Chapter 29

Mariah's POV

I woke up, feeling the bare skin touch the bed cover which just covered my body. A smile appeared on my face remembering the scenes from last night. I couldn't help but giggle like a silly teenager. I lay back onto my bed, so my face was crushed into the pillow. I squealed like a teenager once more into my pillow, holding the sides of it squeezing the life out of it.

I turned my head to the side, only to see the either side empty. I frowned not seeing James beside me. I got up wrapping the bed cover around me, while I stepped onto he cool tiles beneath my feet. My tanned skin shone amazingly as the cream room made the room look more comfy and the white sheets gave it such a sunny bright day, everyhting looked like in the movies. The perfect night I had.

As I stood upon a frantic James came running to the room. "Adam h-he's in h-hospital" James whispered, painfully. I knew he says he hates Adam, but the look in his eyes tells me otherwise. I don't really see the reason why he should hate his brother, in my case my hatred towards my brother should be there. He had watched me get raped, and he didn't give a damn about it. Whereas his brother hadn't hurt him, maybe me but he shouldn't hate Adam for what he had done to me.

Then his words sinked into me. I stood their frozen hearing those words. Part of me was breaking apart hearing that my mate was in hospital. I knew I mated with James but my connection with Adam was still there, because of Alina and the fact that he had mated me before James. I walked up to James wiping away his tears which rolled down his tanned skin. He looked at me adoring, placing his palm, so it cupped my cheeks. He closed the gap between us which made me gasp in surprise. My hands made its way into his soft hair. James pulled away too early for my liking; he rested his forehead to mine.

"Do you want to see him?" I nodded.

Before I could even move, James grabbed my hands running outside to his car. He jumped into the driver's seat with his bed hair and a pair of grey joggers and tight top with a jacket on top. I realised my clothing reflected his, I groaned, knowing I will catch attention.

I still wore an over sized buttoned up shirt, which belonged to James, with no leggings or even trousers underneath. I sighed with relief realising I had underwear on. I slumped back into my seat, massaging my legs which ached from the AC in the car. I cuddled my shivering body, staring deeply at the view in front of us. It was of the sandy beaches with people walking around in bikinis. I hadn't visited the beach and i really needed to take Alina to. I knew she will love it there. I felt another shiver and ache hit my leg. I brought my hands back to my legs rubbing them so the cold ache would leave my legs. I rubbed my arms that were exposed, trying to gain heat, failing miserably.

James gave a few side glances. He took off his jacket draping it on my shoulder. Then his other hands made way to my legs rubbing it so the warmness form his hands would heat up my legs. I felt his touch make me shiver, there was no lust in his motive just love. His fingers made circles which left tingles in its absence. My l blush came across my face as he smiled, but keep his gaze on the road. A smile seemed to approach my features when i realised me and James could be a family. This would mean to forget about everything and start fresh with just us.

We drove in silence. Looking at James he looked in deep thought while i just had nothing on my mind. Just the views of Miami was all I had in mind, when i looked out the window.

"He's in critical condition" James broke the silence.

"What happened?"

"Well what Margret said, was that he let Brad beat him to the pulp" I did a long intake of breath. Why hadn't Adam fight back? Adam wouldn't let anyone just beat him up. I felt like punching brad, if he feels like Adam is bad then theirs no word to describe him. I didn't realise that James hands had tighter around the steering wheel when Brad was mentioned. "Margret said that he came out clean. About everything. The rape, the rejection and exiling you" I nodded my head. It was big of him of him coming out and speaking the truth. "And then all of a sudden he fell to the ground. They said that Brad had done damage to his skull and caused internal bruising" James eyes glassy, while he managed to punch his steering wheel.

"That's my baby brother" he cried humourlessly, chuckling to himself. "My baby brother" he whispered to himself.

"James we can't do anything" i whispered back. My voice was unable to be itself. Hearing the anguish words form James lips had me feeling teary myself. The way he talked about Adam was like Adam was his son. His life. I knew James loves his brother no matter what. But he had to keep his cool, for some reason. I never understand alphas at times.

"Do you think it's because of the mating thing?" he asked all of a sudden. But i felt guilty of mating with James but no regret.

"I don't think so. When scenarios like this do happen to mates, they never end up in hospital. I think because of Brad's brutal attack, it had triggered it."

"When I get my hands on that bastard" James growled. I knew he wasn't a fan of Brad, in fact he despised Brad. Not only for putting his baby brother in hospital but also because of his stupidity and immaturity. James is still sickened by the fact that Brad had watched me, amused by it all.

The car came to a halt. James jumped out the car as I made my way out to. As I stepped out James protectiveness growl vibrated from his chest. I looked at him confused. Before I could say a word James stood in front of me, zipping up his jacket and hugging me close to him.

We walked hip to hip, I chuckled realising the reason for his protectiveness. Men were standing around staring at my legs. I still had to remind myself I was wearing a shirt.

James guided towards the entrance, making sure to be gentle when he guided me. His hands were placed on my back while he drew little circles, which made my stomach flutter every time. Even with the jacket on his touch was intoxicating and let's say hot. I rested my head on this his chest as we walked side by side.

Many nurses stared at the beauty next to me, I giggled realising I had this guy to myself. Sure i could be jealous but James only loves me. I felt like rubbing it into their faces.

Some nurses growled at me while some realised who I was. The whispers started which caused majority of the staff looking our direction.

I chuckled when I saw a poster of me near the reception. It was of me wearing a nurse's outfit- not those slutty ones. But the ones that looks hot and professional all in one.

We finally were at the front desk, with the receptionist looking at us with wide eyes. "What room is Adam Teel in?" James rushed through his words. The worry in his eyes told me that he really wanted to see if his little brother is okay.

"Sorry visiting time starts in 25 minutes. You will have to wait" she coughed at looking at us apologetically. I knew she really wanted to but it was against the hospital law.

"Listen here he's my little brother!" James exclaimed, catching a whole lot of attention.

"James calm down" he breathed in going into a strop i guess. "Look" I looked at her badge. "Mindy we really need to go. It's his little baby brother. How would you feel if your sibling was in hospital and you were told you weren't allowed in because you had to wait for hospital time? That boy could be dead back before we reach their. Would you want to feel guilty for that fact that you were the person responsible for not letting a brother see a brother" I questioned. I felt mean for putting in her in a spot like that, but I knew James wouldn't relax until he saw his little brother.

She stuttered slightly nodding her head. "You can go in, Room 75 on third floor. I'm sorry for the inconvenience"

"Mindy thank you" James said, sighing with relief. "Here" James threw $500 at her. I rolled my eyes at him; he always thanked people with money.

We ran like maniacs towards the right word. Few times we stumbled and went then wrong direction. James was in such a hurry he didn't even care if he fell. He fell twice let me tell you. Finally we made the last turn, which we had seen a crying Tammy and a Tom who was pacing around.

"What are they doing here?" James spat.

"They are his parents" my attention went back onto the frightened parents. They hadn't realised we were here, due to their worrying persona.

I could understand how they are feeling. Now that I have Alina I understand a whole lot of things of being a mother. One of them is when your child gets hurt; you feel part of you is hurting. I remember when Alina had fallen and bumped her head. As a mother I was in a state of worry while James just said she'll be okay. James laughed at me for being too fussy, but when Alina fell i felt like i was falling with her. Even though Alina wasn't seriously hurt, as a mother I felt the need to worry. Since this day Taren and James always teases me about it. But I really couldn't understand their pain eight this minute, their son was seriously hurt. I don't know what would happen to me if Alina was in his position?

"Oh Mariah." Tammy cried running at me with full force, knocking me off my feet, but thankfully James caught me. "Leo?" she whispered.

"Look I don't want to talk about it. I'm here to see my brother" James said.

"They said he's in coma. Brad had hit him pretty roughly, causing to bleed internally. And the pack doctor had mentioned urm about the mating?" his gaze was fixed on James then back at me.

"We did" James shrugged.

"What do you mean you did? Your littlest brothel laying in their fighting for his life and you decide to mate with her"

"Excuse me for not knowing he was going to come out about his past." he growled. I hated seeing tom and James fight, but i hated the fact that the blame seems to go on us and not on Brad. "You never really knew how to raise a son" James muttered angrily.

Tom face expression changed, to guilt and anger. Tammy looked at both of them narrowing her eyes at Tom.

"Well you shouldn't have left then" Tom snapped back.

"Being around you wasn't something I wanted to do." James sneered laughing humourlessly at his dad's expense. They both glared at one another daring to speak. James opened his mouth but was soon cut off my rage.

"Look stop it!" I screamed. "We can't be thinking about the past guys. Adam is fighting for his life. Stop being stupid and selfish. You can talk about the situation about Aretha late." I shook my head, not believing these 2 men were fighting when Adam was probably half dead.

Tears began to sting my eyes. Even though what Adam had done to me was disgusting, he didn't deserve to die. Not by the hand of my brother.

"You told her" Tom asked shocked. He shook his head trying to clear his name I guess in it.

"Yes he did" I finalized.

"We didn't kill her Leo. I swear" Tom voice begged James to believe a word he said. James shook his head glaring at Tom looked back at me pleading to believe me. I so badly wanted to believe him but i couldn't. Because I knew James wouldn't hate anyone or accuse them. And if James is wrong then there must have been a lead to tom. I was just lost for words.

"You accept me to believe a word you say. You killed her!" James growled.

Both men were oblivious to the fact that me and Tammy were trying to pull them away. But they so badly wanted to rip each other's throats out that they didn't realise the real reason why we were here. Not to bicker or fight, but to see a brother and a son.

I tugged on James shirt pulling away from Tom but James just didn't budge. I felt like it was his obligation to hurt tom. The way he acted it was like he was being controlled.

"Forget it" I snapped, walking away, towards Adams room. I could hear them calling out my name, but they have problems of their own, but right now Adam should be their first priority.

Every step I took anxiety and worry took over my emotions. I was about to walk into a room where someone I use to love is laying their. I remembered our good times and funny time, when Adam was genuinley himself and not some jerk. But everytime I thought of the good Adam it seem to be replaced by the memory of the rape. But all that had to be put for a second, I need to see Adam.

I took a deep breath, feeling the cold handle under my palm. I pushed the door open, praying that what I am about to see isn't bad.

Their lay Adam breathing lightly, with tubes attached to his nose and arms. I felt a sob escape my lips seeing him in such a state. His head was bandaged up while his eyebrow had a bandage on it, along with parts of his arms.

I slowly made my way towards him, whispering encouragements to myself. I stood firmly next to him. I sat down onto the chair, looking at his face. He has always been so handsome. His perfectly muscled arms, still tanned as i remembered them, while his hands stayed limp. My hands made its way towards his. As they touched his finally, I took his hands in mine carefully. I trailed small circles on his hand while string at his pale face. I felt a lump being created in my throat as i took in his full appearance. He looked so weak; his face was badly bruised while his hands had small wrinkles.

"Adam. Please wake up. For your mum and dad" i whispered. "Please Adam. For Alina" i whispered.

I had no response back just the sounds of faint breathing. I lay my head on to the bed, feeling my tears finally pour out.

I felt a warm arm wrap around my. "He'll be okay"

"James does this look alright to him?" James brought his body towards mine wrapping his arms around mine. I cried in his arms.

Adam may be allot of things but what he had done back their meant allot to me. He finally had the courage to face his mistakes, and facing them isn't all easy. He came to terms with everything, probably feeling like a crap after it.

And to those who thought Aretha was still alive, to clarify as it states in this chapter shes dead and James strongly believes its Tom.

How many of you think Tom killed her?

And what about Adam? Did Mariah make the right move on visiting him?

Who should she be with Adam or James? Just curious

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