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.

helping Tara set up the machines to transfer the

gonna need

Luka said immediately, pulling up his sleeves and sitting in

run a blood test to

with a sly smirk. "My blood

my head at him and strapped him up, silently beaming with

and rest. It's been a long day for you guys" A grateful smile

and announced what I'm sure Tara was afraid to ask them. "If you guys could wait outside please, you'll be allowed back

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

the far end of the hallway, staring out a window. I walked slowly towards him and wrapped my arms around his

He needed a hug.

it, but you suffered the most today" I uttered softly. He

"Actually, Ashley suffered mostly"

like an inch behind. You can tell me how you feel Lincoln, you're always there for me,

against the wall. I sat

was a lost cause, but it didn't hit home until I saw him today. The light was completely gone from his eyes,

always so good to us. All of us. I guess that's why when he was banished, I felt obligated to take over. His mate was stolen by rogues. But not just any

mate was adventurous, like Ella, but it too brought her doom. Sam was doing rounds when she wondered off, so he saw

said Sam was Luka's Gamma

they'd kill her, but they

him. No wonder he

behaviour, but it only got worse. Then he started.." His jaw clenched and he looked irritated. It

quietly, putting him out of his misery. "Emma kinda summed it up for me"

we couldn't do it, so we chained him to silver for three days without food or water then banished him. We thought he'd be gone, but he still lingered, still messing with females. That's when

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 acted obnoxious to me. So I gave up on

Poor Lincoln. He had to relive all of

could save him you know? Since Stella had been keeping him somewhat sane; but when he attacked Caleb, I lost it. I couldn't just sit there and watch him kill him, and since I knew Luka would've killed

ended it for him since I knew he

humourless laugh rumbled from his chest as 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 mostly to himself, but he knew I heard since

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