Chapter 32 Chapter Thirty-Two
“Thank you Malakai.” Tiberius ends the mind link and I look at Leilani. I hate seeing her like this. I haven’t seen her this upset since her mother died. My wolf is howling in pain at the sight of her. I want to make her feel better, but I don’t know how. Honestly I think the only thing that will make her feel better, is having her dad back at home and healthy. I would do anything to make that happen for her.
Leilani stays by her father’s side so long they both end up falling asleep. I’m glad she is getting a little rest; she needs all the rest she can get. Once her father is transferred back to the cancer research hospital she is going to be exhausted. We will be training nonstop. She has a lot of stuff to learn about being an alpha.
We will have to train hard and fast, if Tiberius doesn’t make it, she will be the first female alpha. She will have to earn everyone’s respect. It won’t be given easily. Leilani may be the alpha’s daughter and everyone loves her, but she will have to prove she is worthy of being called an alpha.
I pick Leilani up, making sure not to wake her up. I lay her down gently on the couch and throw a blanket over her. I lean down kissing her forehead gently. “Get some rest baby.” I whisper.
I pace around the hospital room for over an hour, looking between Leilani and Tiberius. The two people I care most about in the world. I don’t know what I would do if I lost either one of them.
A nurse comes in and check’s Tiberius’ vitals and gives him his medication. Somehow Leilani managed to sleep through all the talking. Tiberius and I talk for a while about the specifics of training. Nothing I didn’t already know. I let him tell me though, I know he feels helpless right now, unable to do anything.
Around four in the morning Doctor Miyo comes in the room. “Good morning, Alpha, I have your test results.” I glance over at Leilani who is still asleep on the couch.
Tiberius nods his head. “Let’s hear them.”
Doctor Miyo smiles. “They are better than we hoped for. Your lab results look good and your CT scan showed no changes which in this case is a good thing sir.”
“So, what does that mean?” Leilani asks from behind us.
Doctor Miyo turns giving her a sympathetic smile. “It means, your father is healthy enough for travel. He will be leaving in about thirty minutes. Then he will be at the Shadow Lands Cancer Research Hospital by nine. Doctor Rayson is expecting him. His team is ready to take over his care.”
Leilani wipes her eye with the back of her hand as the first tear slides down her cheek. “Oh.” She whispers and I can tell she is trying really hard not to start sobbing right now. I want more than anything to pull her into my chest and hold her.
Doctor Miyo turns to Tiberius. “The nurses will be back shortly to take you to the transport van. I will leave you guys alone, so you can say your goodbyes.”
“Thank you Doctor Miyo.” Tiberius says as he turns to look at Leilani.
Doctor Miyo nods and walks out of the room. “Come here baby.” Tiberius says as he reaches his hands out to Leilani.
Leilani walks over to her father, sitting down beside him. “Maybe I should leave you guys alone so you can talk.” I say, heading towards the door.
“No. Please stay Malakai.” Leilani asks as she wipes more tears away.
I look at Tiberius, who nods at me. I take a seat on the couch, never taking my eyes off of Leilani.
“Baby, I will be okay. I want you to focus on you. Don’t worry about me.” Tiberius says and Leilani sniffles, wiping more tears away.
“I am going to miss you daddy. Please come back as soon as you can.” Leilani whispers, her voice breaking.
Tiberius kisses her forehead. “I will baby. Until I get back Malakai will be there for you. He is going to stay at the house, and he will be there for whatever you need. Okay baby?”
Leilani nods her head, wrapping her arms tightly around her father. “I love you daddy.” Leilani whispers.
“I love you too baby. More than you know.” Tiberius says, hugging Leilani tightly.
They stay that way, until the nurse comes to take Tiberius to the transport van. Leilani reluctantly let’s go of her father and she runs over to me, burying her face in my chest. Her tears immediately soak through my shirt, but I don’t mind. I hold her until she calms down, long after her father has left.
“Come on baby. Let’s go home.” I say, kissing the top of her head. She nods her head and I take her hand leading her out of the hospital.