Chapter 24 – Ready To Go Home

Damien

Several weeks went by with Reign in the hospital, I hardly ever left her side. I showered in her bathroom, ate with her and attended to her every need. She would get frustrated with me, telling me I needed to go and take care of myself and Ayres. I kept assuring her that we were fine and that there was no way that Ayres would agree to leave her side. Her nose was much better, thankfully there was no real damage, it was slightly cracked but it would heal within several weeks. Her leg on the other hand would take about three to six months to heal, that fucker snapped her leg in two and they needed to use a rod and pins to put it back together. She was moved to a private room and was never left unguarded.

The police came to interview her a few days ago, they told her that Luther somehow escaped from jail. She broke down and ended up having a panic attack and was given something to help calm her down. It was eleven pm, I was working on my laptop when she started whimpering, I could feel her start to tense up. I called her nurse to let her know that Reign may need another dose of anti-anxiety medication. I put my laptop away and brought her tighter to my chest to hopefully help keep her calm until the nurse came in. She started wiggling around in my arms, I loosened my grip enough for her to look up at me. Her eyes were still a little swollen shut, she couldn’t see very well.

“Damien.” She sighed. “I’m here little one.” I kissed her forehead. “When can I go home? I don’t want to be here.” She whimpered. “The doctor said a couple of more days to make sure there are no other issues.” “NO, he’s gunna come back for me, he told me he would never let me go, that I’m his.” She said starting to tremble. “Please, Damien, we need to leave. Please.” She begged, as waves of fear and terror flowed through me, these were my little mate's feelings. How could I ignore her pleas? I couldn’t, I needed to talk to her doctor. “Shadow.” I called “Yeah boss.” He said emerging from a shadowed corner. I’m sure that Spyder and Spencer were somewhere hiding in a dark corner, watching. “I need you to sit with Reign.” “No Damien, please don’t leave me.” She whispered. I hated that she is so scared. I know she is strong, but she doesn’t realize that she helped save herself, but I also understand that she’s traumatized. It will take some time for her to get back to herself. “I will be right outside, if you want to go home, I need to talk to the doctor. I will be right back. Shadow will sit with you until I get back and your other two shadows are here somewhere.” I assured her as we heard light chuckling from them. “Besides I thought Shadow was your favorite next to me?” I asked her giving her side eye. He’s the only male I trust with my mate. He’s been with her since we took over her security.

“Sh-Shadow.” She looked around and extending her hand looking for him. He took her hand. “I’m right here squirt.” I let my grip on her go, and she laid her head on Shadow’s shoulder. Ayres was bitching at me for allowing Shadow to be near our mate like that. I ignored him and blocked him; this was all about our mate's safety. She leaned her head on Shadow’s shoulder, he turned the tv on and they watched episodes of I Love Lucy, it is one of her all-time favorite shows. They were watching the episode where Lucy and Ethel are working in the chocolate factory. Once I knew that she was calm, I went to talk to the doctor. She wanted to get outta here, she’s scared that Luther would come back and try to take her again. Deep down inside, I knew he was going to come after her again. I was gone for about an hour, when I came back in, they were still watching I Love Lucy. Shadow leans her forward and I took his place.

“Is the doctor gonna let me leave?” She asked leaning her head into my chest. I was quiet for a couple of seconds. “He will release you, but he wants to do more x-rays, an MRI, CT and blood work to make sure there are no other unseen injuries or infection.” I explained. “And they will need to show us how to empty your drain and you will need to see the pack doctor as soon as we get home.” I told her as I rubbed circles on her arm with my fingertips. It still amazes me how just one touch from me can calm all her fears and make her feel safe in my arms. “I already texted the gang and told them to make sure everything is ready to go. Moses has the plane on standby. Jaz is on her way to help get you cleaned up and changed.” She sighed softly. “What’s the matter squirt?” She looked up at me and I smiled. “Really? Squirt?” She asked. “What? You don’t like it? Shadow and Moses call you that, but I can’t.” I asked with a pouty face. She giggled at me and nodded no. Oh, how this woman has changed my life in only a handful of days. I have no idea what our future may hold but I know that I want to be with her.

Reign

A smiling young lady came bouncing in the room. “Hi, my name is Katie, I’ll be taking you for your x-rays, CT and MRI.” She said bring in a wheelchair. Damien got up and helped me up and got me into the wheelchair. “Everything should take a couple of hours; the doctor is going to do his best to put a rush order on everything.” She smiled widely at Damien with hearts in her eyes. “Is she for real? Is she really flirting with my mate I front of me? Oh, hell no, she is not.” I grumbled lowly, Damien looked at me and smiled. “I will be going with her.” He told her. “Uuhhhmm, no sir, I’m sorry but…” she started. “NO BUTS, she was almost abducted so there is no way she is leaving this room without me, Shadow and her guard dogs.” He sternly stated. “Sir, I’m sorry but it’s hospital policy.” She frowned. “Well, I suggest you speak to her doctor. She is not leaving this room without us. Her safety is of the utmost importance.” He said towering over her making her jump back a little. “Let me go get him for you.” She said and scurried away.

“Damien that was uncalled for. You and Ayres need to calm down, she’s only doing her job.” I scolded him but before I could respond a doctor walked into my room. “Mr. Hunt, I’m Dr. Jacob Green, director of the hospital, please allow me to apologize, there was a miscommunication. You and Mr. Shadow, along with her guard dogs, have been granted access to wherever Ms. Rose needs to go.” Dr. Green stated. “Yes, thank you Dr. Green. I…we appreciate all that you have done.” Damien said shaking Dr. Green’s hand. “Yes, well, my daughter is a huge fan and told me that I had to make sure she was well taken care of.” He chuckled. “She was at the show and has been very worried about Ms. Rose.” He stated. “Awe, please tell her that I am doing fine and thank you for her concern.” I softly told him. He nodded, opened the door and led us to the radiology department. They were already waiting for me; the tests and scans took about three hours. The doctor wanted to be very careful and thorough before letting me leave. Dr. Green and my attending doctor were there as the tests were being done along with the radiologists who reviewed the results with them.

There was a knock on my room door, Shadow walked over to open it and in came a bouncing Jazlyn. “Okay, c’mon, let’s get you cleaned up, so we get the rock outta here!” She chirped helping me out of bed and to the bathroom. “This is gunna suck!” I groaned. “Looks like I’m gonna to be stuck in this wheelchair until my leg heals.” I pouted. “Quit complaining.” Jaz snickered pushing me into the bathroom. She closed the door and helped me to the bathchair that was in the shower. It felt good to have clean hair and body, I hadn’t had a good shower since the attack almost three weeks ago. The nurses would come in and sponge me down but that was never good enough. “Jaz, you’re a lifesaver.” I told her as she helped me dry off. “Thank you for helping me.” I smiled at her, and she squeezed my shoulder. “Did you bring my favorite pants, shirt and fuzzy slippers?” “Well, duh, of course I did.” She said pulling them outta a duffel bag. “No need to thank me, we’re family now, we have always been family. You, me and Ryott are going to drive our mates crazy.” She laughed wiggling her brows. “I heard that Jazlyn, don’t think that you’re going to go dragging my sweet babygirl into your hi-jinks.” Damien scolded through the door.

Jaz opened the door to Damien with his arms crossed over his chest. “Your sweet babygirl, huh?” She said looking at me with a shit eating smile. “Your sweet babygirl doesn’t need any help getting into or causing hi-jinks.” I nudged her. “Don’t tell all my secrets.” I told her with a wink. “Did I just wink or maybe it was just an eye twitch.” I wondered out loud, I couldn’t tell. Both Jaz and Damien chuckled. “Your eye did twitch a little.” Damien said as I felt his warm breath near my face. “There are no secrets between mates.” He whispered as he lightly brushed a kiss across my lips. A shiver went down my spine and a low whimper escaped my lips. “When you’re healed, you, me, our private island and our bed.” He kissed the crook of my neck, smiled and made his way out to talk to the doctor. Jaz was laughing at me in the corner. “Shut up! Jaz.” I grumbled. Just having him near put my body in overdrive. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath to calm myself.

Damien was making arrangements with the hospital for me to leave. There is one thing that no one seems to be thinking about. I cleared my throat to get Damien’s attention. “Damien.” I squeaked out. Damn, he was by my side in one step. “Yes, babygirl.” He said as caressing my cheek. “Are you in any pain?” He fussed. “No nothing like that.” I assured him. “What about the media? I know that they are waiting to try and get pictures of me.” I said hiding my face in my hands. I was not one to really care about looks but this is different, my face is bruised and swollen, no one wants to be seen like this, in their most vulnerable moment. “We will be going out through the garage.” Shadow started. “That won’t work.” Jaz said. “They are all over the place, I promise you, someone is waiting for a photo ambush. She’s right, they always end up in places you wouldn’t think of.” I said softly. It’s hard to talk, the swelling makes it hard to speak, so speaking in a low tone was the best for me. “We have this place on complete lockdown, there’s no way they will get through.” Damien scoffed. Jaz scowled at him, and I heard a slap. “Dammitt, Jaz! What the hell was that for?” He rubbed his head. “Did you just really just say that?” She yelled. “You’re supposed to be her mate, the one to protect her, do you really want strangers seeing her like this? After everything that has happened to her, you’re going to chance those vultures taking her picture and plastering it all over every magazine cover?! Mom would be so disappointed in you!” Jaz said walking over to me and hugging me.

I put my hand on Jazlyn’s and patted lightly. I whispered, “Please calm down. Don’t be mad at him.” I said looking over at Damien. “Of course, I would never do anything to hurt her!” He said softly walking over to me. “I’m sorry, I wasn’t thinking.” He said leaning his forehead against mine. “Well brother dear, what’s the plan now that you know?” Jaz smugly asked, she was really pissed at him. I’ll let her torture him for me. I don’t feel like doing it. Haha.