Chapter 189: Recovering
Chapter 189: Recovering
Elena
Even though the world around me had started to go back to normal better than normal, there were still worries at the back of my mind and it has always been there. A buzz of reminder that the world wasn't as beautiful and lively as I wanted it to be. No matter how much I willed it.
After the conversation with Jasper, it hit me. Even the distraction of his and Doris's love life couldn't get me out of my own thoughts anymore.
Matthew is coming and I knew he would. There wasn't a way that he wasn't going to come. He needed me dead in order to fully take over the pack and not have anyone question him. Those that had come with us were still agitated but they were beginning to feel more comfortable. I think that has to do with Jack and Alisha, they had entered that side of town multiple times a week, almost every day actually to talk with them, know their names, and get to know them.
I had heard some of the members talking about how nice they were compared to some of the other wolves in Bernard's Pack and how they thought that they would grow used to it here if everyone were like Jack and Alisha. It was definitely a point to bring up to Bernard that my Pack wasn't here to harm anyone, they had just wanted out of the tyranny that was Richard. Now that he was gone, they were free but they couldn't go back home not with Matthew taking over like he did. The ones that had stayed back did so out of the sheer disapproval of leaving their homes behind and living with another Pack.
I knew how they felt, it was heartbreaking to leave one's home behind. Though I had hoped that they would come to terms with it and make the best out of the situation, I wasn't sure that it would actually work.
"What are you thinking about?" Liam asked as he entered my room. His eyes were buried in a chat and barely even looked up.
"Oh, nothing really. I was just thinking of my Pack and how unhappy they were. I wish they could go back home and see their families but with Matthew out there, it's impossible. I am sure he has taken over a majority of the support of those still remaining in the Pack."
"That's true, however, we didn't find anything on Matthew when Bernard went in search of him. I have gotten reports that Matthew is leading the Pack now. But you don't have to worry about that." He waved off.
"It will only be over once he is gone."
"But if he is gone, who then will lead the Pack? I am here with the Crescent Wolf Pack and they don't want to leave their home."
Not that I can blame them, they just want peace on their lands but each Alpha recently has made that impossible. Liam leaned against the wall nearest to me and stared at the ground. His arms folded with the clipboard dangling from his hand.
"Huh…. that is a difficult question. You don't have any relatives that might hold some sort of claim to the title?"
At first, I was going to shake my head but I thought about it. Did I have any relatives? I couldn't remember, to be honest, a lot had gone on in the few years I remembered before getting cast out. I remembered playing with some kids in the front yard of our house. I don't think they were just friends, at least I can't remember them being.
"I am not sure, I could have one or two cousins out there. If Richard didn't kill them when he was wiping out my family tree."
"If you aren't even sure then there is quite a possibility that they are still alive."
"The problem is that I can't remember them or even their names or if they were actually my cousins. I just remembered playing with them as a kid. They could have easily been my friends, not family. I just don't remember having anyone over there except them." He nodded and shrugged.
"I mean, it doesn't hurt to look into now, you know?"
He is right and everything he said was true. What would it hurt to dig into my family tree and see if I really did have a cousin that was alive. They should have been someone in my bloodline to be considered as the Alpha. But if they rejected the offer, then we would be screwed and I would have to either combine both Packs and force them out of their homes or go back there and rule while Bernard is here.
But the idea of being separated from my mate for even a day was unsettling. We had just come to terms with our past argument and had put it all behind us. I don't think I could handle him being away from me for so long.
"Thinking about me?" My husband popped out of nowhere, a squeak escaping my lips as I jumped. It caused a pang in my neck from the wound and I grimaced.
"Gush, I am sorry."
"Stop making my patient worse." Liam sighed.
"You are going to make it take longer for her to get better, not the other way around."
"Hey, I am here to kiss her all better right now." Bernard raised his brow at me, grinning.
Of course, he had to make a joke about it. I bury my face in my interlocked hand and hide the blush that burned my cheeks. I enjoyed our time together lately, even if I was stuck in this bed recovering. The sight of Bernard always made the worry and depression go away and even the thoughts about Matthew. I always felt safe when he appeared, his eyes were always on me, watching me and caring for me. He never allowed me to feel that he was distant, he kept himself constantly where I could see him, and it was reassuring.
"Are you okay?" Bernard sat on the edge of the bed and kissed my forehead before pushing some stray locks away from my face.
"Yes, I am fine. I am not in much pain anymore." I muster up enough strength to smile. Yes, I can rely on him and not worry about my family or the Pack right now. He is what is important.
"Are you worried about Matthew?"
He always knew exactly what I was thinking. He had an uncanny ability with that, it made me love him even more if that was all possible which I wasn't sure it was.
"I am always worried about him." I tried to make it a joke and laugh it off but Bernard's intense gaze saw right through me.
"It will be okay," he grabbed my hands and squeezed.
"I won't let him harm you or anyone else. I will find him before he ever gets close to you, he is bound to make a mistake."
"Thank you,"
Even his just saying that has me at ease. Even though I know it won't be that simple, it is reassuring to hear. Matthew is strong and very cunning.
"I love you, Elena," he leaned forward and kissed me. I fell into the feeling, allowing it to swarm all over my body, mumbling the pain and easing the aches in my limbs and even my mind was at ease now.
Liam's phone rang and he quickly retrieved it, stepping to the side to answer. As my husband pulled away, I looked up at Liam to witness the blood drain from his face.
"Okay," he clicked the button to hang up before spinning around.
"Bernard, I don't think you have to wait anymore."
Bernard twisted to look up at him, his brow furrowed and even my heart was in my throat, understanding had washed over me. I knew exactly what Liam was going to say before the words ever left his lips. I reached for Bernard's arm, fear choking me and closing off access to any air. My mind was hazy and my mouth opened, trying to gasp for air that wouldn't come. I had to try, I needed to warn Bernard.
Even as I was worried, Liam spoke the words that shook my entire world and shattered it once again into a million pieces. When will we ever find peace?
"Matthew has been spotted, he attacked one of the western station's warriors and two were dead, one wounded. It looks like he has gotten into the pack, they have found a few more dead halfway between here and the station."
No, Liam, don't say it, don't say those words, I can't handle it but he continues instead.
"It looks like he is on his way here, Bernard. He is coming for Elena." Fear overwhelmed me.
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