JADEI didn’t know I was running toward the door until Damien called me back. He looked concerned as he asked me what was wrong. I’m not sure I was making sense as I told him what Tom said.He didn’t make much sense either. He only said Atlas passed out and he wasn’t responding to the doctor. So the man said they should call me.I didn’t even remember we were supposed to be separated. All I heard was, Atlas needed me and my entire brain chemistry altered itself. My sole being was calling for him and I felt like if I didn’t get to him right now, I would simply die.The entire car ride. I kept calling Atlas’s phone to ask about any update but the reply was the same each time. That made me panic more.Damien was driving way above the speed limit. I know he’ll get a few tickets but he didn’t seem to mind as he tried to keep his eyes on the road and calm me down at the same time. I appreciated his efforts, but I wasn’t in the right frame of mind to tell him any of that.I called Andrew in
JADEThe doctor later pushed Atlas’s mother, it wasn’t easy, and Annie, out of the room. The latter had thrown a fit. Insisting I was the one who should leave because she was having his baby and we weren’t even married any more.Surprisingly, Atlas’s mother was the one who gave her the final command to leave.She is finally putting her son over her little feelings I guess.My eyes were on him the whole time.After they left, the doctor breathed a sigh of relief. Like he could finally have some air now that they were gone.I would have said the same. Except, I didn’t care right now. Even if I didn’t have any air left, as far as I could be here with my hands in his, then I’ll stay.“I’m glad you came, luna.” The doctor spoke. “You’re the only one that can help him.”I nodded and turned my head to him so he could tell me what I needed to do. Anything.But he didn’t speak so I did. “What do I need to do? Do you need his medical chart? Something about what he eats—““No, no.” he shook his
ATLASIt felt like I was living in a dreamland. Feeling her body against mine as I woke up was the best thing in the world. I wondered how I had survived for so long without it.I had held my breath, opened my eyes slowly, scared that if I made any sudden movements. She would disappear. But she didn’t. Even after I opened both my eyes and reached out to touch her soft skin. She stirred, but she didn’t wake up, and she did not disappear.It was then that it hit me. This was real. This is real. She is here.I didn’t think she would actually come. It was a last resort plan but I couldn’t handle her being away. And I was shocked when Andrew offered to help.Getting the doctor to do what I wanted was easy. He loved Jade even though they haven’t really worked together that much. But he sees how well she relates with everyone. And the guys mostly talk about her when they are checked by him during lessons.We said it was the only way to get her to come back to the house. And he helped us shap
JADEIt felt weird waking up next to Atlas.What was weirder was him not jumping out of the bed like I burned him.Up until he spoke, I still thought I was dreaming. Or possibly hallucinating because he looked entirely too happy to see me there. He didn’t look at me that way. Even in my dreams.Or did the effects of his sickness and probably the drugs they gave him, made him blind and he is assuming I’m Annie?But then he would know her scent. Maybe he has amnesia.I tried to get up. In an attempt to bring an end to this while we were both civil. I didn't want to wait till he lost his cool and went back to being the usual Atlas I was used to.The man simply refused it and insisted on holding me and having a conversation. When I was still having morning breath!He doesn’t realize not everyone is blessed the way he is.When I tried to get up again. He said to stay, in that simple voice of his and I couldn't bring myself to move.I don’t think I would have left that bed, even if I was ti
JADEAnnie stalked towards me, her face twisted in distaste and her anger.Could be the pregnancy hormones or just her usual bitchiness. Either way, I didn’t give a shit. Though seeing her intention, I cocked a brow and crossed my arms over my chest.“I see what you’re thinking of doing.” I said in an almost bored tone. “And forget that child you’re carrying, lay one finger on me and I’ll make you regret it.” She seethed, but heeded to my warning and didn’t try to come any closer.Good for her, really. Because I haven’t sparred since I left the pack and my body has a lot of pent up frustration, mostly thanks to her. That it wants to expel.“What’s going on here?”Atlas’s voice was cool as always and although I couldn’t feel the heat of his gaze anywhere near me. I knew I had already lost him with Annie being here.She ran to him like he was her knight in shining armor and threw herself on him. Holding his hand tight. Her shoulders shake and she lets out a dramatic cry.I held back the
ATLASShit.I couldn’t take my eyes off her.Though I had intentionally frozen myself last night. I wasn’t conscious so I had no idea what Jade had been wearing when she came in. And this morning, I was stuck on her being in bed with me rather than what she was wearing.Earlier when I’d woken up, I caught sight of the glitter on her top. And though it made me curious and I wanted to peep under and see what it was. I told myself to wait until she was awake. And believe me when I say it took a lot of self control to do that.But right now I could see everything. And I meant everything. The flimsy top covered as much as it opened and the skirt wasn't any better.I’m glad I didn't know what she was wearing while I laid beside her. I wouldn’t have been able to get out of bed.I swallowed thickly. My throat bobbed as my eyes trailed over her body again. Slower this time.Fuck. She was hot. And fuck. She looked like everything I never knew I wanted.How had I missed this all these years?All
JADEI instantly knew that something was bad when I heard that sound. But I still held back, hoping I’d made a mistake.Recalling how Atlas had looked last night was what forced me to get up.So, what if he looked fine this morning? He obviously hasn’t fully recovered.I knew how stubborn the man was. He believed himself to be above even nature. He wouldn’t stay in one place if his life depended on it.When I knocked and there was no response on the other side. I got even more scared. But still, I remained positive. The door was probably thick and he couldn’t hear me.I started thinking of how to call the doctor. I rushed into the room, forgetting to worry about him being naked.I made a startled sound when I found him convulsing on the ground.What the fuck was going on?I dropped to my knees, cradling his head in my thighs. I called his name a few times, trying to see if he would wake up but he didn’t. He barely even moved. He was turning blue again.Oh, God. No.I was scared to go
JADEFor the next few hours. I remained in bed with Atlas, waiting for him to wake up. But he never did.He stirred a few times, which made my hope skyrocket. Only to be disappointed when his heavy breathing resumed and he went back to sleep.Sarah found my phone. She said the man from last night had dropped it when I didn’t come back. I felt horrible because I totally forgot about Damien. I needed to find a way to call him and apologize and then thank him for his help.I needed to also call Jaiya. My head was starting to hurt from all these thoughts.When I woke up from one of my multiple short naps, which was what I had been doing for the whole day. I decided to check on the device.The doctor said he should be alright now and not need me to stay glued to his side. I couldn’t bring myself to get off the bed so I just moved a bit and picked my phone up.I had about a hundred missed calls and voicemails. Most of them are from Jaiya. Who had been teasing at first but then after Damien