"I see... so that's what happened."

Kronos nodded, a sad smile gracing his lips. "I thought I lost you. If you died, I don't know what I would have done. Usually, if your mate dies, you end up going crazy. Your wolf ends up insane with grief and will make you suicidal," he whimpered out.

My heart clenched, hating to see my mate in pain. I pecked him on the cheek, trying to apologize for what I put him through.

We had just woken up and washed ourselves up. Now, we're just sitting on my hospital bed, waiting for the doctors check up.

Kronos was filling me in on what I had missed during the six months as I was out. I had no idea that Rain was holding my heat back during my coma. It explained why she sounded she was in pain.

Turns out, Rain had held back my heat for so long that it's practically over. I'm going to have to wait another six months for the next one to occur. Though, if me and Kronos ever mated, that's the only time I could get pregnant and have his pups.

However, on rare occasions, females can still get pregnant even though they aren't in heat.

I blushed at the thought, but shook it off. We haven't even marked each other yet, so we have to take things at a slow pace right?

"How about Fortrista? Anything about her?" I asked, wary about her existence.

Kronos shook his head. "While you were in a coma, she didn't make any movement. I plan to speak to Azrael and Coco about her as soon as you get enough rest."

I cocked my head. "But I've rested enough?"

"Not to me you have. I almost lost you. I can't bare the thought of losing you again. Just thinking about it... makes me go crazy." He whispered, leaning his head on my shoulder.

Frowning, I continued to protest. "We just woke up from napping together, Kronos. I'm not as weak as you think."

Kronos stared at me, before saying, "I've never said you were weak, Rhea. You are not only strong, but you're brave. Beautiful, and intelligent. You're everything I want and more. But rest doesn't mean just sleep. It means taking it easy. Relaxing. Doing things that takes your mind off things. But... if you insist, I don't control you. You're free to do as you please."

Stunned by his words, I quickly retreated my words.

I cannot believe he just said that but he's right... I just woke up from a 6 month coma.

'' Rain teased.

'Oh, shut up. At least he cares for my well being.' I responded.

"Alright, I'll rest for today. But as soon as I am able to, I would like to prepare for the impossible. We have to expect the unexpected. Even if it's a battle with her. Sound good?" I said, smiling as I stroked his back.

Kronos smiled in return. "Sounds like a deal to me."

Leaning onto Kronos's chest, I nuzzled my face into his shirt and let out a sigh of satisfaction. He moved my hair to the side, inhaling my scent. I knew it was to calm his inner beast down, so I let him do as he pleased. Kronos was waiting for the right time to mark me, it was very sweet of him to do so.

However, I was fine if he wanted to do other things while we waited. I felt embarrassed thinking about it, but if it's Kronos, it's okay.

Kronos continued to nuzzle me, kissing the top of my head. Slowly, he started to kiss his way down. First, my forehead, my cheek. Then slowly trailing his kisses until he was reaching my neck. He paused on the area of where he would mark me, before suckling on the skin gently. A small moan escaped out of me, causing Kronos to still.

He let out a small growl, his eyes flashing black to his beautiful blue eyes.

I swallowed hard, knowing that if we continued, there was no going back. The bed shifted as Kronos tilted the bed with his weight slightly. He was hovering over me as he continued to fight with his wolf.

We were in our own little world when without warning, the door opened with a bang.

"Rhea!! You're awake!" Coco hollered, slamming the door open with a trailing Azrael.

I let out a shriek of surprise, alerting Kronos. He instantly prepared for any danger, claws out; his fangs lengthening. It startled Coco, who came to see me.

Kronos had jumped off me almost instantly, ready to protect me.

Sprinting into action, I stroked his bare arm. The sparks ignited, the bond drumming softly. This calmed him down, his claws and fangs retreating. Azrael was in front of Coco, defending her from his Alpha.

No matter what the ranks were, mates would defend each other, even if it's against their Alpha.

Azrael, noticing that Kronos had calmed down, also stepped down. He bowed his head, apologizing for acting rash. Kronos apologized too, it was quite amusing.

Coco who had been hiding behind Azrael peeps out, before launching herself on me. She hugs me tightly, surprising me. Recovering from my shock, I return her hug. She had tears in her eyes, happy that I was awake. Azrael seemed glad too, glowing behind Coco.

She soon releases me and a smirk makes her way to her face. "Ohhh, you two almost got frisky huh? That's kinda scandalous. I mean... this is the hospital."

Azrael nodded, "I wasn't going to say anything but Coco beat me to it."

I stood there, mouth gaped. My face flushed crimson, embarrassment flooding my whole being. "I-"

Before I had the chance to reply, Kronos stood next to me and cupped my hand in his. "So what if we were going to? You interrupted us. There's no shame in having a little fun." He said, frowning.

' Rain said, purring.

Coco immediately coughed, surprised. "Wow, uh... okay. Didn't see that coming."

Azrael quickly nodded, agreeing. He had known Kronos for years and had no idea he was like this. My mate was full of surprises, because I didn't even know he had it in him.

Did I really miss that much while I was in a coma?

I thought bewilderedly, blinking.

Changing the subject at hand, I quickly asked what they needed since they seemed like they wanted to tell us something.

Coco blushed, "Um... there's a possibility that I'm pregnant."

We congratulated her quickly, Azrael extremely excited. Before I could say anything else, Azrael quickly swooped her up and waved to us, Coco protesting as she wasn't finished talking.

Kronos and I only stared on, not surprised that Azrael wanted a private celebration of their own. The door soon closed shut, as my mate went over to lock it this time around.

I look out the window, thinking deeply. Kronos comes up behind me, embracing me. It surprises me but I relax into him.

We were like that for awhile, up until he did something I never thought he would do. Whispering lowly in my ear, he speaks, "It always seems like I get cock blocked from our intimate moments."

I turn around in a flash, staring at a pitch black eyed Kronos. My eyes twitched in confusion, not understanding what's going on.

Rain voiced, sounding excited.

Rolling my eyes, I stare at him before asking, "Give Kronos control back, please."

He only shook his head, "" he says, the dominance rolling off him in waves; to the point where it had my knees shaking in excitement. He took a step closer until both of his hands are on the window behind me; trapping me between his arms.

I gulp, a tad bit nervous. He knew what effect he had on me, and he loved it.

With a smirk, he speaks lowly, "," he says, caressing my cheek.

Wait, battle?

Right.. we would eventually get in one with Fortrista.

God, being alone with him makes me forget thing sometimes. Not sure if that's a good thing or bad thing.

And with those final words, he leans down and kisses where his mark would be. I shiver, sensitive in that specific area on my neck.

He chuckles at my reaction, before his eyes turn back to the beautiful blue that I adore. Kronos, who sees our positions shyly retreats back a few feet away from me. Sputtering out multiple apologies, saying how he couldn't hold Apollo back.

I'm still frozen in shock, blushing furiously at what had just happened.

Rain growls out playfully,

I stare at Kronos, before he diverts his attention away from me. A faint blush covers his cheeks, as he tries to hide it from me.

This makes me giggle, as I strut over to him. Kissing him on the cheek before saying, "Make sure I don't be disappointed, after all, you're an Alpha, right?" I challenged.

Kronos recovers from his embarrassment before grinning at my challenge, accepting it. Realizing what I had just said, I swallowed nervously.

Not knowing what was in store for me.