looked up from the medical report in her hands, her expression instantly becoming serious as she walked into the emergency room, her white coat moving behind her with every hurried step.

 

“What's his condition?”

 

The nurse walked quickly by her side, “Severe internal bleeding, and we can't find the source.”

 

They reached the room, where other nurses gathered around the patient,  “Move aside.” Gabrielle said as soon as she stepped closer.

 

The nurses immediately made room for her, and Gabrielle leaned over the unconscious man, quickly examining his injuries before pointing toward the monitor.

 

“His left side is filled with blood, which means the damage is deeper than we thought, so prepare him for emergency surgery and get two units of blood ready.”

 

“Yes, Doctor.”

 

She turned toward the nurse beside her.

“And call the surgical team. I want everyone in the theatre within five minutes.”

 

The room immediately erupted into movement.

 

Gabrielle glanced at the clock before walking toward the operating theatre, her mind already calculating the best way to save the patient's life.

 

Five years ago, she had been a woman fighting to survive.

 

Now, she is one of the most respected doctors in the continent.

 

Her name had become known across several territories, and even wealthy Alpha families travelled long distances to seek treatment at her hospital because of her reputation for solving impossible cases.

 

Four hours later, the patient was stabilised and Gabrielle walked into the cleaning room.

 

The day had been anything but normal. The amount of rogues coming into the hospital this week was higher than it had been last month.

 

Something was going on, and she didn't know what it was.

 

“Mommy!” 

 

A voice greeted her, causing a smile to burst out on her face. Gabrielle went down on her knees, and opened her arm for the young boy to rush into it.

 

“I missed you, my little Cassian!” She said, as he crashed into her arms.

 

His dark hair was slightly messy, and his school bag hung from his shoulder.

 

“You are late, mommy.” Cassian did a little out but it only made Gabrielle chuckle.

 

“It isn't dinner yet and I told you I'd be home for dinner right?” She said, picking him into her arms and rising up.

 

“It's thirty minutes to dinner and you'd have been late like yesterday.” Cassian replied.

 

“Yesterday was my first time and I had work.” Gabrielle pinched his nose in response.

Shaking off her grip, Cassian folded his arm, “You are always working.”

 

“And who taught you to argue with your mother?”

 

The young boy tilted his head towards where he had run from, “Uncle Enzo.”

 

Gabrielle followed the direction of his gaze. Enzo was leaning against his car with his arms folded, staring at the both of them with a small smile.

 

She couldn't help but feel grateful for his presence, although she had been pestering him to get a woman for the past five years.

 

“Okay okay. Let's go have dinner. Should we go to the pack house? Or a five star restaurant?”

 

Cassian’s eyes brightened, “Would there be dessert?” 

 

“Okay. Five star restaurant, it is.” Gabrielle answered him with a smile, as they reached Enzo.

 

She mouthed a thank you to him and they got into the car.

 

Gabrielle placed Cassian at the back seat, allowing her gaze to linger on him for a while, before giving him a small kiss.

 

Her pack wasn't her greatest achievement, neither was her fame nor her hospital.

 

Everything would be nothing if Cassian wasn't here with her to enjoy it.

 

The car started on the road.

 

“Mommy, are we there yet?” Cassian asked from the back seat.

“Almost.” Gabrielle responded 

 

“You said that five minutes ago.”

 

Enzo chuckled from the driver's seat. “Your mother has a terrible sense of time.”

 

Gabrielle glared at him. “Focus on driving.”

 

Enzo made a motion of zipping his lips, “Yes, Doctor.”

 

Cassian burst into laughter.

When they finally arrived, Gabrielle chose one of the busiest five-star restaurants in the city.

 

It was time to make up for the moments she missed with her child. 

 

They ordered food and she listened as Cassian told his stories and even laughed along with him.

 

Night was close and they returned back home.

 

“Thank you for the food, Mummy.” Cassian said as he stepped out of the car.

 

“Anytime my little prince.” 

 

Gabrielle smiled as she watched Cassian run towards the entrance, but before she could follow, the sharp sound of tires against the pavement made her freeze.

 

A black SUV suddenly skidded across the road before stopping directly in front of them.

 

Gabrielle's instincts immediately kicked in, and she pulled Cassian closer while her eyes remained fixed on the vehicle.

 

“Enzo. Take Cassian inside.”

 

Enzo didn't argue, immediately taking the young boy's hand.

 

“Come on, little man.”

 

Cassian pulled back, “But Mommy—”

 

“I'll be right behind you,” Gabrielle assured him, giving him a soft smile.

 

She waited until they were a few steps away before turning her attention back to the SUV.

 

The door opened.

 

A man stepped out hurriedly, adjusting his black jacket as he approached her, and Gabrielle's eyes immediately fell on the silver emblem embroidered across his chest.

 

Mooncrest. Her expression changed instantly.

 

It had been five years since she had left that pack behind, and not once had they even tried to get back to her.

Ethan forgot she ever existed so why were they here now?

The man stopped before her and reached inside his jacket.

 

Gabrielle instinctively took a step back. “Who are you?”

 

“I am a messenger from Mooncrest.”

 

Her eyes narrowed. “I don't care.” She hissed, moving to walk away.

 

“Please!” The man yelled out, desperation evident on his face, and it was enough to stop her movements.

 

He pulled out a sealed envelope and extended it toward her.

 

“Doctor Gabrielle, Mooncrest Pack needs your help.”