First thing I notice when conscious finds me is that I can't move my legs at all. My eyes are still shut but I'm too scared to open them, what if they had to amputate my leg?!

"Melody." Jayden's soft voice floats into my ear and I instantly feel my muscles relaxing one by one. He is here which means I'm safe.

"Jayden." I cry out then feel his hand grip mine tightly. I squeeze his giant hand and start to cry, the tears couldn't be held in. Not any longer.

"It's okay love. You're okay." Jayden comforts and I feel his warm lips press against my knuckles.

"I want my mom." I cry, allowing the sobs to ricochet through my body. "I want my mom, please Jayden. I want my mom."

I sound like a 5 year old kid who is scared of the dark and is calling her mom to save her. I want my mom right now because I'm scared and because I miss her.

I miss my dad. I miss my brothers. I miss my home.

"Calm down babe, everything will be alright." He whispers comfortingly in my ear as I sob. His arms are securely around my waist now as he comforts me.

A knock on the door breaks me from my thoughts, my eyes instantly snap open and the first thing I see is a blue blanket wrapped tightly around my body.

I can't see my leg but I can tell there must be a cast or something on it by the way the blue blanket bumps up. Thank goodness. One of my arms is wrapped into the blanket while the other lays at my side and my hand being held by Jayden's significantly larger one.

I nod at Jayden as he calls to the person on the other side of the door. I grip his hand tighter as he stands up, I don't want him to leave me. Not now.

The door opens and in comes a middle aged man wearing deep blue scrubs and a white doctors jacket. He also has a stethoscope wrapped around his neck and a clip board in his hand.

"Hello Melody, how are you feeling this morning?" He asks standing at the edge of my bed, I watch as he hangs the clipboard on the rail at the end of my bed.

"I can't move my leg." I say staring at him as he watches me carefully. I can feel Jayden's eyes moving from me to the doctor.

"Yes," he nods "your leg has been bandaged up and strapped down for more efficient healing. you've been asleep for almost half the day so I reckon your pretty much healed by now."

I nod as he explains then he throws the blue blanket off my lower leg revealing the heavy weighted cast. He examines it for a few silent seconds before speaking again.

"Lets open it up shall we!"

20 minutes later I am opened to what lives beneath the white cast and, to my surprise, it's not too bad. My ankle is slightly swelled and bruised, you can see where the teeth of the trap bite into my skin but the wounds have turned into slight cuts.

"How has it healed so fast?" I ask still starring at my ankle and I move my hand to touch it but Jayden grabs it before I can. He growls at me, getting my attention, before shaking his head.

"Well Luna, you were given some of Alphas royal blood. Given that royal alpha blood is stronger than any normal werewolf you healed much faster and the results will be much better." The doctor speaks up and my eyes go straight from the doctor to Jayden.

He smiles down at me and places a kiss on my forehead. His hand stays wrapped around mine as the doctor goes to work with cleaning up the wounds again and then he wrapped some bandage around it. Next he started telling me what to do.

"Right so, you can go home today because I know you'll be taken care of." Doc glances at Jayden "but I must warn for you to be careful, even though you're ankle is healing nicely it is still damaged underneath the skin. Any twist or sudden pressure could cause more injuries. Now I'm not saying bed rest but if you do cause more harm to yourself then that is what will happen."

***

I sigh loudly and fall backwards onto the familiar sheets of Jayden's - our - bed. The silk sheets look around my body as I find a comfy position on top of the covers.

I listen to the soft sound of running water from the shower, as soon as we got in Jayden set me down on the bed, gave me a kiss then disappeared into the adjoining bathroom.

I feel my body cry in exhaustion as I move to crawl out of bed. I drag myself into the closet and the smell of pure manliness hits me.

I run my hand along the neatly folded tops on his shelves and the hoodies that hang up on the silver rails.

Even though Jayden did originally take me to my room as soon as I had got changed into some pyjamas Jayden decided it would be better if I stayed in his room.

It's not like I don't sleep in his room every night anyway. When I'm alone I get nightmares.

I bite my lip and glance at the door to check if Jayden is coming. I quickly strip out of my clothes into one of Jayden's soft grey tops.

I turn towards the door to head out back into the bedroom. I still and my face heats up instantly, there in front of me is Jayden.

He is smirking at me from the doorway wearing only a towel around his waist. I blush deeper and divert my eyes, by habit I start to bite my lip.

"Stealing my top are you?" He chuckles walking over to me then as soon as I'm in reach his arms snake around my waist.

"Maybe." I say trying not to stutter because of the sparks racing through my body at his naked touch.

"Hmm." He says dipping his head into my neck, his hand finds the bottom of the shirt and he tugs it slightly "I like you in my clothes."

I laugh and wrap my arms around his neck "well I better wear them more often hadn't I? Or maybe I'll go back to my room and change." I say trying to move away.

He growls and his grip tightens around me as he leans back to look at me.

"No, you are in our room love. Plus there is no need to change." He says kissing my lips quickly before pulling away.

"Well do you know who does need to change? You! Get a move on! You've got me all wet now!" I say pushing him away softly.

He laughs and pulls on the shirt again, he quickly leans over me and grabs another one. He throws it over my face then I hear his heart warming laugh.

I pout as I remove the top from my head, which dishevels my hair making it fall in my face.

He chuckles and uses his finger to remove the hair from my face then he cups my cheeks. His head dips down and he softly bites my pouted lip.

I throw my arms around his waist and pull him closer to kiss him. He instantly kisses back and I hear him groan gently.

The kiss is passionate with some hints of dominance from Jayden, his Alpha power always surprises me even though his scent gives off raw power.

I pull away needing to catch my breath, we stand in each other's embrace for a few more minutes before I finally break the silence.

"We need to get changed." I say breathlessly glancing at the forgotten top on the floor. Thank goodness Jayden's towel is still securely around his waist.

"Okay." He says pecking my lips once more before turning around and starts rummaging through his clothes. I quickly leave completely forgetting the top on the floor and keeping the thick grey one I am wearing on.

I quickly make my way to the bed and fall down on top of it, the soft fluffiness yearns for me to get in and my body wants to sleep.

I crawl under the covers and snuggle into the pillow, sleep slowly starts washing over me until the bed dips beside me.

I open my eyes slightly and peck at Jayden who give me a smile as he gets under the covers. He lays down and puts his arms around my waist then pulls me closer.

"My parents want to talk to us tomorrow." He says kissing my forehead. I let out a long sigh.

"Okay but for now, can we sleep?" I say laying my head on his unnaturally strong chest.

"Of course love, get some rest." He says.

***

I groan silently as my bladder groans in protest of my sleep. I roll over onto my stomach but it just adds pressure to my bladder.

I finally decide to give in. I open my eyes and have to wait for them to adjust to the darkness of the night. Good thing I have wolf vision.

I glance up at Jayden's sleeping face, his mouth is slightly open and his features are so relaxed.

I remove myself from his arms and make my way to the bathroom. I quickly complete my business and wash my hands.

Suddenly I let out a pained scream and fall to the floor. The pain is unbearable. Tears have instantly started falling down my cheeks as I sob in the darkness.

Need Jayden.

I scream again as the pain worsens in my lower abdomen. I curse under my breath just as the lights in the bathroom flicker on.

"Shit, Melody!" Jayden's voice fills the bathroom and soon I feel his touch on my hot skin. It instantly starts relieving the pain.

Then it hits me, I'm in heat. That's why I want Jayden.

"Melody -shit- you're burning up." He says picking me up, he runs to the bed and throws me down. When I look at him his eyes are black and filled with lust.

"Heat." I mumble just as another scream rips from my throat. He grips my hand and suddenly he is hovering over me.

"Shhh baby, it's okay you're going to be okay." He says then his hands find the front of my top and he rips it off.

"N-no pls." I say, I don't want us to mate like this. Not because we have to or because it would stop my heat.

I can do this. I survived those years thinking I didn't have a mate, I can survive a few night of agony.

"I would never force you." He says breathlessly, I can tell this is hard for him too. I lift my head up and bring my lips to his, instantly the pain dies down slightly.

He kisses me back deeply and rather rough, I can feel part of his wolf in the kiss. His tongue dives into my mouth and wins the dominance battle.

His hands are gripping my waist tightly as he holds himself above me, he lowers slightly and I feel his naked chest against my own bare stomach.

I realise that I am only in my bra and knickers and he is only wearing a pair of joggers. I pull away trying to regain the oxygen in my lungs.

Jayden climbs off me and lays on his side against my side. I don't move from my position on my back, scared that movement will bring back the agony.

One of Jayden's arms moves to pillow my head and one of his hands rubs my abdomen in a gentle caress.

"You'll be okay Melody."

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