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.

checked his pulse too, realizing it was a bit faint too. I quickly jumped into action, helping Tara set up the machines to transfer the blood. I noticed that it wasn't enough and my thoughts

gonna need

Luka said immediately, pulling up his sleeves and sitting in the

test to see

smirk. "My blood is fine. Now save my best

him up, silently beaming with pride for the

can go and rest. It's been 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 ask them.

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

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

He needed a hug.

today" I uttered softly.

"Actually, Ashley suffered mostly"

tell me how you feel Lincoln, you're always there for me, so let

with his back against the wall. I sat opposite from

hit home until I saw him today. The light was completely gone from his eyes, and he just looked.... lost" His ran

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

was 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 days upon days, but he couldn't get

many people. Emma said Sam was Luka's Gamma back when he just

went crazy. He thought they'd kill her, but they didn't, instead, they re-marked her

for him. No wonder he

got worse. Then he started.." His jaw clenched and he looked irritated. It

summed it up for me" He

him. We thought he'd be gone, but he still lingered, still messing with females. That's when I knew that my brother was no longer the same. I accepted it after a while, but

in fact try and help him. I tried to get him professional help, but it never worked out. Then, I used my tech skills to find perfect places or packs he could stay at, but he was just stubborn and

they were glazed over. Poor Lincoln. He had to relive all of this

had been keeping him somewhat sane; but when he attacked

" I ended it for him since I knew he

he laid his head against the wall and stared at the ceiling. "I killed my own brother. Wait till mom and dad hears about this" He mumbled

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