Chapter 31

**Marilyn**

When we collided we both went for each others throat. Lucky for me my size gave me an advantage and I was quicker.
We landed on the ground, him on top and me covered in blood. The metallic taste and the sound of cracking bone as I ripped out his throat would haunt me forever. I never killed if I could avoid it. It was not something I enjoyed.
He laid there lifeless and I realized that it was truly over. My uncle was dead. I was free. I could finally live in peace. It felt surreal not having to fear him coming after me and lurking around every corner. I had my life back. My thoughts immediately shifted to Daniel. I had to see him. I had to know he was okay. Despite everything I knew that without him life wouldn't be worth living. I needed him more than anything. When I thought of the pain he was in and how my uncle had caused it I was glad it was me that killed him.
I ran as fast as I could, faster than I ever ran before to get to the pack house. I ignored the looks that people were giving me and continued searching for my mate. Despite the mix of so many scents and blood I could still smell him. I could practically feel him as I got closer to his room. I threw the door open and almost collapsed.
"Daniel!" I screamed. There was blood, so much blood. He was hooked to all types of machines as doctors and nurses tried to perform surgery.
"Mam you can't be in here," a nurse said trying to guide me away. The tears were pouring down and I was hysterical. I ran to him. I heard the doctors say something about calling security but I couldn't hear clearly. I was holding his hand and it felt cold. I started begging and pleading with him not to leave me, telling him I would do anything if he would just stay with me.
The next thing I knew I was being ripped away by two strong arms.
"No! No! Leave me alone! He needs me!" I screamed and kicked. I didn't care who it was, all I knew was they weren't Daniel. I only wanted be in his arms, no one else's.
"Marilyn calm down," I knew then it was Alpha Rick. He sat me down a sofa and did something I wouldn't imagine him doing. He embraced me. It wasn't the same but I needed a hug right then.
"But he could be-" I couldn't finish my statement from sobbing.
"No. He going to be fine. He's going to pull through." Despite how strong and determined his voice sounded I could here the worry underneath it all. After all Daniel is his friend, his Gamma.
"Is the war over?" I asked softly. I really hoped it was. I didn't want anyone else to get hurt. We already suffered enough.
"Yeah it's over," he said not looking at me. I could tell he was tried and the war had really taken it's toll on him. I wondered how Alpha Marcus was doing. He wasn't my alpha anymore but I still respected and cared for him.
"I'm going to go tie up some loose ends. You going to be okay?"
"Yeah I'll be fine. Thank you."
He nodded and left. I convinced my wolf not to go back in there and let the doctors do their job. They were trying to save him and me being in the way wasn't helping.
Times seemed to pass by slowly. I was glued to the spot. I refused to leave until someone told me the status of my mate, the love of my life. I couldn't help but replay every moment I spent with him. From the time he burst through that door until now.
I realized that we had been through so much together. I thought of how patient he had been with me in the beginning when I was being reluctant. How he took me on our first date as I slowly began to fall in love with him. How he taught me strength came from within. How we mated and he made me feel more alive than I have ever felt. How he put up with me even when I was being a bitch. How he protected me with his life when I was too weak to fight. This was what true love was. It was something I never felt until I met him. I would give my life for him and he would do the same.
I silently prayed to the Moon Goddess not to take him from me. It was too soon. Right at the moment the door opened and the doctor came through.
"Ms. your mate is-"