Chapter 114 - Given to the Lycan King
****************************Willow****************************
'Hmm,' I licked my lips as my eyelids slowly opened. Rolling my head to the side, Lincolns was sitting in the chair, but he was asleep, his hand on mine as his head tipped back. Small light snores were coming from him,
Looking around the room, the lights were turned down low,
On the far wall, there was a small couch. Someone was lying on it, Asleep as well. By the size of the body, im going to say it was Hazel lying there,
Feeling Lincoln's hand twitch, I glanced back at him. I couldn't help the smile that broke out. He had shifted, but his head was now tipped to the side, making him snore just a little louder,
Holding in my chuckle, I reached over with the other hand he wasnt holding, Grabbing his giving him a slight squeeze,
He stirred a bit but didnt wake up,
Doing it again, "Lincoln," I called his name softly. I didnt want to wake the other person sleeping, But again, he shifted and continued to snore away,
The door creaked open, making me look over. A nurse came in, closing the door so quietly. She turned her head and looked at the couch as she moved closer to the bed. You could tell she was trying to be so quiet as not to wake them, But when she looked up and saw I was awake and looking at her, she let out a squeal as she clutched the clipboard to her chest,
Lincoln shot up out of the chair, eyes black claw elongated. This caused the poor young nurse to let out a squeal yet again,
Lincoln was looking around for the danger. He didnt notice I was awake. I did not make any noise or call him; I figured I would let him settle them, and I would say something. The nurse was frozen as she stared at Lincoln,
Hazel appeared at the foot of my bed,
"Shh, Lincoln, you are going to," She stopped when her eyes locked with mine,
"Oh my, you are awake," She came rushing around the bed, engulfing me in a hug,
She was squeezing me so hard, "We were so worried about you," She pulled back, cupping my cheeks,
"It's so good to see your pretty eyes," she let go, moving back as my eye slid to look at him. He seemed stuck in place, as his eye just stared at me. His chest was rising and falling as if he had just run.
He finally took a step towards the bed,
When he was next to me, He looked down. His eyes ran all over my face as he looked at me. He seemed almost shell shock,
Smiling at him, I reached out, picking up his hand. Lifting it, I placed it against my cheek,
Sparks erupted on my skin. I felt him shutter,
"Willow," He whispered my name, Letting his thumb rubbing back and forth on my cheek. He placed his other hand on my face, cupping both cheeks, Wrapping my fingers around his wrist,
Leaning down, resting his forehead against mine, I heard him take a deep breath in,
"Little One,"
"Hi," I breathe out, HIs scent filling my nose,
"You are awake,"
"Hmmm," I nodded my head a bit.
Suddenly, he pulled back and started to pepper my whole face with kisses, making me giggle,
"Lincoln, stop,,," I laughed out as he continued,
He finally placed a kiss on my lips. It wasnt a long, deep, curl-your-toe kiss. It was short and quick.
"I was so worried," He says as he pulls back. He palms my face, pulling me closer as his nose runs along my jaw,
My heart warmed at his actions. I could feel his emotions as they poured from him, all his worry, his fear,
"Im right here," I tell him, running my hands up his forearms,
Someone cleared their throat, breaking us out of our trance,
Hazel stood there smiling at us. Then, we noticed the nurse standing there. She looked like she felt out of place
"Im sorry, Prince Declan. I didnt mean to startle you. I just came to check her vitals,"
He nods at her but turns his attention back to me,
She slowly steps closer. She looks at the machine next to me,
"Im sorry but I need to take your blood pressure,"
"Of course," I hold out my arm, letting her wrap it around, then laying my arm down, "Im sorry if I scared you when you came in,"
I tell her. She smiles at me,
"It's okay. I knew the Prince and Queen were asleep. I was trying to be quiet so as not to wake them, But I guess my squealing like a dying animal didnt help," Hazel and Lincoln laugh at her words,
Trying not to laugh when she said that, as she was had already started to take my pressure,
"Your vitals look good. I will tell the doctor you're awake. I know Doctor Mark was the one who saw you, but I think Doctor April is the one on right now,"
"Thank you,"
She nods as she walks to the door and goes out it,
"So," I say as Lincoln was looking at me again. I didnt understand why he was looking at me like that. He wasnt saying anything,
I couldn't take it,
"Lincoln, why are you looking at me like that?"
His eyes widened a bit as I heard Hazel chuckle,
"What's wrong?" I asked him, then glancing at Hazel,
"Do you," He stopped, looking off to the side, then his eyes moved back to me, "Do you remember what happened?"
Oh, I see. He was worried I didnt remember anything. I did, however, everything right down to the moment I saw Lincoln screaming in pain,
Nodding my head, "I do, right up till I saw you screaming and holding your head in pain. After that, I dont,"
"So you remember getting taken then being held?"
"Yes, Heather was there as well. How is she?" I asked, looking over at Hazel,
"She fine. She went home yesterday," She said, I felt relieved to hear that she was okay,
"That's good to hear,"
Turning to look back at Lincoln, I could tell something was bothering him,
"Do you know who that guy was that took you?" He sat on the edge of the bed,
Letting my mind drift back, "I think he said he was the Rogue King or Alpha,"
His head bobbed,
"Yes, he's the one we have been planning to attack, Holly was hiding there with him,"
Flashback of her coming into the cell,
"She was there, I saw her, she came into the cell that I was in,"
He nodded again,
"Hollys dead. He killed her,"
Scrunching my brows together, "Killed, but, I thought," I trailed off as I played it back in my head when she came in. The look on her face was a smug one, but the look on the man he was pissed like he could have killed her right there,
"Now that I think of it, He didnt seem too happy about her coming into the cells. He dragged her out by her arm,"
"He tried handing her over but thought I would settle for a trade, Her for you,"
He took my hand, rubbing circles on the top.
"I refused, so he killed her right there,"
I made an O shape. Looking at him, I could see how tired he looked now, with dark bags under his eyes. His hair is a mess like he has been running his fingers through it,
There was a knock on the door, then it opened, and Doctor April came walking in,
"Ah, Young Luna is awake," She always had a big smile,
"So, how are we feeling? Any pain or headaches? Feeling any nausea?"
Shaking my head, "No. I feel good, maybe a little tired yet, but that's it,"
"Good, good. Your vitals were all fine. We gave you some fluids earlier, but you didnt need only one bag. Your color looks great, I say you can be released, But i would take it easy for a few days. Your body may not be a hundred percent, and you will most likely get tired still, so make sure you rest during the day,"
She looked between Lincoln and me,
"I can have your release papers done in a few minutes if you would like to leave tonight, but you can stay till morning if you wish,"
Squinting my brows, "What time is it?"
"Oh, Sweety, it's three am,"
"I think we can wait till morning," Lincoln tells her,
With a nod, "Alright, I will have them ready for you. Just stop at the front desk when you're on your way out,"
She gave a slight bow as she walked out the door,
"Dear, now that you are awake, I think I'll take my leave and go back to the main house; I'll let Winston know you woke up,"
She places a kiss on my forehead, Giving Lincoln a look. Now I know something is wrong,
Watching her walk out, I waited till the door shut,
"Spill," I said to him, crossing my arms over my chest,
Sighing, he moved to sit in the chair. Leaning back, he rubbed his temple,
"You are sure you dont remember anything after the cells?"
"Only up to you being in pain,"
Pressing his thumb and finger to his eyes,
"Willow, Im not sure how to explain this or even where to begin,"
I was now starting to worry, but the sound of his voice and how he talked. What happened? Why was he acting like this? Did something happen?
"Willow, what I'm about to tell you? I want you to understand it was not your fault and that it was all to protect me and the others. It was self-defense," He paused for a minute as my stomach was turning, my heart pounding away in my chest,
"Willow, You killed the Rogue Alpha along with all his men,"
Oh god,