Chapter 9

*******Leoni's POV*******

I felt beyond drowsy when I woke up this morning. I was in yet another hospital bed again but the only difference this time was that firstly, I was in wolf form which meant that I had to shift back and secondly, the room was empty. No father, no mother, no Carter, no doctor.

Just me.

I failed.

I knew that I didn't make it over the line.

I can smell the scents of my pack all over this room. That was my only chance to escape and my body had to just go and give up on me.

I have this ugly little tube inserted into my stomach and it's making me feel sick to look at. I hope that my father isn't too angry with me or even Carter for that matter. He will surely kill me after what I've done.

I slide on a nearby hospital gown since I'm fully naked right now and I don't really feel at all comfortable.

I hear the door handle twist and I cower back further into the hospital bed instantly.

I glance up as I hear the door shut only to find James standing in front of me.

I hear him sigh and I swear he looks really concerned about me.

"W-where is everyone?" I ask him and he looks away from me sadly.

"They didn't want to stay... I got told to stay here with you... I've to mind link your father to let him know that your awake now." He tells me and my heart breaks a little. Nobody wanted to stay? Not even my mother? Nobody?

Wow. They hate me now. The pack hates me.

"I'm sorry... for whatever your going through..." James states next, completely shocking me. He's sorry for what I'm going through? Nobody has said that to me.

I nod at him slightly, unable to speak and I watch him exit the room silently.

My father is on his way here. What's the worst that can happen I guess?

"Leoni dear I'm going to remove your tubes but you must promise me that you will eat something... you are falling under weight extremely fast!" The doctor enters the room now and tells me sternly.

James must have told him that I had woke up.

I nod slightly and watch as he carefully removes my tubes and fixes me. I don't care what they say. I won't eat. I won't stuff my face just so that everyone can mock me and call me fat.

I won't torture myself.

I hate attention and I definitely don't want Carter calling me fat for the rest of my life, it just hurts too bad. Like I said, I hate any kind of attention and I don't want people to notice me because I'm fat.

The doctor takes about twenty minutes sorting out my stomach with the help of the nurse before he eventually finishes up.

"Your as good as new... your father is waiting outside for you so I'll just go and fetch him." The Doctor states making me shiver.

He's here.

I just hope they don't hurt me. I didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings or hurt this pack. I was just scared.

The door swings open moments after the doctor leaves and it goes smashing right into the wall behind it, causing it to dent.

"Father I-I'm sorry." I stutter out, as I watch him rush towards me looking as angry as ever.

His eyes are completely switched which means his wolf is in full control of him right now due to rage.

I cast a plea for help at my mother who was standing aside, hoping she could say something. But she just bowed her head and stood behind my father without saying a word. I shouldn't have hoped on her, she never dared to disobey my dad.

I turned to look at James. Although his father was authoritarian, he could still listen to James ' advice occasionally.

"Alpha, maybe something has been bothering her?" James tries to suggests.

"I can't have her continuing this nonsense when she has a wedding in less than two weeks!" Dad says sternly.

He breathes deeply from pure and utter rage when suddenly he slaps my wounded cheek roughly with his free hand making me hiss out in both shock and pain. My eyes well up with tears but I hold them back. All I ever do is cry!

“You were caught with Adam in your room. You can't cheat on your own mate and throw him under the bus! Enough! Stop being so selfish whore!" My father bellows in his Alpha tone and I immediately bow my head at him as a sign of submission.

I feel my cheek start to sizzle and nip as the reality sinks in.

Wow.

"D-Dad..." I stutter out feeling my eyes water from the shock as I grip my pained cheek.
Mum looked at dad in shock. James was stunned, not daring to say another word.

I know no one will help me anymore. And the only person who knew the truth has been banished.

“James , as long as the doctor’s permission is obtained, take her to room for confinement. That is where she will remain until her wedding day! " My father says coldly

"Alpha... Sir... are you sure?" I hear James ask in complete and utter disbelief as I just sit there and begin to cry violently.

"Take her now!" He barks and I flinch at his volume. The venom lacing his words is unbearable. Each word he shouts out stings my heart.

Father rises from his seat and exits the room. James went to the doctor of course and I am left here alone.

Always left alone.

My own father just slapped me. My mate hates me.

Moon Goddess what am I suppose to do?