Chapter 10: Free Chapter Beta Ian Worry

POV Ian

Alpha Brian and Alpha Jacob called all leading group members for an emergency meeting in the Pack House. We started the discussion about our girl Isabella winning the dance competition. He informed us that she was also doing well at university. Then, he was silent for a while. I observed his anger surfacing and realised he was struggling with whatever he had to tell us. I was so happy to hear about Isabella's progress, and I felt proud of her even though she did not call or message me.

It was over six months, and Ashton always gave me updates about Isabella that he knew I longed for. He knew that Isabella and I were not as close as she had been with Nathan. Even though we spent the summer together and shared a kiss, she must have forgotten about me.

Then suddenly, Ashton called me to enquire if I was busy, and he said that his parents had informed him that she was entering a dance competition, and he wanted to visit Isabella in France to support her. My chest was heaving as I listened to my heart fluttering with anxiety. I just wished he would invite me to accompany him; that was when he dropped the bomb; she did not want him to go because she had a dance partner. I felt as if I wanted to die as I began to have many jealous thoughts flying through my mind like a bullet train. Did Isabella care for this guy? I started to question myself. Why didn't I pull the bull by the horns and confess to her that I was her Fated Mate on the summer trip with her? What if she liked this guy more than me? What would I do? What would happen if she shifted without me being there? How will she cope? How would I manage if she decided to have a relationship with him and become intimate? I know that will kill me. When Fated Mates commit adultery or fornication, the other partner suffers severe heart pains, and sometimes it is so bad that they have minor heart attacks and can die from such conduct of their Fated Mates.

Back to the meeting, Alpha said, “I have sad news; her parents, Luna Roseann and I, will visit her tomorrow, and she was admitted to the Paris Pack Hospital. Isabella was stabbed and was in a coma.” My heart felt like it was breaking, and I wished I had wings; I would fly to her right now. I found my voice and demanded what happened. I was shocked to discover that after her celebration for tying in the dance competition, she was attacked and stabbed. Now she lay in the hospital needing blood and in a coma. If I could drain all my blood for her and give her life, I would do that in a heartbeat. I was aggrieved and did not know how to cope with this information. Her parents and the Alpha couple were flying out on the company jet and did not have room for anyone else as their entourage consisted of eight security guards and four elders. I will have to wait until they reach their destination to get news. I decided to spend time with Ashton at his house to get updates on his sister, my Mate. I could not help as frustration hit the peak during the following days.

When they reached the hospital, Gamma called Ashton, and Sheri cried a lot when she told Ashton that Isabella was still in a coma. I was out of my mind with worry and anxiety. I cannot lose my Mate. I cried out in anguish to the goddess Celine to spare her life and bring her back to me. I could not sleep that night as I walked across the floor back and forth. I thought I made a hole in my Mate's carpet. I could still smell her fragrance in her room. I cried out to her, calling her name. "Isabella, Isabella, Isabella! If you can hear me. Come back to me." I felt tears streaming down my face. I reflected on the summer we spent together and thought we had become closer, but she did not contact me after she left. I figured she would not know I was her Mate until she shifted and found her wolf. I had to be patient; she was still young and foolish. I could not wait for Ashton to call his parents the following day. They told him there was nothing new in Isabella's condition. They told Ashton they had someone he needed to meet but would have to wait for Isabella to recover before discussing what it was.

That evening, Ashton received an emergency call. Ashton could not move as he looked at me for guidance. I was also uneasy, so I shook my head negatively and waited for him. I sent up another silent prayer for Isabella to get better. He received the call and shouted. I thought he shouted out in agony, but when I looked at him, he had the biggest smile on his face. We both jumped and whooped for joy as he said she was out of the coma. My Mate had recovered, and I was relieved that she was. I asked him if he could allow me to talk with her, and he said, "My mom said that Isabella is still very weak, and her doctors have her on bed rest until she recovers.” They had someone who loved her just as much as they did and would take good care of her.

I asked him to let me speak with the Gamma as I needed affirmation of our princess's recovery. He nodded as I wondered about Isabella, and they told me that she was recovering and recognised everyone and that she had a magical experience while she was unconscious. Then they asked me the most interesting question. "Do you know who her Fated Mate was? I was quiet for a while, and then I told them I believed that was me. I explained that she did not recognise me because she had not yet met her wolf. They encouraged me to talk to her on the phone or text her because she placed herself in danger with her current boyfriend. I told them I would wait until she returned home for the summer before telling her I was her mate. Little did I know that our lives would take a different course.

My Beloved Readers,

I am adding Beta Ian's thoughts and feelings for Isabella here. Will he wait until she returns to New York to tell her he is her Mate? Or will unforeseen circumstances take her away from him? Read on to see what happens in the end.

Love always,

Your Author.