Alpha Luka And His Human Mate

Victoria's pov

All our hearts were in our throats as we entered Caleb's room. Ashley was the first to speak as she took slow steps towards his bed.

"Caleb? "

A grunt came from him, and I knew I could speak for everyone when I said that that was the best grunt I've ever heard in my lifetime. She was in tears again as she ran the rest of the way towards his bed and jumped on him, cradling his head in her bosom as she cried.

"I thought I lost you" She sobbed in his hair. He winced slightly, but he didn't hesitate to return her hug, though he was weak.

"I'd never leave you baby. Even if I have to fight with Death himself" His voice was soft and croaky, but the confidence made it loud enough for us to hear.

"But II felt the bond break"

"It didn't sweetheart" He pulled her back and wiped her tears with his shaky thumbs. "You actually anchored me back here. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I'm so sorry."

Her cries got heavier and he managed well enough to sit up and hugged her as tight as he could. We all watched the beautiful moment in awe, our hearts silently rejoicing that we hadn't lost such a wonderful soul from our lives.

His parents were next to embrace him, though Ashley never left the bed. His wounds were still fresh and I could see that all the squeezing hurt, but he didn't mind.

"I thought I'd have to raise you and kill you again for leaving us" I mumbled to him when it was my turn to hug him.

Unruly tears trickled down my face as I held him. I realized that I did indeed love him dearly and was scared to death about losing him.

"I really do love you Caleb" I added softly, trying my best not to hurt his wounds too much.

"I love you too Tori"

I flashed him a teary smile then backed away so Lincoln could have his moment also. The poor guy looked scared to hell as he hugged him with glossy eyes. I could see that his relief was overflowing, since he didn't actually lose two brothers in one day.

"I hate to disturb you guys, but he's still low on blood," Nurse Tara said softly. I checked the heart monitor, and indeed, his heartbeat was a bit unusual.

quickly jumped into action, helping Tara set up the machines to transfer

gonna need

do it," Luka said immediately, pulling up his sleeves and sitting in the chair

a blood test

off with a sly smirk. "My blood is fine. Now save my best

up,

a long day for you guys" A grateful smile took

Thanks" I then turned to the rest of the people in the room and announced what I'm sure Tara was afraid to

and headed to the door. I didn't bother to trouble Ashley. She just

the far end of the hallway, staring out a window.

He needed a hug.

don't show it, but you suffered the most today" I uttered softly. He chuckled

"Actually, Ashley suffered mostly"

behind. You can tell me how you feel Lincoln, you're always there for me, so let me be

back against the wall. I sat opposite from

a lost cause, but it didn't hit home until I saw him today. The light was completely gone from his eyes, and he just looked.... lost" His ran his hand through his hair

when he was banished, I felt obligated to take over. His mate was stolen by rogues. But not

adventurous, like Ella, but it too brought her doom. Sam was doing rounds when she wondered off, so he saw when they took her. He chased them for

Sam was Luka's Gamma back when he just took over, so

but they didn't, instead, they re-marked her

him.

Then he started.." His jaw clenched and

"Emma kinda summed it up for me" He

three days without food or water then banished him. We thought he'd be gone,

fact try and help him. I tried to get him professional help, but it never worked out. Then, I used my tech skills

He had to relive

him you know? Since Stella had been keeping him somewhat sane; but when he attacked Caleb, I lost it. I couldn't

it for him since I knew he couldn't

the ceiling. "I killed my own brother. Wait till mom and dad hears about this" He mumbled mostly to himself, but he knew I heard since