Jonas left my office, telling me he would be in his office all day. I smiled at him as he left and i suddenly felt cold. I shivered, i was never cold. Something didnt feel right. Almost as if something within the pack had shifted slightly. Shaking my head i told Sapphire that i needed to speak with her face to face. I knocked lightly on Molly's door and popping my head around it i told her i was going to speak with my wolf. Nodding and sending a smile my way molly told me to take my time.
As i walked to my apartment i thought how wonderful it was to have such a brilliant Beta. Molly was my rock, and I needed to let her know that. Making a mental note to do that later, I entered my home and went straight to the bedroom. Once I laid down, it was only a few seconds, and I found myself within my trance shift. As usual, sapphire was waiting for me. Walking toward her, I marveled again at the sheer beauty of my wolf. Grinning at me, if a wolf could grin, she said "you know when you think I am beautiful, you're actually thinking that of yourself"! That made me laugh. Sitting down next to her i nudge her with my shoulder and then fell silent. Sapphire watched me for a few minutes, not saying anything, but understanding the need to see her.
"I know what's wrong, and I wish I could do something to help you and Jonas. Jax and myself feel the same way. It was cruel of our mother to deny us the chance to bear cubs. But I believe our future will be filled with cubs. Maybe those that have been orphaned or abandoned for whatever reason".
I looked at her and realised for the first time that Sapphire had the same look of sadness in her eyes. I put my arms around her, burYang my face in the sofa fur of her neck. We stayed like that for a long time. Just taking and giving strength to each other. Finally, I decided I had had enough self pity. Standing up suddenly, I told Sapphire "I can't do this anymore, i can't think of the things we have lost. We need to start becoming stronger. I need to start understanding our abilities and using them to find Zachary and finish this war before it starts". Sapphire looked at me for a heartbeat, "are you sure you're ready to strengthen your abilities? We are capable of so much power, but you have to be ready and open to accept them. Your life will change. Maybe even the people around you". I looked at her suddenly and asked why she would say that "Gen, you must be aware of how the pack treats us? At the moment, there is awe and respect, but as our abilities change, they could come to fear us. And we can't let that happen. We must include our pack in all that changes. It will be the only way they will support us and not fear us". Nodding at her now, I finally understood what I needed to do. It wasn't enough that I was making the omega's more immersed in pack life. I needed to be present in every aspect. And they needed to see my abilities as gifts for them as well as me. I spent a few more hours with Sapphire before finally leaving the trance shift. When I opened my eyes, the room was dark. I couldn't sense Jonas in the Apartmen. He must still be in his office. Deciding to have a quick shower before going down to speak with him, I got up and busied myself with getting ready. I felt so much better after spending time with Sapphire, and I was excited about developing my Abilities, realizing i forgot to ask Sapphire when this would happen, I quickly asked her as I was shampooing my silvery white hair. After assuring me that my new abilities would appear within the next few days, I jumped out of the shower and rushed around changing. I couldn't wait to get to Jonas and tell him. I could have done this via the mind link, but I wanted to touch him. I missed him so much when we were not together. It was like an ache with my heart. I couldn't explain it, but it seemed to intensify after the lovemaking from a few days ago. We both knew that something had changed for us. I didn't know what exactly, neither did Jonas. But we didn't question it. I changed into a pair of soft slacks and a silk blouse. Tying my hair up into a low ponytail, I left the apartment and made my way down to his office. I chuckled at myself as I realised I was actually excited to see Jonas. Man, I got it bad for him. Smiling like a loon, I passed a few pack members on the way down and stopped to chat to them all. This did surprise a few of them, and I chided myself for not making more effort with them. I got a great deal of satisfaction seeing their eyes light up, and I remembered their names or inquired after their cubs. When I finally made it to the office, I knocked lightly and walked in. Jonas had his head on the desk and seemed to be sleeping. Walking over to him and gently laying my hand on his arm, I shook him gently. He didn't wake, so I tickled his ear and placed kisses along his jaw line. Excited to kiss his. He still didn't stir. "Jonas, baby. You need to wake up. We need to go to dinner." I laid my hands on his shoulders now and shook him a little harder. It was when both of my hands were on his shoulders that I realized how cold he was. He felt like ice. I suddenly had a sinking feeling in my stomach. Linking with Greg, Molly and Sara, I quickly told them to come to the office. Not long after, Greg burst through the door, followed by Dr. Julia and Molly, with Sara waddling in last. Dr. Julia rushed over to Jonas and started barking orders straight away. Jonas was still not responding. Panic filled me. I didn't understand what was going on. Spinning around to face Greg, I demanded an explanation. Why I thought he would know anything more I didn't know. I just had to do something. Molly walked over to me and put her arm around my shoulder. I lowered my head, suddenly embarrassed for the way I had spoken to Greg. I apologized and was rewarded with a gentle hug from him. "It's okay Luna, we are all worried. There is no need to apologize and answer your question. I left Jonas about two hours ago. Sara wasn't feeling very well, so I asked if I could go to her. Jonas sent me off straight away. I believe he has been on his own for the last couple of hours". I turned to Dr. Julia to ask what was wrong, but before I could say anything, she approached me. "Luna, the alpha is not responding to any stimulus, so I need to take him to the hospital and run a test. Do you understand?".
All i could do was stare at her. Hospital? Not responding? I was in a daze. I could hear Greg talking to the doctor, but I couldn't get involved in the conversation, as I frantically tried to connect with Jonas via the link. But there was nothing. Sapphire was also panicked as she told me she couldn't get hold of Jax. Something was very wrong! Rushing out of the office with Jonas, who was now on a stretcher, I was aware that many pack members had gathered outside in the entrance way. Greg touched me lightly on the shoulder and stepped into the middle of the crowd. Thankful that he was taking over, I hurried along to the hospital wing. Jonas, Dr. Julia and some nurses disappeared behind some swinging doors as i was asked to wait out here. Nodding slowly, my eyes never straying from the doors. Molly guided me to a seat and sat next to me, with Sara sitting on the other side. None of us spoke, we just held hands. About half an hour later Greg arrived. He explained what he had said and done, and I thanked him. Again falling silent as I waited for news of my husband.
Finally, after hours of waiting, Dr. Julia came to us. "Luna, if you would like to come to my office" and she gestured off to the side of the wing. Shaking my head, I said "tell me here, I have nothing to hide from these people, they are my most trusted friends". I could feel Molly's hand grip mine tighter, and I was grateful for it.
"Very well, Luna. I'm sorry to say that after running multiple tests on the Alpha, who is still unconscious, we have discovered poison in his system, Aconite to be precise". Everyone gasped, including me. I felt myself sway. Everyone rushed around me, but I waved them off. Desperate to finish speaking with the Doctor. "Aconite? He has Aconite in his system? Are you sure"? Dr. Julia nodded solemnly, "as you are all aware, even a small dose of Aconite will incapacitate you. The level of Aconite in the Alpha's system should have killed him. It's a miracle from the Moon goddess herself that he is still alive".
I suddenly was overcome with the need to touch him, i asked if i could see him and was immediately taken to his bedside. The others didn't follow me but stayed outside the room. Greg was furious, he was beside himself with anger and Sara was desperately trying to calm him down. I could hear Molly continue talking with Dr. Julia but wasn't really listening. All i could see, all i could feel was the man laying in the bed. He looked so pale. I was almost afraid to touch him. Sapphire still couldn't connect to Jax, and it was making her anxious. There was also fear, not sure if it was coming from me or Sapphire. Just aware it was there.
I picked up Jonas's hand and brought it to my lips, kissing the back of his hand and held it against my cheek. Tears were flowing silently down my face as I prayed to my Mother. Asking, begging for help. But no response came. Had I really expected one? Kissing his hand once again i murmured sweet words to him. Telling him how much i loved him. How he couldn't leave me. It was as i was telling him the latter when i felt a light squeeze on my hand. Looking at Jonas, I asked him to do it again "Please baby, squeeze my hand if you can, let me know you're still here with me". There it was again, very light, barely discernible but definitely there. I called out to the Dr. and she came running into the room. I stood back and let them work. I was wringing my hands together when I heard Sapphire shout out. She could feel Jax, he was very weak but he was there. I put my hands over my face and sobbed openly.
Jonas was going to be okay!