Centauri felt the presence of Ethan on the deck and he blocked the link without saying goodbye to Sylvia. Centauri was never good at communication. He felt troubled with the constant nagging of his wife and therefore mostly blocked the link. He turned around to face Ethan
"Alpha! I have started the treatment. I am not sure how long it will take to work but if it's a success she will wake up in two days." He moved closer to the railing and placed his arms on it.
"I know you were just trying to help by overusing your skills." Centauri coldly remarked keeping his eyes on the ocean.
Ethan glared at him. He don't know how to praise others. " I am free now."
"Okay, go and check on others." Centauri deliberately tried to act dumb in order to avoid conversation on Anastasia..
" Centauri! I am your only brother. You need to give me a good explanation of what I saw back in the forest." He smirked. After spending a life time together it was his first time seeing Centauri this miserable. It was more like the first error he caught of Centauri. Ethan surely was not letting him off the hook.
"I am trying to figure it out myself." Centauri took a deep breath. The cool breeze of winter was having a very calm and curing effect.
"How long will it take?" Ethan asked in a calm voice not shifting his piercing gaze from Centauri even for a second.
"Ethan you should also go back and have some rest. We have to deal with a lot of stuff in the pack." Centauri left the deck and started moving toward his cabin. His feet unconsciously took him towards the medical cabin instead of his own. Just one quick glace won't cause any trouble he thought to himself. He was drawn towards her scent and couldn't help it. He carefully opened the door and peeked inside. He gasped at the sight. May be having a closer look at her won't be a bad idea his wolf suggested. He tried to resist the temptation but gave in.
He tip toed near her bed. Gosh she is really beautiful even with all those bruises, this time his wolf gasped. Don't be a fool, we still don't know what's going on. He yelled at his wolf. Her long blond hair had a shade of brown in them and her beautiful face looked just flawless. She was sleeping peacefully on the bed. Suddenly the ship started vibrating violently and through the link Phillis told everyone to hold on to anything hard. The mist is thick and water is making it extremely difficult to reach the shore. Centauri passed the orders to his warriors. Centauri held the edge of Anastasia's bed to make himself steady. A second wave shoot through out the ship which was more violent than the first one. Centauri lost his balance and fell on the bed. He grabbed the headboard to prevent his delicate mate from crushing under his weight. The ship continued shaking at an abnormally fast pace and he noticed Anastasia moving at the opposite edge of the bed. He held the head board firmly, then intervened his feet with hers and with the free hand pulled Anastasia closer to his chest. He hugged her firmly to prevent both of them from falling down.
He felt the outburst of sparks where his hand was gripping her arm to keep her steady. The scent and the sparks were the best sensation he ever felt. He slowly rested his jaw on her forehead trying not to hurt her and closed his eyes to feel the warmth of this bond. The sparks sent a tingling sensation filled with excitement and her scent had a contrary calming effect. At that moment he knew that the risks he had taken were worth it. There was another shrill voice in his mind that it can be an illusion or trap because he was born mate less. This voice however was supressed by the feeling he was experiencing. He felt like a baby in cradle, not to mention the cradle moving violently. His anxiety and irritability was now dissolving. It was the first time he felt calm enough to drift in the world of unconsciousness. He used to stay on bed with Sylvia and watch her sleep peacefully because he has never been able to sleep. But today holding his mate was so peaceful that he felt his mind drifting in another word. A world which is the brother of death.
He woke up by Ethan's pounding on the door. He slowly opened his eyes. His arm felt numb. He looked down and saw Anastasia's head on his right arm and his left arm pressing her firmly against him. How don't remember when he released his grip on the headboard. He could feel her shallow breathe against his neck. He was overjoyed. She was recovering. He wanted to live in this moment for eternity. His moment was once again interrupted by pounding at the door. He gave her one last glance and carefully removed his arm from under her head. He adjusted the comforter and looked at her with pure adoration. He than adjusted his attire and moved towards the door.
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MINI THEATRE
Imagine Ethan pounding on the door. His strength enough to break the door and it fell down. The scene he saw ahead.
His mighty Alpha sharing bed with a human.
Ethan instantly covering his eyes and he be like
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