Chapter 12:

Leia POV: 

  Pythia took a deep breath, "Get with Stony, we need to do wraps that we can place on her, get a pillow and blanket so she is somewhat comfortable. I want an IV in here ASAP to push fluids through her." Pythia ordered. The other woman disappeared and Pythia sat down next to me. "So tell me what exactly happened." She said, looking down at me. There was no judgment in her eyes and I felt oddly comfortable talking to her. "Well, I was having a hard time with Alley moving away so I partied a lot. It's my fault honestly, I knew I shouldn't have gone but I did. I was almost to my car when Bosch showed up. He tried to take me. I busted him up and now I'm here." I replied, shrugging my shoulders. "You are the daughter of a beta right? You're naturally strong. Alley has said you are a tough little cookie." Pythia said with a smile. "I'm sure my family is worried. I don't blame anyone but myself. I knew better but I didn't really make it easy on myself when he had me." I replied. "I can tell. We will get you all fixed up. How is Una?" Pythia asked, surprising me. "She is weak. I'm worried about her." I replied sadly looking at her. Pythia stood to her feet and walked off for a few minutes before she sat back down next to me. She held her palm up and blew powder in my face. 

    I felt my body jerk around a few times, "What was that?" I asked. "It's a healing powder for wolves that we made. It'll take a couple hours but she should be fully fine soon enough." Pythia replied. "Thank you.." I whispered. This was new. Last I heard dark witches wanted nothing to do with wolves but I guess the fight with Bosch has brought them all together. I heard the door fly open, "Leia?" My mother shouted. I could hear her feet running across the floor. "Oh goddess.. My baby." My mother sobbed. "She will be fine, she can't speak right at this moment." Pythia said. "Tell her that I love her please." I whispered, feeling tears of my own build up in my eyes. "She loves you very much." Pythia added. "How long will this take?" My mom asked. "It could take a few days, you may come back then. You won't want to see what is going to happen but I will give updates as it proceeds." Pythia replied. "I don't want her to see me like this.. It's too hard on her." I said. "Let me have someone show you around." Pythia said quickly. "Nancy!" Pythia yelled out. "Yes queen?" Nancy called back. "Please show her around, we have to wrap her wounds." Pythia said standing to her feet. "Leia? I don't know if you can hear me but we love you.. We will be there when all of this is over." My mother said before she walked back out of the door. 

    My heart broke at the sight of her, I never wanted her to see me like this, she didn't deserve all of the stress. "Alright, let's get her all wrapped up." Pythia said, looking around before I felt something lay across my belly. I felt my head being lifted slightly before it was placed on what I assumed was a pillow because it was soft. I could see a few different women lifting and rolling me in different directions before they put a blanket on top of me. "Now, it'll tingle a little bit but nothing more. Now we have to do your IV." Pythia said before I felt the prick in my upper arm. ''Alright, you want a TV or something?" Pythia asked, looking down at me. "That would be nice, thank you." I replied. She looked up and nodded her head. Pythia stood up and walked out of the room leaving me here alone with my thoughts. I didn't mind it all that much and my body felt more relaxed than it has in forever. "Una? Are you okay?" I asked, laying down beside her. "I am, she seems very nice." Una replied, shifting her gaze towards me. "Yes, she does. I owe her for helping me." I replied. "Alright, since I'm in a good mood I figured we could have a little camp out thing. Plus I need to keep your IV in check." Pythia said, laying blankets and pillows down. "Here is a TV, it isn't much but it's something." A woman said while rolling in a TV. "Thank you Lillith, we will be fine here." Pythia replied. 

    So that one is Lillith, she is pretty. She bowed her head and walked back out of the room and I watched as Pythia started flipping through channels. I don't know what they put in these wrap things but it was very soothing and I could feel myself growing tired. "What time is it?" I asked. "Nearly seven at night now." Pythia replied. "Is Alley okay? Everyone else?" I asked. "They are all fine. I told them to stay away, and going off your reaction to your mom I'd say I made the right choice." Pythia replied, looking over at me. "I just don't want them to blame themselves, you know. It isn't their fault that I was irresponsible." I said. "Don't be too hard on yourself kid. We all make mistakes in life. It's up to us to learn from them to better ourselves." Pythia replied, leaving me a little shocked. "Why are you being so nice to me?" I asked curiously. "I've gotten to know Alley and the rest and I watched her reactions when she spoke of you. I guess you could say she rubbed off on me a little bit." Pythia laughed. "She is the best person I know. Her mate seems nice. Have you met yours?" I asked. "Not yet, although there is one man, I feel an odd tug but nothing more. I've been on this planet a long time so I'm not really holding my breath." Pythia replied. "He could be your mate, you know." I said. 

    Pythia turned her head slightly, "Unlikely, he is a wolf." Pythia replied. "Never know, I'm just saying don't close that door. Accept it and let it happen." I said, shrugging my shoulders. "You're a sweet girl. I'm so sorry for what you are about to go through." Pythia replied with a sad look on her face. "I've been in hell, I'm just ready to be back in control of my own body you know." I said. "I do, you sound a little tired. Why don't you rest for a little while. I will be here." Pythia replied, pulling up the blanket. I laid down next to Una and weaseled my way under her leg. I closed my eyes and let myself relax knowing that I was safe, I was with people who could undoubtedly protect me if need be and I let the darkness pull me in.