. *****Lucian***
I wasn't sure how I was going to make
her eat but I had to try. My wolf insisted I stayed in the kitchen to make sure the food wasn't poisoned, they can do anything. I tapped my foot impatiently. I could be training or working instead of worrying over a pathetic girl. I had an important meeting to attend to, but I was standing in a kitchen waiting for a slave's food to be prepared.
She's our mate! Not a slave!
Humph.
'The food will be ready in five minutes,'
'When it is, dish it and send it to her, report to me when she is done eating.'
'Okay,' she bowed.
We are suppose to be with her, Lucian go.
We have an important meeting Killian, one that would bring us more money to fend for the pack. If we are going to be taking over The Moon Shadow pack, we'll need much more money. Our pack is extending, so much our wealth.
That is not as important as our mate.
Your mate, not mine. If it was up to me, she'll be dead.
Good thing it isn't up to you then.
I decided to shut him out, pushing him to the extreme end of my consciousness. He howled in protest but I didn't pay attention. Once I was back in my new room, I took a shower and changed into something presentable, ignoring his howls and thoughts of her. The door to my room opened, Felicity. She was one of the females I use to pass time. I liked her more than Kim, but she just wasn't fit to carry my child. Honestly, no one except Tiana can. My extra gene made that impossible.
Now you are getting it.
Shut up Killian.
'Alpha,' she bowed.
'What do you want?'
'I came to see you. You haven't said a word to me since you returned from wherever you ran off to. Don't you miss me?' She asked sweetly.
'Are you here to compliment me for killing your rival or are you here for something else?' I asked coldly. She seemed taken aback by my question. Even I was. I'm normally very sweet to her.
Psst, our mate is in the hospital.
Urgh!
'Er...er...I thought you would need me since you are...are... I...'
'Please leave Felly, I'll call you when I need you.'
'I know you are angry about sparing that slave...' Killian growled in my head but I didn't let it out. 'And I was hoping you would need me to cool off, just like old times.' She was standing in front of me, her hand sliding up my shoulder.
Remember the time Tiana held you there?
I smiled, remembering the morning she thought I was sleeping. No one had ever felt so right in my arms. It was like she was made for me, made to fit in perfectly. So small, dainty and adorable. I closed my eyes, my smile extending as her beautiful eyes flashed in my head. 'See, I knew you missed me...' I opened my eyes, brought back to reality.
'Not you,' I said softly. 'Don't knock, just speak,' I said to the person who was about to knock my door. Her scent made me know that it was the new governess.
'Alpha, the girl refused to eat...' I threw my head back with frustration. 'I tried soothing her but she ended up throwing up after three bites. I don't know what else to do.'
'I'll be in a sec.'
'Are you leaving me for her? We were in...' I snarled at her. She pinned her lip and bowed with respect.
'Get out.'
'I'm sorry,' she turned and ran out in fright.
See, told you she needed us. Mate won't eat without us.
Hmmm, do you remember my plans to make her miserable?
Don't you dare Lucian!
Challenge accepted.
Lucian
Yes mate?
Don't, I beg you.
No.
¶ Tiana¶¶
The new governess who took me as a daughter was rubbing my back gently as she fed me. It was hell getting the food down my throat but I had to. 'There, take another,' she said softly.
'I'm tired.' I cried.
'Just three bites, take one more...' I felt my stomach turn and throat close up. 'You can do it tiana,'
'I think I'm going to...' I retched. Not wanting to throw up on her, I stood up from the bed and ran to the bathroom. I heard her sigh heavily.
'tiana Rina whined.
'I'll get the alpha,' I heard Mommy Renée said. I flushed the toilet after emptying my stomach and stood up. Rina came to assist me back to the room but first, I brushed my teeth.
An hour later, I was hugging my pillow as Lucian begged me to eat, I still couldn't eat without throwing up. tiana please, just finish the soup.'
'No,' I said inaudibly. I was completely drained of energy.
'Urgh!!!' He screamed in exasperation.
'Is she still not eating?' A feminine voice asked.
'Nothing stays in there for more than five minutes.' Lucian replied exasperatedly.
'Tried any drugs to stop her from throwing up?'
'Drugs, shots, nothing is working.'
'Maybe I can help,' my eyes were still closed. From their voices, I could tell there were two females in here. The other one's voice was familiar. The bed pressed down, she was leaning on it. I felt her hand in my hair, smoothening it. 'tiana, it's me, Riley...' I forced my eyes open and smiled toothily. 'Hey, how are you feeling?'
'You look gorgeous,' I mouthed. She chuckled. Compared to the beaten up wolf I saw that day, she looked stunning.
'And you look horrible. Why don't we take a walk?'
'She can't walk,' Lucian huffed.
'Okay, Ms. Gary-Cox, think you can get a picnic basket ready?' Oh, Mommy Renée is still there.
'Yes, why?'
'Just get it ready. Lucian you can go to your meeting, I'll take care of her myself.'
'I can't leave when she isn't alright,'
'Do you trust me, Lucian?' Riley spoke so softly and calmly, like she had the world on her side. Lucian dripped some words to himself before he nodded. 'Then trust me and go.' Lucian looked at me, his eyes promising me torture once I get better.
What a dick... Lona scoffed... You're not going to let that go, are you?
No, I won't.
Then show him you are not afraid.
I looked at him, giving him a look despite my weak state; "bring it on dog." He smirked slyly and gave me his final stare...
Challenge accepted.