Chapter 51 Recovery

It took Thea a week to stop bleeding. A blood bag was constantly dripping into her IV to replace what she was losing. Several compatible donors from New Dawn didn’t hear about the call until they got home from school because they couldn’t mind link. They immediately went to the infirmary to donate. Misty came over with several unshifted high schoolers from her pack who donated their blood. They had to get hera heated blanket which was unheard of in the werewolf community. Werewolves were warm creatures.

Lizzy befriended Misty at school. They ate lunch together and were almost attached at the hip. Misty was a little apprehensive and asked Lizzy why she suddenly wasn’t mad at her.

“I thought you hated me,” Misty said.

“I did. Something you’ll learn about me. I’m fiercely loyal,” Lizzy said.

“Oh, I’m aware.”

“Saving my best friend and future Luna’s life outweighs talking bad about her before. That’s the thing about deep bonds and loyalty. Do me and mine right, and you’re part of the family. I trust that you care about Thea, and you won’t hurt her again. I believe that you’ll do what you can to help her. You’re in the inner sanctum now.”

Thea slept most of the time, which was a blessing. When she was awake, she thought about the pup she might have had and the possibility of not having pups at all. She tried to be strong, but the triplets could feel her heartache. They never left her side.

She seemed to be sleeping every time her parents called, but Luna Ada was there to answer and give them an update. They were worried, but they knew her mates would take care of her, and the best way to help her was to finish their work out east.

Lizzy spent all the time she could with her. She brought the triplets their homework from school. One day, she came in with books from the pack library.

“I remembered where I saw the symbols in your marks.” She opened a book and showed Thea and the triplets.

“ See? This one means royalty.” She opened the other books.

“The others mean goddess, mother, savior, life, leader. That’s what I’ve found so far. I don’t know what the colors mean. I assume they’re from being goddess gifted, but all the goddess gifted we’ve read about were stolen before they found their mates. I don’t know if they would have had this coloring.”

“That’s interesting,” Alaric said.

Kai kissed Thea’s forehead. “I always knew you were special,” he said.

Thea got stuck on the mother symbol. She was meant to be a mother, but she might have messed that up. The guilt and pain were overwhelming.

Alpha Ulric took care of pack business but visited Thea every day. The doctor told him her vitals were getting stronger each day.

The whole pack was practically in mourning. Everyone wanted to visit Thea, but the doctor wouldn’t let anyone in to see her. He said she needed rest. They helda fireside vigil for her. Several people were always at the fire, sending prayers to the moon goddess on her behalf until the day she was released. Then the fire turned into a bonfire to celebrate. The kitchen cooked all her favorite dishes.

She was still weak, tired, and easily light-headed. Alaric carried her up to their room.

“You’re treating me like I’m made of glass,” Thea said. Her voice sounded better, though it was weak and still a little hoarse.

“Right now, you are,” Kai said.

“Normally, I’d fight you to show you I wasn’t, but I think you may be right,” Thea said. She rested her head against Alaric’s shoulder. “I want a proper shower,” she said. Her breathing was shallow. Her eyes closed involuntarily.

doctor said it would be okay,” Conri said. “Just no baths or

Perfectly Timed Sports Photos

week. She got the stitches in her neck taken out

said. “But let us do

“No contest,” she said.

stripped and turned on the shower. Alaric supported Thea while Kai and Conri helped her take off her clothes. They helped

sit. I don’t want her to fall

pulled her onto his lap. “Just relax, darling. I

Kai and let him support her. Conri started gently washing Thea. She felt the comforting tingles and was grateful she had the best

guys, for being so wonderful,” Thea

darling?” Kai kissed her

me. I’ve jeopardized the

didn’t do anything wrong,” Conri

on pack lands,” Alaric said. “We know they have at least one witch. A powerful one. I bet she’s been sneaking wolves onto our land for months.

would’ve killed

be gone, and we wouldn’t know what happened to you,” Kai

prefer you alive and with us,” Alaric said. “I’m calling

been much worse,”

can’t have pups,” Thea

know that you won’t be able

think being Beta was the most important thing,” Thea said. “I took the other things for granted— having a wolf, having pups. I don’t want to take important things for granted anymore. I don’t know what I would

going anywhere,” Conri

are you,” Kai said. “You’re

like that,” Thea said.

you too,”

fought them and done it herself,

wrapped around her. Thea was still perpetually cold. People came up to her and the triplets with food. She was able to hug and thank all the kids that

asleep, Kai carried her back up to their room. Alaric and Conri thanked the pack then joined them. They got into their bed for the first time ina week. They’d been staying with Thea in her hospital I toom. They couldn’t cuddle in the

places. Thea woke up from the bed dipping. Kai and Conri were lying on either side of

pull them close, but she was too weak. She couldn’t move under them. It was just like when the witch had her paralyzed. She panicked, thinking

now

witch is attacking her,” Alaric said. “I hear it in

You’re okay. You’re safe.” He pulled her up to a sitting position, and she clutched

heart is racing. Let’s get her to the

picked her up and

her with a sedative, and her heart rate went down, her breathing evened out, and she fell asleep. “You can take her back to your room. I’ll send up some anti-anxiety medication in case it happens again. What

know,” Alaric said. “She woke up screaming,

pack psychologist. When she wakes up, see

“Okay.”

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