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.” 

too.”

at the doctor, who was filling in some forms, passing the

as she took it with a

discontent. “I‘m Jackie, and I‘m the doctor who attended to you. The injury you

of wolfsbane

as I looked at

a blood test?” I asked.

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

needed to get out of

need to, the green pus is enough to let us know what it was and we were able to treat you

to the bed. “Please sit down so I can check your vitals.”

The baby... 

to leave.” I

not in any condition to leave the hospital. Besides, the Alpha said

Leo. 

the Alpha of this pack yet, correct?

title down to his son, I assure you Alpha Leo is still very much in charge.” She whispered, glancing furtively towards the door. “Please don‘t say that

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 he‘d just cast it aside too.

it‘s going to be ok. You will be allowed to go soon.” She

when I was scared for my baby‘s life?

quietly. “No, we have treated it. You will soon be back to your normal self.” I nodded hesitantly. I needed to get out of here, and I didn‘t care if

told the Alpha you are awake... I‘m sure he

his property, I will pay for the medical expenses and offer

to take it all out on her, but I

soon.” She replied

and I went

to face to him... Sure

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

Ok, let‘s go. 

my bag one–handed looking for my essentials as I pulled on some black sneakers with my other hand. Looking for my wallet, but I couldn‘t find either my wallet and passport. They weren‘t here.

Fuck. 

come

seductive scent filled my nose. “Why are you always where you shouldn‘t be?” His cold, deep voice came, making my stomach flutter and that familiar pang of pain squeeze around my heart. “Where are my passport and wallet?” I asked

to see him... He had made a mockery of me and left me in pain that night... “Wherever I want them to

to turn around and face him.

had tried to distort the image of how handsome he was, seeing him before me reminded me that he was

mess. He was wearing all black; jeans, a tee, and jacket. Casual but he still oozed

toilet or the entire world, for all I care. I don‘t abide by anyone‘s rules. Give me my passport and wallet, I

He stepped closer, but I stood my ground

His rejection 

thought

me, then you fucking rejected me, and I should just accept it

to unleash

eyes met, and I could hear his heart thudding as he tried to

he want to

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