The Alpha Of The Shadow Pack And His Mute Luna (by Beatrice Putnam) novel Chapter 81

Chapter 81

Vanessa POV

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After we got up and got dressed, we went to breakfast. We ate in a comfortable silence. He kissed me and left. Then Stacey came in. We finished breakfast, then went to visit the warriors in the hospital. We were in the car when Stacey’s eyes went bright white. She was getting a mind–link.

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That was Alfred checking on you.”

He was always checking on me. I was glad that he thought of me when he was not around me. When we arrived at the hospital, the walls were lined with people. I went and put on a pair of scrubs. I could help tend to the wounded. I helped the nurses bandage and give drinks and food to the wounded. They all knew I was the luna, but I was going to help in any way I could. Several of them told me that this kind of work was beneath me. But I just responded with the rest now, so you can heal.

w so you can heal.

Several warriors were released. Which made me happy. The more severely wounded would have to stay there until they had healed. I saw their mates and family by their bedside. I went from room to room checking on the injured. Then there was a door at the end of the hall. Above it was a sign that read ‘Prison Ward.‘ I stayed away from that door. That meant the enemy warriors were there. I was not going to go anywhere near them. They had nurses taking care of them. I had finished giving the last patient a drink when I caught the scent of Alfred. His scent was very comforting.

He walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around me. He pulled me against him.

There you are.”

“Little one, have you been here all day?”

Yes”

Time for you to come home.”

I was not ready to go home. But he picked me up and carried me to the door of the hospital and got into a waiting car. We drove home. I was still sitting on his lap. When we reached the front door of the house, someone opened the door. I tried to scoot off Alfred’s lap, and he would not let me. He scooted out of the car with me on his lap. He then stood

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up with me in his arms. His strength still surprises me. He could always pick me up and move around like I weighed nothing. He carried me into the house and took me to the dining hall. The food was already on the table, and there were warriors eating.

I remembered some of them from the hospital. They look better now than they did that morning. They were eating. Everyone stopped and then got up. They waited until Alfred sat down with me on his lap before they sat back down. We ate dinner and then Alfred took me to our room. Suitcases were on the bed, and they were packed. We are going away for a while. That would be the only reason why they are there.

Vanessa, we are going away in the morning.”

“Where are we going?”

“That is a surprise.”

I knew he had a secret place he wanted to go to, and I felt grateful for the chance to get away. I have been here a little over a month, and already there has been attack after attack. All in the short time I have been here. Thinking about it, guilt crept in. Am I really worth all this trouble? Anxiety and self–doubt began to replace my earlier gratitude, and I felt uncertain.

My sweet little one.”

You are worth all this trouble and more.”

I keep forgetting that he can read my mind. But that is OK. At least I did not have to hide my emotions from him, which was nice. He could read my thoughts and help me through whatever I was going through. I went and changed into some pajamas. Tonight I chose a long–sleeved nightgown. I felt like I needed the comfort that it brought. It was long and warm. I didn’t know why I needed to feel that. It has been a long couple of days. I climbed into bed. Alfred was already in bed, waiting. He gently patted the space next to him. I scooted towards him and lay down next to him.

I placed my head on his chest. Listening to his heart beat was comforting. It was steady and strong. He held me as I fell asleep. I woke up sometime in the middle of the night. Alfred was not there. I didn’t even bother to look for him. I was warm and relaxed. I could hear someone screaming. It scared me. I did not get out of bed. Instead, I stayed in bed. I had no desire to get myself into trouble again. I covered my ears and waited for Alfred to come back. It felt like hours before he returned. I must have dozed off because Alfred was

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waking me up.

“I’m here, baby, I had patrol to do and rogues attacked.”

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He pulled me close. He was wet, I was assuming from taking a shower. He got back into bed. He pulled me close, then started to stroke my hair. It was comforting. I needed it. All that screaming upset me. I knew it was just fighting. I also knew that it was necessary. You can not fight and not scream. That is just part of it. Tomorrow we are going away. I was excited and scared at the same time. We will be away from the packs. I had all these what–if questions running through my mind. But I’m sure that Alfred has security measures in place to protect us. He seemed to have that sort of thing figured out. I knew we would be OK.

I knew all this, but I was still apprehensive about leaving. Why am I feeling this way? I don’t understand. I’m so confused. I fell into a fitful sleep. I tossed and turned and woke up even more exhausted than when I had fallen asleep. I was getting dressed in some sweats when Alfred came up behind me.

“Little one, what’s wrong?”

“Are we going to be safe where we are going?”

Yes, little one.”

That should have reassured me, but it did not. I have had terrible feelings before. I always trusted them.

“Can you send someone to scout it out, please?”

Yes, little one, to put your fears to rest.”

I hugged him. He listened, which made me happy. We finished dressing and went for breakfast. On the way to the dining hall, he stopped me and grabbed my arm.

Where are you going, little one?”

To breakfast.”

“We are eating in town at a restaurant.”

I was so excited. I have never been to a restaurant. I glanced at my outfit.

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“Am I dressed alright?”

“You look beautiful, little one.”

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He then grabbed my hand and led me to the car. The door was already open, and our bags were already loaded. As far as I knew, nobody had reported back yet.