Chapter 20

Sophie P.O.V

The doctor came in about two hours after I told Luke and Eric I was leaving. He said that I was alright to return to my room. He gave me the name of some good multivitamins I can take for the baby and asked me to book in next month for my 12-week scan. Little did he know that I wouldn't be staying.

I made my way slowly down the now very familiar hospital corridor towards the stairs. I felt exhausted but all I wanted to do was pack. Mrs Russo waved to me from down the second-floor corridor and I forced a happy smile back. I kept climbing and finally made it to the Alpha's floor.

Panic ran through me thinking about the night Luna Bianca pushed me up against the wall and I clutched at my throat instinctively. The sooner I was away from here the better. I kicked myself that I didn't try and get back home rather than coming here. I was better off without werewolves in my life.

A stray tear leaked from my eye and it trickled down my cheek. Everything was a mess. I walked slowly to my room. I felt strange and distant as if I was having an outer body experience.

I placed my hand on the door and instantly my mind flashed to my room. Eric was screaming, sitting on the floor, my crumpled body lay on his lap as he clutched me to him. Tatiana was being restrained by James and another guard. She looked possessed. Her light pink cotton dress covered in blood. Hunger and satisfaction in her eyes.

"It had to be done my darling. We can be together now. You'll see."

Eric gently laid me down before charging at Tatiana. Blaze emerged and went straight for her jugular. She screamed momentarily before blood spurted out.

Suddenly, the vision faded, and I felt a hand tighten around my neck. "Oh, look what I have here." A sickly-sweet voice said from behind me.

Tatiana opened the door and threw me inside. I fell to the floor gasping for air. Instinctively I held my arm over my stomach in preparation for any assault. She smirked before closing the door behind her and locking it.

"Why can't you just leave us alone?" She yelled staring down at me. I dragged myself upright and swallowed hard. I noticed she was wearing a light pink cotton dress. Images of my vision flashed before me and I knew this would be the moment that I would die.

"I'm sorry Tatiana…" I began.

"It's Luna to you bitch!" She slapped me. My cheek stung, it would definitely bruise later.

"I apologise Luna." I said through clenched teeth.

"That's better." She smirked before slapping me again. "Listen here, you need to get away from my man. You and your soppy story about losing you wolf. Big fucking deal sweetheart. Eric's not going to save you." She started striding backwards and forwards in front of me.

"I don't want him to save me." I braced myself for another slap. Instead, she grabbed my hair and pulled me towards the sofa.

"Oh please. He gives you a room on his floor right next to him! I know your mates, but he wanted to do the blood bond with me, he wanted to mate with me." She paced some more. "He said he hated you! He said he wished you'd never come here. But now all of a sudden, he won't acknowledge me, WHY!" she screamed.

"I…I don't know…"

"LIAR!" This time she used her claws and ripped into my shoulder.

She stood back breathing hard. She looked crazy, her hair was hanging over her face. She began to growl.

"Tatiana, Please…" I stammered looking up at her. My hand remained protectively on my belly. I was afraid to move. I didn't want to provoke her. I knew from my vision something I did or said made her kill me and I wasn't about to let that happen.

Her breathing slowed and she watched me. She took every ounce of my body in, trying to find some reason to attack. She looked to where my hand was, and her eyes widened. I unconsciously slid my other arm over the top and I tried bringing my knees up under my chin.

"No." she whispered before screaming and launching herself at me. She pushed me back onto the floor, my head giving a loud thump. Climbing on top of me she used her knees to hold down my arms as her hands reach round my throat. "He's mine you hear me!" she shouted. Her grip tightened and black dots began to appear around the corners of my eyes.

I manged to release an arm and I reached for one of her hands that continued to squeeze the life out of me. As I touched her my vision changed to her and Luke cuddled up in bed.

"I can't wait to be a father." Luke looked lovingly at Tatiana.

"I can't wait either." She kissed him with sweet soft kisses before pushing her lips harder onto his. "Want to hear a crazy story?" She teased, pulling away while running her finger nails up and down his arm.

"Crazy? What?" Luke looked puzzled but she nuzzled into him and his concern faded.

"Luna Bianca wants Eric to get a wriggle on finding a Luna. I spoke to her today and told her the pup might be his and now she's hell bent on making me Luna." She kissed his cheeks as realisation returned to Luke's face.

"But baby, you said Eric used protection. The pup is mine isn't it?" He held her a little away from him trying to make sense of what she was saying.

"Of course the pup is yours. We're mates it was meant to be." She kissed down his neck to the sensitive area where she would have to mark him to make the mating process complete.

"Do it!" Luke ordered and her canines protruded from her teeth.

"Mmmm… I think we should wait. I have big plans for us." He canines retracted and she sucked hard on the spot. Luke bucked when the pleasure of her mouth assault washed over him. "As Luna I will make you Alpha. You and I will rule Blue Moon once I get rid of Eric." Her kisses continued down his torso.

"Buttt…hooww? I don't think….. oh…." He groaned not really paying attention.

"Need I remind you what your slut of a sister did with a rouge. You will help me Luke or I will bring your family undone." She sounded so sweet as she continued to kiss down his hips towards his throbbing cock. She hovered about it, a sly grin on her face. "Promise me Lukie. We'll do this together."

"I promise." He breathed out as she took the tip of his erection into her mouth and then devoured him.

The memory broke and Tatiana jumped back. "What did you just do?!" she cried out. Her hand went to her mouth. Tears spilled from her eyes. She shook her head as a red tint washed over her cheeks. I sat up and continued to gasp for air. I found it hard to swallow and every gulp of air was a struggle.

The next think I knew was she had a knife. She swung at me slashing the knife through the air. I raised my hands to protect my face. I screamed as the knife sliced through several layers of my skin. "No use screaming bitch, these rooms are soundproof." She snarled.

Her attack continued but this time I rolled over, managing to duck out of her way causing her to stab into the sofa. I stomped on the back of her leg. She screamed and I made a run for the door. I managed to unlock the door but before I could turn the door handle, she grabbed my hair and pulled. She held me close to her and whispered in my ear. "You think your so cleaver don't you. Well not anymore."

She spun me around and stared into my face. I closed my eyes, I didn't want her face to be the last image I saw before death. I pictured Eric and apologised to him. I wished he was here.

Using her wolf, she pushed me with such force that I flew to the other side of the room. I slid across the floor, only stopping when I made contact with the wall. I opened my eyes to see Tatiana no longer in control. Her wolf had come forward and was ready to kill me. She lunged forward the knife eager to plunge into my heart. I braced for the impact but was shocked to hear another yell. I snapped open my eyes and was surprised to see Eric and James tackling Tatiana to the ground.

Eric grabbed her by the throat and held her up as she thrashed about. He growled in his powerful Alpha tone and she stopped battering her arms and legs about. Her expression changed from rage to shock as she was lowered slowly back down.

"Oh Eric honey." She purred. His face was twisted in disgust and he threw her to James. He growled again before turning to me. His face softened and he raced over. "NO!" Tatiana screamed struggling against James. "She's poisoned you against me Eric. She's a witch!" He turned back to her and growled again making her stop.

"Sophie. Are you ok?" He knelt next to me as I pushed myself up.

"Baby…" I tried to speak but my throat burned.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong with the baby?" His hand moved to my stomach and I shook my head.

"No… Tatiana." I tried to say. "Not yours. Luke's" I swallowed and then gasped for air.

"We need a doctor. He said over his shoulder." He picked me up and sat me on the sofa. He sat next to me and grabbed my hands in his. "I know about Tatiana. Luke told me everything." I smiled and nodded my head.

"Oh my!" A voice called from the doorway. Standing there was Bianca and Luke. "Luke told me to come see you." She moved into the room, taking in the mess before her.

"Bianca!" Tatiana wailed "She's a witch, just like you said. She's brainwashed him and now she's pregnant with his pup!"

Bianca looked from Tatiana to Eric. Eric closed his eyes and exhaled. I placed my hand on his shoulder and I could feel him relax into me. "Hello Mother. Perfect timing as always." He sniped.

"Eric, what is going on?" For the first time Bianca didn't look at me with hate. I gave her a little smile. I could see she was in shock.

"That's a very good question Mother. Perhaps you'd like to explain your role in all this." He stood up and walked over to her. They're eyes glazed over and I assumed they were having a private conversation.

Luke smiled at me and was about to walk over when Eric put up his hand in front of him. I frowned as Luke slowly backed up slightly bowing. What had happened between those two?

"Very well. I will meet you in your office." Bianca said softly. She turned to me and looked as if she wanted to say something. Eric growled and she smiled curtly before exiting the room.

"Luke!" Tatiana screamed. "I'm sorry Lukie I made a big mistake. Please forgive me. We can be mates again. I promise." She pushed against James trying to get to Luke.

"Shut it!" Luke yelled at her and stormed out of the room.

She screamed and fell to the floor sobbing and wailing. No one had any sympathy for her. Two guards entered the room and grabbed Tatiana by an elbow each.

"Get your hands off me!" She cried struggling as they held her.

"What shall we do with her Alpha?" James asked. Eric strode back towards me and grabbed my hands again. He made me stand and took his time checking my injuries. His arms then encased me and he held me close.

"I knew you were in trouble. I heard you call me. I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner." He kissed my head. What did he mean he heard me? He turned his body towards James, still holding me to him.

"Take Tatiana to the dungeon until I decide what to do with her."