8. A Compromise 

AZURA. 

I awoke to a dull ache in my back, I was in a comfortable bed and I could smell a citrusy fresh scent. I frowned, opening my eyes and looking around what appeared to be a hospital room. The walls were a pale green, with the far wall being covered in forest scenery. 

I was hooked up to some drips. Sitting up, I yanked them off and slid out of the bed. 

Sunlight was streaming through the window that was open a crack, and I could hear the faint sounds of laughter and chatter from outside. I looked down, realising I was wearing a pale green hospital gown. My clothes. Where were they? 

I scanned the room, my heart leaping when I spotted my luggage and coat on the couch in the corner. I rushed over to it, wincing as a pang of pain rushed through my back. 

Oh fuck. 

What time was it? Or worse, what day was it and where was I? Where was my phone? I was about to grab some clothes when one of the two doors leading off the room opened, and a woman in a white coat with her brown hair pulled into a ponytail entered. Her grey eyes were full of concern when she spotted the empty bed, before she turned to me. 

“Oh, you‘re awake. Thank the goddess!” 

She placed the file she was holding down and came over. I stood up from where I was rummaging in my clothes, looking at the woman who was a few inches shorter than me warily. 

“Where am I?” 

“You are at the Sangue Pack, our Alpha Leo found you injured and brought you here. I‘m doctor Demiko.” She explained. Her words made my heart thump violently. 

Leo... 

The Sangue Pack, I almost clutched my stomach in panic He couldn‘t know. I had to keep this a secret. 

“How long was I out?” 

“Just for the night, it‘s not even noon yet.” “I need to make a call, where‘s my phone?” 

“I‘m sorry, there was no phone on you, but you can use mine.” She offered. 

I nodded and she took the sleek black device from the pocket of her white coat. 

Activating No Caller ID, my heart thumping, 1 quickly dialled Mama‘s number. 

“Hello?” 

I let out a silent breath, hearing her voice. “Hey Mama, don‘t kill me, but I lost my phone.” 

“Seriously Azura! We were worried.” 

“I know but you know me and phones.” 

For once I was glad I was a bit of a scatter–brained person with phones, because I was sure if I didn‘t reply straight away, they would have been worried. Mama sighed in relief. 

“Are you in Sweden?” 

“Yes Mama, I‘m just calling from someone‘s phone to let you know. I was so tired after the flight that I just crashed. When I‘m rested and settled in I will call you all, ok?” 

“Ok baby, thank the goddess you are ok. Get some rest.” 

“I love you.” 

you too.”

up and looked at the doctor, who was filling in some forms, passing the phone back to

as she took

She raised her hand in surrender, smiling warmly, clearly sensing my discontent. “I‘m Jackie, and I‘m the doctor who attended to you. The

forms of wolfsbane out there. 1

as I looked

blood test?”

turmoil. I wanted to know if my baby was ok, but

needed to get

is enough to let us know what it was and we were able to treat you quickly.”

the bed. “Please sit down so I

The baby... 

I need to leave.” I

hospital. Besides, the Alpha said you were not to

Leo. 

Alpha of this pack yet, correct?

his son, I assure you Alpha Leo is still very much in charge.” She whispered, glancing furtively towards the door.

see if my baby was ok and I couldn‘t get that done here without Leo‘s knowledge. It still felt weird to think this child was his too... Would he even care? I‘m sure

that path. “Calm down, it‘s going to be ok. You will be allowed to go

down when I was scared for

nodded hesitantly. I needed to get out of here, and I didn‘t care if it was risky, I needed to go to Kia, I needed to make sure my baby was safe. I could fuck up my own life, not this unborn pup‘s. “Ok, so

he will let you go when he

property, I will pay for the medical expenses and offer my gratitude, but I need to leave.” I insisted,

but I needed to get checked and there was

here soon.”

I went over to my bag.

face to him... Sure he had saved me... but...

pulled on some black jeans and a bra, before grabbing the first top I found. Once I had put the tank top on,

Ok, let‘s go. 

pulled on some black sneakers with my other hand. Looking for my wallet, but I couldn‘t find either

Fuck. 

come on!

are you always where you shouldn‘t be?” His cold, deep voice came, making my stomach flutter and that familiar pang of pain squeeze

me in pain that night... “Wherever I want them to be. You‘re in my

myself to turn around

before me reminded me that he was too fucking handsome. Why did the Goddess make these

he didn‘t even realise he had, and his hair was in a tousled sexy mess. He was wearing all black; jeans, a tee, and jacket. Casual but he still oozed power, danger, and dominance. I rolled my eyes, crossed my arms and tried not to show how he consumed me by just being in the same room as

can be the king of the toilet or the entire world, for all I care. I don‘t abide

more. He stepped closer, but I stood my ground as his gaze fell on my neck. “You haven‘t accepted it.”

His rejection 

never thought

for you? You marked me, then you fucking rejected me, and I should just

the rage that was ready to unleash

I could hear his heart thudding as he tried to control whatever he was

want to

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