DerekDays after my encounter with Alisha at the pack clinic, I was seated in my study looking over the report that one of the guards had sent in from the border when there was a knock on the door. Before I even knew what was happening, the door opened and a sweaty guard rushed in. He was panting heavily and I regarded him with curiosity.“Alpha, there’s been an issue at our borders,” the guard breathlessly reported.I stood, report promptly forgotten.“What happened?” The guard looked hesitant and my concern only grew. It had to be something serious if he was looking this bewildered. “Report,” I growled.The guard bowed and began to speak. I listened intently.“Alpha, there was a distress signal at the border. The last patrol team at the western border were under attack.”“Rogues?”The man shook his head.“Not sure, Alpha. But they were clearly targeted for some reason.”I had an idea who it was that was behind the attack.“The Silver Moon Pack…” I snarled, clenching my hands into f
Alisha It was a madhouse, for the first time since I had come here.“Bring more bandages and sterilize the other equipment. I need the sutures ready,” Simon was instructing me and I moved as quickly as I could, weaving through be a occupied by warriors in various states of injury.It was only an hour ago that I was contemplating going inside for a quick nap before dinner and then, all at once, we heard screams of ‘Doctor!’ and ‘We need help!’ among other things. I had been shocked to find the men and women who claimed to be from the patrol team injured.This was the first big test as Simon’s apprentice that I had ever faced and I was so far, doing okay at it.As I was tending to a warrior, applying ointment on the already sterile dressing, I heard footsteps coming from the front of e clinic.I turned my head slightly, a little curious as to who it was.It was the voice of the same guard who had been screaming for help that now spoke to Simon.“Is everything alright, Doctor?”The guard
AlishaI took in a deep breath. Was I really about to do this? Was I really about to tell Simon about my connections with Derek? I had no choice in the matter though. I couldn’t figure out what to do by myself.I opened my mouth, trying to find the right words as I stuttered out, “It’s something I should have told you a long time ago. About the father of my child…” He displayed no emotion as he listened to me. “I know it’s kind of hard to believe but the father of my chld… It… it’s Derek.”“What?” he sounded so shocked, that he stod up from his chair. “You cannot simply be serious… Alpha Derek? You are sure?”I nodded, feeling tears prick my eyes. Quickly I raised my hand up to rub at my eyes, I did not want those tears to fall. I was done crying about my pitiful situation.Simon let out a large breath and i heard him tutting repeatedly “I should have known. I suspected something was up when he came in the other day…”“I didn’t even know he was the Alpha then… I was scared when I saw
DerekI nearly reached for the bottle of whiskey once I entered my study but managed to hold myself back. I couldn’t be like him.I had to face the facts, I thought with a heavy sigh. I sat down at my couch and began to think, clasping my hands in front of me.Seeing her again was like having myself exposed for the world to see. Benjamin must have noticed it and didn’t press anymore than I expected him to. I was certain that even the pack doctor, Doctor Simon, would have noticed it. He was an old man but surely couldn’t be blind to their sort of connection I had with Alisha.She had been skittish and afraid. Just the mere touch of my hand as I tried to help her had made her act like she had an electric shock pass through her. How was I going to be able to reject her when she couldn’t even face me?“Oh goddess, what kind of situation have you put me into?” I murmured, raising my hand to massage my temples. A headache had begun to bloom out of nowhere.I heard the door open.“What’s th
AlishaI woke up earlier this time than usual and began the task of organizing myself for the day. Bringing out a nice blue dress that matched my eyes, I entered the bathroom to shower quickly. The warm water did something nice to calm my body and soothe my muscles. For some reason it became extremely difficult for me to maintain a sleeping position. Maybe I could ask Simon what to do about it?My hand brushed my stomach a couple of times as I washed myself, and I was still as stunned to feel the strangely hard lump on my belly. It was like a small plum shaped thing, growing.I smiled as I finished dressing up and dried my hair with the soft towel. My baby was growing inside of me, and I couldn’t be happier to feel it.Oh goddess, I prayed every morning as I usually did. Let my day be blessed. And protect my unborn child.My task of seeing to the warriors awaited, and I greeted Simon with a smile. He responded my patting me on the back and ruffling my hair. A giggle left my lips as I
AlishaCome on mind! Work fast!“I… I’m under a lot of stress recently,” I breathed out, giving Simon a pleading, wide-eyed look.I couldn’t trust the woman just yet. She may be Derek’s mother but that didn’t mean I could tell her about my pregnancy yet…To my relief, he understood and nodded minutely. Although he didn’t look too happy about it…“Alright then,” Melissa breathed. “I can understand that. Simon mentioned you have being a great help to him for the last month.”I nodded, feeling warmth bloom as the woman gave me a gentle smile. She looked just as caring as Simon…“But I was hoping to get some time to know you. And Derek, you know… he is a busy man but I’m sure he can take some time out to talk with you as well. He is your mate, after all,” she stated.I doubted Derek felt the same way, I wanted to say, but instead kept my mouth shut and nodded. I had to find a way to end this conversation.But she wasn’t finished.“So, I was hoping dear, that you would come to our home. Ma
DerekThe next morning after the report of the patrol members being attacked, I got ready for the day and made my way to the pack clinic. I called a guard to accompany me, as Benjamin had informed me the day before that he wouldn’t be able to come due to his training schedules. He was very dedicated to being an excellent warrior, a trait from him I admired so well.He was the one I would have loved to have by my side, as he was good in spotting details I would have otherwise overlooked. Regardless I understood his duty as a warrior came first before our friendship. Just like my duties as an Alpha.The pack clinic was calmer than it had been the day before and I was glad for it. Some pack members that likely came for their doctor’s appointments saw me and bowed to me in respect and I nodded at them as I passed.Doctor Simon was finishing up with another patient when I reached him. He bowed as he saw me, though I couldn’t help but notice the way he looked so surprised to see me.“Doctor
AlishaSo. That had just happened.I let out a slow exhale as Derek finally let me go and left me standing there by the door of the ward, hidden from the sight of anyone.I didn’t know what to think of everything that he had said but it didn’t really seem threatening to me. Maybe I had been so afraid all for nothing? I shook my head, trying to calm myself down, and entered the wards. The warriors were murmuring amongst themselves and I simply minded my own business.I was too busy thinking about Derek and his mother anyway.About an hour later I found Simon seated behind his desk.“I’m done with the checkup. You can look over the discharge sheets before I send them off,” I offered but he shook his head.“You’re a quick study, dear. No need for me to check. Just drop them at my desk and I’ll hear to them when I do.” I nodded, and hesitated a bit, feeling the need to say something. He noticed. “Is everything alright?”“Um… I think so..?” I tried to gather myself. “I mean, Derek said we