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Julia POV “What’s happening?” I cried out demanding to know what was wrong. All I got was being pushed out of the room by the nurse, with a growl. “Did you just growl at me?!?” I shouted slapping my hand on the door when it was shut in my face. Elizabeth came up to me, “What happened?” she asked gently. “I marked him, like you told me to. I waited a moment and then the machines went crazy,” I said as tears of frustration filled my eyes. “I am sure he is fine,” Elizabeth said, before I continued, “And then that nurse growled at me!” I declared still pissed off and confused by that. “Who growled at you?” Carter asked cautiously. I realized I was being childish, but I was distraught. “A nurse who pushed me from the room,” I said before looking at the closed door. “Nobody shuts a mate out of the room,” Elizabeth said as she stepped around me. “It is alright; I just want them to help him,” I said as Elizabeth wa
Eric POV I kept seeing flits of a movie in front of my eyes. Julia, my mate, my future. Louise, threatening me with taking my pup from me. Wait. Was Louise pregnant? I needed to find out and ensure the pup was not mine. Julia was my mate. I would not give her up. I could not give her up. I felt myself starting to wake up and moved my arm expecting to find Julia lying beside me. But all I felt were cold sheets. I slowly opened my eyes, looking around the room. It was empty. When I had fallen asleep, she was in my arms. Where would she have gone? I started to move, when the machine beside me started to go off. I looked down and saw that I was attached to machines. I moved to pull the IV from my arm, when the doctor rushed in. “Do not do that, Prince Eric. You need the medication inside that bag!” he declared.I slowed my movements, “Where is Julia?” I demanded of the doctor. He looked at me, distracted as he moved to ensure I had not
Eric POV I had been trying to connect with Elizabeth through our mind-link, but she had cut me off. I had also tried to connect with Julia, but not having marked her, that was impossible, as well. I was laying in this bed, in frustration as Julia was Goddess knew where. I tried to get up, but putting any weight on my leg was impossible. Fortunately, I picked myself up off the floor before anyone saw my attempt at walking. I was about to call the nurse to get me a wheelchair, when the door slowly pushed open. Elizabeth and Julia walked in. Julia was not making eye contact with me, which confused me. Elizabeth came forward, giving me a hug, “Good to see you are on the mend,” she said with a smirk. I nodded to her, more focused on my mate. “Well, I can see you are a chatty Cathy this morning. I will take my leave,” Elizabeth said as she walked past Julia giving her a little nudge towards me. As the door closed, I simply stare
Julia POV I laid with Eric, as we chatted about my upbringing. Had my mother given any indication who my father was? How I could contact him … anything? But the answer was always no. I am sure my mother had her reasons, but given the dynamic change to my world, a heads up would have been nice. I watched Eric struggle to get out of bed. It was time for him to be released. Although his leg continued to be an issue, he had been getting up, doing some physio and then getting back into bed exhausted for the past two days. I had reminded him I needed to get back to my life; I had jobs to get back to. “Julia, it is not safe for you to return to the city. We need to know what we are dealing with,” he said, distracted by the pain in his leg. I could see sweat on his brow, as he stood and was moving towards the washroom. I wanted to help him, but I did not know how. He took his clothes and shut the washroom
Julia POV “What does that mean – a target on my back?” I asked, confused by the comment. Eric looked to Carter, before looking at me. “There is something I have not had a chance to tell you,” Eric said, before looking away from me. “What?” I demanded, feeling a wave of nerves roll over me. Eric looked back at me, “The men who are after you are rogues,” Eric said looking back up at me. “What are rogues?” I asked, not clear what the issue was. Eric leans forward, “The wolves that attacked us the other night, were rogues. They are wolves who were banished from their own Packs, or they chose to leave their Packs,” he added. “Why would they be banished?” I questioned. “There are a variety of reasons for a rogue to be banished from a Pack; the bigger concern is why they are after you,” Carter stated. I looked to all of them, “I feel like there is so much to learn,” I shared with them, feeling overwhelmed at everything that was com
Eric POV I watched the smile take over Julia’s face as Cami threw herself in her arms. I stood behind Julia, bracing her so she would not be toppled over. I knew this would cheer her up before we had to figure out more about her identity. Julia and Cami were both crying tears of happiness, as Julia stepped back, placing her hands on Cami’s cheeks, “How are you here?” Julia asked. “This amazing man brought me here to visit you,” Cami said to Julia. Julia looked behind her, to Jackson, and smiled as she turned her stare back to Cami. “Thank you, Jackson,” Julia offered. She turned to look at me, but I have her a subtle head shake no. She could not speak to Cami about being a wolf. Jackson had not spoken with her about everything, and until then it had to be kept a secret. “How are you?” Julia said as they walked back to the sitting room. They continued to the sitting area, while I stayed back to speak with Jackson. “When wi
Cami POV I took a deep breath, hoping I was showing more confidence than I felt. I knew werewolves did not typically jive with witches, and the thoughts of a rejection from Jackson was weighing on me. I had been reluctant to show my cards so early, but I had no choice. It was time to come clean. As everyone sat around me, I noticed Jackson stood further away from me than he had since we had first met. The moment he touched me in the hospital, I had known he was my fated mate. I felt the sparks between us. Unlike wolves, we do not scent them, but we can tell by touch. It is more intense for us than a wolf will experience. I sat back in my seat, tucking my legs under me. Julia sat beside Eric. I noticed he sat closer to me than her, again wanting to protect her from me. I would never hurt her. I had been sworn to protect her. “Well?” Jackson asked coldly. I felt a twinge in my heart, but I had to get past it. I was a s
Julia POV I sat there in shock. “What just happened?” I asked. Eric stood up while Jackson moved forward trying to grab Cami before she vanished into thin air. “Fuck,” Jackson muttered as he swung his arms through where Cami had been standing. “For one, Jackson is going to have his hands full with his mate,” Eric said with a chuckle. Jackson turned and glared at Eric. “You know we cannot accept one another,” he muttered as Eric stood there in front of his friend. “I know nothing of the sort,” he replied as Jackson looked away. “You know Elizabeth has brought in witches before to help with Pack issues. She trusts them, and she would not condone turning your back on a fated mate who is a witch,” Eric stated to Jackson. Jackson looked back at him, “After everything we have been taught, how do I reconcile what I have learned with what my heart wants?” he asked Eric. Eric put his hand on Jackson’s shoulder. “Just do not give u