I appear stuck between life and death, I believe. No, perhaps I am already dead. But, dang it, I died a virgin. I blame Wes for this. He kept all the boys away, and I never got a possibility to have sex. Okay, seriously, now. Why does heaven have that incessant beeping sound? I move my fingers—Alrighty then, not dead; I can move. I try to open my eyes. They flutter because the light is so brilliant. It takes a few tries, but they finally open. I'm gazing at a tile ceiling; pretty sure they don't have those in heaven. I glance to my right and see the reason for the beeping. A Nurse on A Stick, I'm in a hospital, so I did not die a virgin. I vow to start my bucket list as soon as I leave.
I look to my right and see Tana. She is sleeping with her head by my hand. I raise my hand and set it on her head. She flinches awake.
"You're up," She says, rubbing sleep from her eyes.
I try to speak, but my mouth is too dry. I reach toward the bedside table for the cup. Tana grasps a straw for the cup and brings it to my lips. I drink like I have been stranded in the Sierra for a week. Once I have finished, Tana places the cup back down.
"Where are we?" I ask.
"Back at your pack." She states.
"What happened? I wonder aloud.
"You don't remember?" She queries. "That is expected, considering what you went through. Let me contact Wes and the Doctor. Before you ask, your family and his forced him home to shower and eat. He refused to leave your side. He was getting pretty ripe. So they informed him you wouldn't like to see him that way. Okay, done texting him. So I gather we have five minutes max."
The doctor arrives and starts to check me over. "How do you feel, Luna?"
"Like I have been run over by a Mack Truck." I labor to say. "Every muscle and bone in my body feels like it has been ripped apart."
"Well, that is quite close to what happened." He chuckles. "I notified Alpha, Luna, and your family. I'm sure they will be here soon, and then we can discuss how you are healing."
I don't even get an opportunity to react before the door slams open. Wes comes charging in.
"Rain, you're awake. I wanted to be here when you woke, but everyone told me to shower, eat, and return. I'm so sorry I wasn't here when you woke up. But, my Luna, what do you need? Are you sore? Can I get you anything?"
I look at him and express one word. "Mate" There is only one reason I would utilize that word. And that is because I obtained my wolf. How did I get my wolf? I need help thinking because Wes is currently yapping.
"Wes, I need you to shut up," I grit out. "I got my wolf? How did I get my wolf?" That is when I hear her. 'Hello, Raina Holt. It is a pleasure to meet you finally." I am honored to be designated as your wolf. We will do extraordinary things for the world.'
"What is your name?" I ask her. "Morrigan," she answers.
"Morrigan, that is a lovely name. If I recall correctly, that is the Irish word for 'Great Queen.' She is also the Goddess of War, and many consider her evil. However, she enabled Tuatha de Danann to win many battles. She is also associated with death. Which is associated with darkness; however, death is just a natural part of the life cycle."
'That is correct, Rain. We will face many struggles, so I must be created from a fearless leader.' She responds. "Now, enough of that. Our mate is yummy. Let's talk to him about this relationship's mating and marking part."
Wes looks at me dumbfounded. "Did you just tell me to shut up?"
"Why yes, I did," I replied.
"And yes, you are my mate. Zephyr is going crazy. If he could do backflips, he would." Wes laughs. "Rain, I am so happy you are okay. Alpha Boone didn't harm you, did he? I'm kinda pissed you destroyed him before I could."
I gape at him. Did I kill somebody? 'No Rain, I killed somebody. He would kill our loved ones, and I wouldn't allow that to happen.' Morrigan justifies. I recall now. I gave him a choice, and he laughed at me.
At about that moment, I hear my mom reprimand Wes. "Wes, she only woke up. She may not recall that piece. Simply provide her a moment to get her bearings."
Wes looks like he has lost his puppy right now. I clutch his hand. "It's okay, and mom Morrigan just covered it with me. I recall. I gave him a choice, and he selected death."
My mom embraces me, and my dad kisses my head, "That's my girl. Don't feel bad."
"Kiddo, he made a choice."
I see Tana hanging at the room's rear, and it reminds me he has additional girls. "We have to go to his pack. He holds other girls. We have to rescue them." I urge. "Tana wasn't the only girl. Has her family been contacted?" Are they here or on their way."
"They are out of the country right now. Girls were missing from across the pond, too. They believed they could locate me there. They will be here in a few days." She states.
"Tana, I'm sorry they will miss your birthday." I empathize, and she shrugs.
"I accept I am where I am supposed to be right now." She wisely states.
The door opens, and the Alpha Unit walks in. Well, not all of the Alpha Unit. Rueger is missing. "Where is Rueger?" I ask.
Alpha informs me. "He is in California Rain. Once you killed Alpha Boone, you became their Alpha. Since you were unconscious, we dispatched Rueger with some warriors to see what was going on there and locate the other girls. Hopefully, we can uncover their families and get them home."
"Oh yeah, I'm an Alpha currently." I entertain. "Does that suggest I will have to move to California? I don't want to leave everyone."
"You get better, and then we will go there and witness what needs to be accomplished," Alpa assured me.
The doctor comes in and tells me I can be released. My wolf will heal me quickly but due to the swiftness of my shift. I will be sore. The gradual change allows the bones, muscles, and ligaments to become accustomed to the change. My transition was swift and sudden. So that is why I feel like I attempted to ride a PBR bull, which prevailed. So I have to take it easy and have no sex until tomorrow. Not sure why one more additional day will make a difference, but okay. Morrigan, on the other hand, huffs and curls up to sleep.
I sit up in bed, and Wes picks me up bridal style. "I can walk, you know."
Not today Luna, not today." He shakes his head as he speaks.
"Honey, just let it be. Zephyr is making decisions now, and he requires you close." My mother soothes me."
Wes carries me out of the hospital and heads to the clan house. "Why are you taking me to the clan house?" I ask while snuggling into his chest. He smells so satisfying. Delighted, they made him shower. I giggle to myself.
"You remain with me now." He says, and I catch his eyes gleaming, so I understand Zephyr is right with Wes. "We had your belongings brought over, and now I am bringing you to have a nice soak in the tub. Add some Epsom salts for your sore muscles and some bubbles. Anything for my Luna."
"Oh, that sounds nice?" It does sound amazing. 'Maybe he will join us,' Morrigan says. 'No sex, remember,' I reminded her. She turns around and ignores me.
Wes brings me into his room and straight to the bathroom. First, he latches the toilet with his foot and sets me down. Then turn the water on to fill the tub. Next, he grabs the Epsom salts and pours some in. Next, he uses his hand to stir the water, which helps the salts dissolve. Lastly, he adds the bubbles. Once he feels there is sufficient water, he removes my hospital gown.
That is when it dawns on me. "You held me so no one would see my rear didn't you?"
He snickers at me. "You are my Luna; no one gets to see what is mine."
"There is one little problem with your plan, Alpha. I have a wolf currently, so I will be naked when I shift." I informed him. He didn't realize that. I can see it on his face as he considers it. He says zero as he picks me up again and positions me in the tub.
This tub is ginormous. It's a pool pretending to be a bathtub. 'Mate, join us.' Morrigan states. If wolves could wiggle their eyebrows, I picture she would do that.
Wes is using a sponge to wash my body. What the hell? The worst he can do is say no. "Wes, join me?" I invite him.
Rain, I don't believe that's a good idea." He struggles to say because Zephyr is fighting him.
Pity party time. "Wes'm too sore from trying to sit up. I need your help."
He sighs but stands and starts to remove his clothes. Yes, score! He climbs in behind me and leans me against his chest. He brings out the sprayer and has me tilt back so he can wash my hair. Best idea ever. Morrigan approves.
Once my hair was completed, Wes used the sponge to wash me. I relax my hands on his thighs and unconsciously massage them up and down. Wes groans; I'm sure the tingles that come with the mate bond are arousing him as much as I am—stupid doctor orders. Then I feel his erection on my lower back. So I squirm against it. And Wes grasps my hips and holds me still—Party pooper.
Then he stands up and gets out. He dries off and wraps the towel around his waist, which does nothing to hide his erection. Then he gets two more towels. He uses one to towel dry my hair. He pulls the stopper, and I stand up. Wes dries me off and then applies lotion to my skin. The tingles feel amazing, and my arousal is through the roof. This mate bond is no joke. I mean, his hands aren't even on me. I mean, they are, but through a towel. Then he puts one of his shirts on me and nothing else. He leads me to bed, and I climb in. Surprisingly, he climbs in with me. He spoons me. How can I sleep with him here and only boxer briefs on?
"Wes, you don't have to stay with me. I understand you likely have something you should be doing right now. I informed him.
"Not right currently, My Luna. Right now, nothing is more important than you. But I will be here when you wake up." He whispers in my ear. Then kisses my head.
Thank You, Universe, for giving me my wolfman. My dream come true. And that, folks, is what happens when you put positivity into the Universe. That is Karma at its finest.
