Alpha Sam's POV They told me they wouldn’t be able to close her wound for another day, as the strain on her body without her wolf present was too much. She would slip away. They had wrapped her up in some kind of tape to keep her insides... well... inside. It was killing me seeing her like this. I sat at her bedside alone, having sent my men away. I needed some time to think. I appreciate their support and presence in my time of need, but I just can think with everyone hovering around me right now. I needed to sort this out in my own mind before I deal with everything else. I sat there, staring at my baby girls face, with a tube down her throat to help her breath, a tube coming out of her neck going into a deep vein somewhere there. Tubes in both her hands with drips attached on either side and monitor wires all over her body. They even left the blood pressure cuff on so that they didn’t have to reattach it ever time, as they needed to monitor it so damn often. I want so badly to hol
Serenity's POV “Star” I whisper. It's beautiful. I already know she will be my best friend. I smile thinking that she is a chatterbox, the exact opposite of me. I suppose that is how it works with some wolves. Their counterpart is the total opposite of their own personalities, I always thought it was done that way intentionally to balance them out. “Serenity...” Selene, or I suppose... my mom says to me. I snap my eyes over to her. I must have zoned out, contemplating my wolf. “You will meet her shortly; she will be here soon. You two will have a hell of a ride on your hands. She is a very special wolf darling. I am very proud of you.” she says with a smile. “Proud? Of me? You made her... why would you be...” I reply completely confused. “I didn’t design her like the other wolves my girl. Star was born with you. She is yours. Your creation. She is only as strong and powerful as she is because of who you are.” she says with a smile. I furrow my brow in confusion. Born with me? I d
Alpha Sam's POV The steady beeping of the machines in the room had comforted my wolf and I a little. It was constant reassurance that she was still alive. It had been seven hours since my chat with Alex, and he had come back to tell me she would need to go back to surgery shortly. I had sat here with my head down, praying to the Goddess to keep my baby safe the entire time. Spear had been quiet, contemplating and praying as I was. “Alpha. Its time.” Alex says, coming in the door. I jump to my feet as panic fills me. I hold onto Rens ankle in fear. “I will do everything I can to bring her back to you Alpha.” He says, trying to reassure me. It doesn’t work, but I let them start to work on her. Five nurses came in with him and surround her, so I step back and lean against the wall, trying to suppress my every instinct. I know it is irrational to want to pull them off my daughter right now. I and spear watch as they attach the drips and machines to the bed and put up the sides ready to
Alpha Sam's POV I had been out here over an hour as wolves approached me. Children gave her teddies and flowers they had picked from the community garden. Most adults came to make sure she had a moon flower in her room. I learned more about my daughter in the last hour than I had in years. Apparently, I knew very little about how she spends her time. She had Alpha training with me, but at this point, it's clear, she is already a better Alpha than I will ever be. She helped in the pack kitchen to take things to the nursery, orphanage, Elders home, the recovering patients in the hospital, and every new mother in the pack received a care package from her. She has been doing this for years apparently, and I can now understand more than ever why she was falling asleep on desks in the hospital. The girl trained every morning, and most evenings, preparing her body for the Alpha strength she will require. What shocks me more is how she has opened her heart to every member of this pack. The
Serenity’s POV “I don’t have a mate?” I ask my mom with a breathy chuckle. I hadn't ever really craved one... Not even in my darkest moments. I thought I should probably feel mad, or disappointed, but I really don’t. I suppose it is one less thing off my mind. I heard Moon huff in disagreement, and poor star laid at my feet with a small whine. I rubbed between her ears to comfort her. “No. There were a few options for a while, but they... well they became teenage boys and now... well.” she says, rubbing the back of her neck uncomfortable. She sighs loudly and droops her shoulders. She gives me a look full of pain and remorse. I chuckle a little at the look she is giving me. “Mom, I have never craved a mate before, and honestly, finding out I don’t have one is not that painful for me. I worry more for Star. Any male that came into my life would have to be my Luna, and it would always cause me drama. Honestly, it’s a relief not to have to deal with it.” I say with a reassuring smil
Serenity’s POV Beep Beep Beep ‘What is with all the damn beeping?’ I question to myself. I try to raise my hand to clutch my aching head, but it is being held down by something. I furrow my brows at the feeling. I try to move the other but get much the same response. I open my eyes a little and see a blazing white light again. ‘Damn it, what the hell is that wolf doing?’ I snap to myself. ‘Hey! It wasn’t me this time. That is just the lights in this damn hospital. It sucks in here.’ Says Star from the back of my mind. I smile wide and jolt upright, snapping my eyes open. ‘STAR! You’re here! You are finally with me?’ I ask her in excitement. The two wolved on either side of me startle at my sudden move, and I hear a thud. I whip my head around and see my father's beta, Mylo on the floor looking around for danger, and my father on my right, sat jolt upright, eyes shining with the presence of Spear, looking for the threat to his pup. I smile at him, knowing he still hasn’t realis
Alpha Sam's POV I am so glad they took photos before the Goddess healed my daughter. She has gained a healthy amount of muscle whilst she has been unconscious. Weird, I know, but when the Goddess has a hand in healing you, I suppose anything is possible. Even being completely washed free of all her scars, bruising and wounds once the light began to dim. If Alex hadn't taken photos of her scars and injuries beforehand, we would have no evidence against that vile woman for the council to review. I had already had Mylo and Carson calling every member of the council to my territory to deal with this. They would have to take over, as that thing that hurt my daughter was still considered my mate. I feel sick just thinking about it. Tom told me they had hunted that bitch down to the forest and had caught her and dragged her disgusting ass back to the packhouse. She is currently in the cells, awaiting sentencing. She has tried mind liking me a few times, but all she says is ‘Sam’ over and ov
Serenity’s POV After my nap, I wake up to the annoying beeping again, feeling much better. I still feel so stiff and know I need to get my ass out of this bed. I roll over and see Mylo sitting in the chair snoring lightly. I chuckle at my father's Beta, who looks like a tamed puppy in his sleep, with his mouth hanging open as he slumps in the chair. “BETA” I yell out, making him jump up, instantly alert to any danger. He snaps his eyes around the room as I try to suppress my giggles. It's been so long since I was this carefree. Always feeling the looming shadow of my mother in my life. Right now, although I have no idea what is going on, I finally feel the weight lifting from me. She isn't my mother. She won't hurt me again. The determination of me and my wolf rise, and I allow myself to be carefree for a few minutes. Just allowing myself to be a teenager, who can tease my father's best friend. He snaps his eyes to me, widening in shock. “Tell me, Beta Mylo, do those instincts of