Antonia's Pov
After dropping the news on me, Gretchen and George left me to get some rest but I couldn't.I was still thinking about the fact that I was now a vampire and I had to submit to the vampire king and queen.Though Gretchen said that I didn't have to since I wasn't turned on my own will and I had my own pack to lead once I overthrew Rodrigo.
I guess that was the reason why I hadn't heard from Erica.Where my wolf and lycan abilities gone too, I had no idea but the thought alone sent shivers down my spine.I now had nothing in common with my former kind.What kind of Alpha would I be.
'The best Alpha any wolf would have wanted' came a voice.No I highly doubt that.
But wait, I didn't just think about that it was a reply.Someone replied.'Erica, is that you?'I asked praying that my mind wasn't playing tricks on me.
'Ofcourse it's me, who else would it be, it's not like we have found our mate yet and I don't think I would appreciate being mated to a female'She replied.I ignored everything she had just said and focused on the fact that she was back.
'Erica, I'm so glad that you are back thanks alot for not abandoning me.I wish I could give you a hug'I said crying again.
"I would like to return your hug princess but we are the same remember and please stop crying it's unlike you'She replied.
'Don't blame me for crying, I haven't been getting the best time of my life lately.Where have you been this whole time?'I asked
'Let's say I have just woken up from the deep slumber like you did' she said
'It's not like you are a bear that hibernates.How come you slept more than me.Are you pregnant, don't tell me you have been having a good time with wolves behind my back?'I teasingly asked
'Oh come on.When is the last time you let me out except when we were fighting and I am not mating with anyone other than my mate.I can tell you are out of your mind'She said and retreated late the back of my mind.
I was so happy that she was back, at least I heard her to talk to and she could feel my pain and worries better than anyone else.
The door of the clinic clicked open revealing a little girl.She looked to be around three years.
"May I come in please"She asked in her little voice.
"Come in sweetheart"I invited her in but I wasn't sure if it was the right thing to do.She had a fresh rose in her hands.
"Hi, my name is Jessica what's your name?"She asked
"My name is Antonia"I replied
"I like you Antonia"She said smiling at me revealing her little milk teeth.
"I like you too Jessica.What are you doing here honey, aren't you scared of hospitals?"I asked
"I'm not scared, I am a big girl.I came with my mummy"she replied
"Where is your mummy?"
"She is talking to the doctor" she said smiling at me.
"Here, this is for you"She added giving a rose.
"Thank you. Can you help me out?"I asked her.
"Yes I can"She replied and stood on her tip toes trying to reach my hair.I leaned forward in order to make it easy for her and the smile she had after putting it in my hair was priceless.
"Wow. My mummy was right when she said you would love the Rose and you look even more beautiful with the flower"she replied
"Your mummy, does she know that you are here?"I asked her.
"mmhmmhuu"She replied nodding her head.Just then, there was a light knock on the door and then it was clicked open revealing Gretchen.
"Mummy look, she loved it"Jessica said when she saw Gretchen.So Gretchen was the mother of this beautiful child.
"This is your daughter?"I asked wanting to confirm.
"Yes she is.Did she give you any trouble, she is quite talkative"She asked
"Not at all. She is an Angel"I replied patting Jessica's hair.
"Ohh, we came to bring you these. Do you need any help changing?"she asked handing me a pair of sweats.
"I think I can manage"I replied.I pushed myself to the edge of the bed and slowly dangled my feet until they reached the shoes.
"Wait"Gretchen said before I could stand up.She tied my hair into a pony tail saving me the trouble.
"There, that's better and your hair won't keep falling in your face now"she said smiling.
"Thank you"I said returning the smile.
I touched the nearby IV pole for support which turned out to be tiring, painful and exhausting making me sit back on the clinic bed.George was right, how was I supposed to save the pack in this state.
"I can see you haven't healed well, let me just help you change"Gretchen said and this time, I did not object.
"Jessica, now that you have seen Antonia.I think you should go out and play"Gretchen told her daughter.
"I will be back to check on you later aunt Antonia"She said giving me that breathtaking smile and left.
She gently helped me into the sweats careful not to hurt me.When she was done, she looked at me suspiciously.
"What?"I asked
"You haven't fed, look at your eyes they are starting to change"She replied.What did she mean by that.
"You are the first person that I have heard say that.My eyes have always remained the same however hungry I may be and please chicken soup will do, I don't think I can eat real food in my condition"I replied
"Chicken soup will come later honey but for now, I know what exactly you need to feel better.Just give me a minute and I will get you all covered"She said and left the room.
She returned with a covered translucent cup that had a straw connected to it.
"Try this"She said handing me the drink.
I took a sip and I swear this must have been the best drink I have ever tasted.I then drank it all without stopping for even a second.
"What was this drink, I don't think I have ever tasted this drink before"I asked Gretchen.
"It was blood honey any-"
"Wait what?"I asked cutting her off mid sentence.I had not just drunk blood without even realising it.I felt like I couldn't breathe, I touched my chest and tried calm myself but failed.
"Take a deep breath Antonia"I heard Gretchen say.
"Calm down honey.I know this all new to you but you needed to feed for the first time since you are now a vampire"She explained.I hadn't thought about all this when they told me I was turned but then again I couldn't blame them for anything, they just wanted me to survive.
"I'm I going to be drinking it every day?"I asked when I put myself under control.
Gretchen let out a small laugh and replied.
"No you don't have to.We pure blood vampires can take three days without feeding but you are a hybrid you might just feed once in a week"She answered and I let out a huge sigh of relief.
"I can manage a cup once a week"I replied shrugging
"But you seemed to like it before you realised it was blood"She asked
"I did, I guess it was the urge but the thought of me taking that stuff makes me want to throw up"I sincerely said
"Don't worry Tonia, you will get used to it with time"She said.The name she called me made me sad again.I didn't reply as I thought about what happened to my loved ones.It was the name that my parents and bestie used to call me by.And now my parents were dead and now I had no idea what happened with Fifi.I felt fresh tears pricking my eyes.
"Did I say something wrong?"Gretchen asked worried
"No you didn't.You just reminded me of my best friend, she and my parents used to call me by that name.I wonder if she is okay or even still alive"I Sincerely replied
"Where is she?"
"I left her at the pack but since Rodrigo knows that she was my best friend, he must be torturing her to death.But he even doesn't even have to. I think he brain washed all of them since he has the light crystal.I doubt she still remembers me"
"The light crystal can also can also do that?"She asked
"Yes.It can do almost all the things the holder wants.That is why it is always kept safe with the Alphas but now it fell in the wrong hands"
"Do they forget everything?"
"They just forget what he wants them to forget but they might be able to remember when it is not passed six months since the time they forgot that's why I want to go back as soon as possible"
"I understand, I will ask someone to bring the chicken soup for you and when you are done, get some rest.You need it if you want to heal fast and well"She said and left.
Once the soup was delivered, I took it and lay down to sleep.
George's POV
After I had dismissed the men from the meeting, I heard Gretchen knock at the door of office.
"Common in love"I said and the most beautiful woman I had ever seen entered.
When she reached where I was, I carried her and made her sit on the table in front of my chair like I always do and then pulled her into a breathtaking deep kiss.
"How did the meeting go"She asked after we broke up and her breathing stabilized.
"It wasn't that bad except for the fact that the members are not happy about us keeping a were wolf in our territory"I replied and I saw her face become sad.She was once saved when she was young so she knew what ever it is that Antonia was going through.
"Don't worry my queen, they will calm down.Give them some time, I told them she is not going anywhere until she is perfectly healed, they will just have to accept it"I reassured her.
"I know and I hope they accept her soon, I was once like her and I know whatever she is going through.She needs to feel welcome so that she could heal fast"She said
Just then, my little brother Phil Clark came in.
"Don't you know how to knock?"I asked when he entered
"Sorry for the interruption.I heard that the were wolf is awake, now can you send her away?"He asked
"No way.She is no condition to leave, she woke up but she is still weak and her life is in danger"Gretchen quickly said
"I understand your kindness sister in law but you know very well about our relationship with the wolves.It's against the laws of this kingdom to host an enemy"he argued
"Phil don't you worry, I will keep an eye on her myself and I will make sure she doesn't do any harm to any of our kind and when she is perfectly healed, she will leave.I give you my word"Gretchen assured my brother.
"You know I can't deny you anything sister in law but as soon as she is healed, she leaves our kingdom"Phil said.
Gretchen was not only my partner but she was like the sister Phil and I never had and we both listened to her when she said or asked for something.
"That's fair enough but for the little time I have talked to her, I have come to realize that she is a good person.You can go meet her if you don't believe me.You might end up falling for her"Gretchen said winking at Phil.
"I highly doubt that"Phil replied
Antonia's POV
The sound of the door opening and hitting the wall of my room loudly woke me up.Infact, it scared the shit out of me, I opened my eyes at once trying to see the danger that had come to me once again.I cupped my chest trying to hold my heart which almost jumped out of my chest.
It was the sexiest man I had ever seen in my life.He had a scruffy stubble beard, thin sexy pink lips, his hair was tied in an updo hairstyle with hair treamed in the sides giving him that sexy vibe.He had those hazel eyes which looked at me with furry but that didn't stop me from looking.He had sharp features from from the nose to jaw outlines.
He was putting on a white vest revealing those well built muscles that could drive any woman crazy and the faded denim jeans plus a dog tag in the neck oozing the bad boy vibe.He might be the bad boy version of George who is a gentleman because they looked alike and I knew he had to be his brother.
He cleared his throat pulling me from my thoughts and all the eye fucking I was doing.
"Who are you working for?"was the first thing that came out of his mouth.'Who was I working for, what was he talking about.There had to be a mistake'
"Excuse me?"I said raising an eyebrow.
"Who sent you to spy on us?"He asked
"I have no idea what you are talking about, there has to be a mistake somewhere.I think you are talking to the wrong person"I told him.
"Do you think I'm stupid, I know that you dogs are upto something.You are always upto something and I think you want to harm my family but I'm not going to let you do that"The moment he called us dogs, that was the last straw for me.
I didn't like it when someone disrespected my people no matter how hot they were.
I instantly hate the guy standing before me.
"Actually, I think you are a stupid blood sucker.Do I look like I'm spying on you, I have just woken up from a fucking coma and look at the nonsense you are telling me.So tell me wise man was me almost dying part of the plan? Do you even hear yourself"I spat and his eyes widened when he realized that I had a sharp tongue.
I mentally shrugged at his surprise, well he had fucked with a wrong person.
"I don't care about what you say.Let me just make one thing clear, I don't like you dogs and this is my home.I think it would be best if you leave our home and go back to whatever kennel that you came from"He said and left the room. 'Asshole'.