Chapter 7

As I sprint through the forest a strange pain hits my chest. It only takes me a moment to realize it's not mine, but her's. I skitter to a halt, my massive paws digging into the soil. I inhale to try and stifle the feeling. The sadness overwhelms me in ways I have never felt before. As quickly as my wolf can carry me I make my way back to her room in the pack hospital. Images flash through my mind of a young girl and boy. They must be her children. They are both beautiful like their mother. I sprint through the corridors and before I can even open her door I hear the sobs coming from within. Without thinking, I turn to her side and scoop her up into my lap, pressing her face to my neck. I feel her take a deep breath and shutter. That's when I realized that she isn't fighting me and her arms have wrapped around my neck. At that moment, the relief I felt cannot be formed into words. I was, for the time being, completely happy.

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When he left, I felt my heart shatter. Surely I felt this because I was ripped from my home, my children, and my husband, I thought. What was even more concerning is the fact that instead of feeling relief at his leaving, I felt empty and abandoned. This is all too confusing. That one thought was all it took to break me. I wailed with pain. The pain of not having my family, of not having my freedom, and oddly enough, for missing a man I do not know. I cried for what seemed like forever when out of the blue the door burst open and there he was. The relief I felt made me cry harder. Before I knew what was happening, I was in his lap. Instead of fighting to get away I accepted the moment of relief I was given with gratitude and threw my arms around his neck. One deep inhale and I couldnt resist the sudden calm I felt. Before I even had time to speak I fell asleep in his arms.

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I sat there stunned for who knows how long. Then I heard my beautiful mates soft snore. I just couldnt believe it. Just a few moments before she was yelling and wanted to leave me. Now she is curled up in my arms.

As I gently lay her on the bed and cover her with the blanket I make a decision to guarantee she never cries again. I just hope it doesnt backfire.

With my new found happiness I call for Taylor.

"Yes Alpha" he says running into the hospital.

"I need you to do something for me. It's extremely important".

"Of course Alpha. What do you need from me?", he ask with no hesitation.

As I explain my plans, ignoring his suprise and slight fear, I feel like everything is finally falling into place.

Taylor gives a curt nod and takes off at a run to complete the task at hand. Now all I can do is wait. She will no doubt be happily suprised. I just hope he doesn't cause them any alarm.