Chapter six

I lay still, listening to the voices surrounding me, the beep of the machines, the sound of doctors and visitors. Just as I was about to drift off, a new voice entered the room. “Everyone out,” he ordered with his firm and authoritative tone.

I recognized the voice, and my heart skipped a beat. Ashton, what is he doing here? My mind started racing and wondering what Ashton was upto and I also thought about all the things the nurses said and how they claimed he looked at me.

As the room cleared, Ashton sat beside me, took my hands in his, he rubbed it slowly, his warm touch was so comforting. I felt a sense of calm wash over me. “I hope you get better soon, can’t wait to see you open your eyes.” I heard him mumbling.

Confusion grew in me as I began to wonder why he cared so much about me, so I opened my eyes to look at him.

He was taken aback but a smile spread across his face. “Eva, you’re awake,” he said with his voice filled with shock and relief.

I tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over me. Ashton helped me, supporting my back as I sat up.

“What happened? How did you end up here? He asked with his eyes scanning my face, Asif there was an answer there.

I took a deep breath, trying To process all that happened. “I can’t believe Rebecca could be so heartless and do this to her packs, I trusted her and took her as my family.” I could feel the pain in my heart as I thought of the betrayal. “She conspired with Jerome the rogue and betrayed me, they tried to kill me and took over the pack.” I said with my voice shaking with anger and frustration.

Ashton's expression darkened, as his face furrowed with anger, he patted me on the back and said to me softly, “ it’s ok, Eva. You’re safe now, no one will hurt you here” his words were comforting and soothing.

I nodded in agreement but then curiousiety gripped me as I asked, “how did you know me so well?”

Ashton chuckled and said “I’ve known your pack for a while now, and I’ve been receiving all your letters and also following up with all the events going on, does that answer your questions?”

I smiled nodding my head in agreement. I remembered writing those letters, but I wasn't expecting him to get all the details about me so quickly.

Ashton and I engaged in a lengthy and enlightening conversation, delving into the recent incidents, the pack's activist movements, and the weighty responsibilities of being an Alpha. The discussion flowed effortlessly, and I felt an unexpected sense of comfort and familiarity with him. If anyone had witnessed our interaction, they would have assumed we'd known each other for years, not just a short while.

Ashton took my hands, his touch warm and reassuring. He cleared his throat, his expression softening. “You need to eat and rest,” he said with a low and gentle voice. With a nod, he summoned one of the nurses. "Could you please bring her something to eat?" he requested, his tone firm but polite.

“Thank you Ashton.” I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

He smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “Anytime, Eva,” he replied. “Just eat when the food arrives and make sure you get enough rest, so you can get better, okay?”

I nodded, smiling at him with gratitude. “Thank you Ashton. I really appreciate it.”

Ashton stood up adjusting his suit. He reached for the hospital door, his hand grasping the handle. “I need to attend to something so important, if you need anything, just inform the nurses, they’ll contact me immediately.”

With that, he turned to leave, his eyes locking onto mine for a brief moment before he disappeared out the door. I watched him go, feeling a sense of wonder at the way he seemed to care for me.

The nurses soon arrived with a tray of steaming hot food, accompanied with some medications, they placed the tray down in front of me. “Time to eat and take your meds, Eva.” One of them said, with a voice gentle and soothing.

“Thank you,” I replied, struggling to sit-up in bed. The nurses helped me adjust my pillow and settle to eat. “Just ring this bell in case you need anything.” One of them said, placing a bell beside my bed. “And don’t forget to rest afterwards.” Another said with a smile. With that they left me to enjoy my meal.

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The rest of the week passed in a whirlwind, with me undergoing treatment from Doctors and also recovering from my injuries. I was fully recovered and Itching to get back to my routine. I decided to head to the training field. The fresh air and physical activity would be just what I needed to blow off some steam and shake off the lingering of laziness.

As I trained I overheard some maid’s gossiping in a hush tone. Their conversation caught my attention and I listened intently.

“I was passing through the borders of the Blue Moon pack, and I heard so much wailing and despise,” one of the maids said, her voice laced with sadness.

“Ever Since the Rogues attacked the pack, the pack members have been reduced to slavery, I even heard that they sold some of the members out to other packs as slaves.” Another maid replied.

A wave of anger washed over me, I felt my face heated up. How dare they? Rebecca and Jerome's leadership has destroyed the pack, I thought to myself. At that moment I knew I had to do something about the situation as soon as possible. Because I can’t let them destroy my pack.

I left the field with so much determination on finding how to restore my pack to its former Glory and bring down Rebecca and Jerome. So many questions swirled in my head, where do I start from? Can I do this alone? Who could I trust? What tactics can I employ to take these two down. I was ready to do whatever it took to save my pack.