Zelena.
"He what! Isn't that dangerous?" I shouted, shoving Gunner's arm.
"We paid him a lot of money to keep his mouth shut, and to do a few other things"
"Things like what exactly?"
"To not do certain tests on you, and to keep your file secret, he also worked on Dad while he was in here as well".
"Oh, so what then? Is he like a secret pack doctor now?"
"He may be. He is terrified of me, so I know he'll do what I want. Plus, he really liked the money we gave him, so I bet he would be up for more should we need him again".
"Hm, okay"
"Okay?" Gunner propped his body up on his elbow and looked at me.
"Yeh okay. You're the Alpha. If you think it's okay, then I support your decision".
Gunner smirked and lowered his head a little so that he was looking at me through his lashes. He quickly shot forward, wrapping his arms around my body and pulled me back down on top of him. I screamed and laughed as we fell back onto the bed.
"You're my Luna, my Goddess, my equal. You get a say in all this too" he said nuzzling his face into my neck and cheek. I felt a flicker of heat light up in my groin. I love how his skin feels against mine.
"Thank you, my Alpha. Have I told you lately that I love you" I whispered lowly, leaning further into his touch.
"Not recently enough" he mumbled against my neck.
"I've got some making up to do then, don't I?" I half moaned. A seductive growl vibrated through his chest and bubbled out of his mouth. The sound instantly made the heat grow and a small throb begin in my panties. He really is deliciously addictive. He licked from the base of my neck up to my earlobe and gently bit down. A moan escaped my lips and arched my back, grinding my hips into his.
"You smell good enough to eat" he rumbled.
"Go ahead" I egged him on. I felt his smile against my face before he flipped us over on the bed so that he was now above me. He traced his tongue back down my neck, kissing and biting as he went. In a blink he was quickly down with his head between my legs, pressing his face against my pubic bone. He growled again as he pressed his nose and lips into my crotch and inhaled deeply. Oh sweet Goddess, please take me now. My knees were shaking slightly, and I gripped my hands onto the side of the bed. Butterflies filled my stomach as I waited to feel his strong tongue against my wet folds. He pressed his nose harder against my clit, the sensation sending a wave of pleasure through my already weak legs.
A swift knock on the door and Gunner growled, pulling his head out from under my hospital gown. Agh, for fuck's sake. Really? Right now, things were just getting good.
"Come in" Gunner grunted. Doctor Tenner came in and smiled at the two of us.
"Good news Miss Baxter, I have your release papers and you're free to leave" he announced proudly. I shot up in the bed, my smile taking over my entire face.
"Really, I can go home?" I asked excitedly.
"Yes, you can, as long as you promise that if you show any unusual symptoms, headaches, dizziness, loss of appetite, anything, you come right back".
"I do, I promise" I jumped up onto my knees and wrapped my arms around Gunner's neck.
"Thanks Doc" Gunner said firmly.
"Any time" Doctor Tenner replied. He put the papers on the table by the door and left again. I was bouncing on my knees squeezing Gunner tightly. Home, thank the Goddess.
"We can go home" I squeaked.
"Finally. Then I can continue with what I was just doing" he said with a smirk.
"Well in that case, let's not dilly-dally. Get up and take me home".
"Dilly-dally? Really?" Gunner laughed.
"Oh shut up, I'm excited, I can't help what comes out of my mouth" I shrugged. Gunner pulled my face close to his and pressed his lips to mine.
"I'm more excited about what I'm going to put in that mouth" he teased. Holy heck, that's so hot. I couldn't say anything, my mouth just hung open. We definitely need to get home, like right now. Gunner laughed at my expression and kissed me again before standing up off the bed. Getting all the tubes and cords taken off my body was done quickly, sorting out the paperwork was even quicker. It was like Gunner and I were running a race, first one home and naked in the bed, won.
When we arrived back at the pack house, I was surprised by how much it had changed. We're in the midst of summer and everything looks greener and brighter. There were flowers and plants everywhere. No trace whatsoever of there ever being any kind of bloody battle here. We hopped out of the car and walked around to the front of the house. Lupus was sitting on the porch swing reading a book. He looked up as we stepped up onto the porch.
"Zelena" he half coughed.
"What on Earth are you doing here?" he called standing up and taking four giant steps forward to wrap me in a hug.
"Doc said I could bring her home" Gunner answered for me.
"Was that the doctor's decision, or yours?" Lupus grumbled giving Gunner the side eye.
"Both of ours" Gunner shrugged.
"Mmhmm" Lupus hummed, not convinced at all.
I got an inkling at the hospital that Gunner was a bit harsh with Doctor Tenner while I was there, Lupus just confirmed all my suspicions. I managed to wiggle myself out of his strong arms and take a breath. Wow, Lupus has really opened up to me, hasn't he? I mean, he was always seriously nice and sweet with me. But now, it's more enthusiastic, and kind of fatherly, like he sees me as his own daughter now. I like it.
"I'm going to take her up to rest for a bit, before we tell the pack that she's back. Can you try to keep her homecoming on the D. L.?" Gunner asked his father.
"Of course, take your time" he responded with a smile down at me. His eyes showing all too well that he knows we won't be resting up there. I blushed and turned my face away. Gunner took my hand and led me through the foyer and up the stairs. I didn't realize how much I missed what this house smells like. How could I miss something that I didn't know I was missing out on? The smell of Roe's cooking mixed with wildflowers mixed with wolf scent, it was exquisite. I breathed in deeply, enjoying each smell as it hit my nose. Mm, home.
We walked through the bedroom door and Gunner quickly slammed it behind him. Lunging forward, he scooped me up in his arms. I squealed with joy as he threw us both down on the bed. He attacked my face with kisses and his hands roamed over my body.
"Gunner, wait" I breathed,
"I want to have a shower first, I still smell like the hospital" I groaned pushing his big head away from my neck. He growled loudly and rolled off my body, throwing his arms to his sides like a toddler having a tantrum.
"Oh, stop it" I giggled kissing his forehead,
"I'll be quick".
"Ugh, fine" he moaned, emphasizing the word 'fine'. I rolled off the bed and ducked into the bathroom. As soon as I walked through the door, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and gasped. I've gotten so thin. I can see my collarbones protruding out and my cheeks look so shallow. All that weight I managed to gain in my first few weeks here, it was gone again. Is this what happens when you're fed through a tube for three months? How I don't feel as weak as I look, is beyond me. I brushed off my unnerving appearance and jumped in the shower.
The water was deliciously soothing. I let it run down my entire body, warming my skin and cleaning away the last of that sterile hospital stench. I tilted my head back and let the water beat down on my face. It is so good to be home, back with Gunner, the pack and the family. My family. The hot water washed over me, relaxing every inch of my being, I blew out a deep breath and I felt my body lift off the ground. I was no longer under the water of the shower but standing in a dark room. It smelt terrible, like damp and moldy. I couldn't see anything through the darkness, but I could hear soft sobs coming from the corner of the room. I stepped forward, toward the sound of the sobs but was instantly pulled from my vision. I stepped into the wall of the shower, thumping my face into the wall.
"Oomph" I grunted as I rubbed my hand over my nose and forehead.
"You okay in there?" I heard Gunner call,
"Yeh, all good" I shouted back. What was that? Another Drakos vision, but of what, a dark room? Who was crying and why would I take myself there? I turned off the tap and stepped out of the shower. I'll talk to Gunner about it. I wrapped a towel around myself and walked out of the bathroom. Gunner was laying on the bed holding his phone over his face. He lifted his head and looked at me and sat up on the bed. Just as I was about to open my mouth, the bedroom door flew open with such force I thought it was going to fly right off its hinges. In the doorway stood Nat, with her eyes bulging and her breathing rapid.
"Nat" I gasped, pulling the towel tighter to my naked body. She took four running steps towards me and wrapped her hands around my body.
"You're here. You're actually here, I can't believe it" she squeaked into the crook of my neck. I was pinned tightly in her grasp. My arms stuck to my chest holding the towel and her body pressed hard up against mine.
"I can't breathe" I choked out. Nat didn't loosen her hold but instead started sobbing frantically.
"I was so scared" she cried,
"I thought you were never going to wake up, I just got you and then I was going to lose you. It's been so terrible without you here, Gunner is always grumpy, Mum hasn't stopped cooking, Smith follows me everywhere, repeatedly asking if I'm okay, and fucking Tobias, don't get me started on Tobias" Nat mumbled quickly through her sobs. She always talks a lot and really fast, especially when she is upset or nervous. I think it's adorable.
"Nat, let her breathe will ya" Gunner growled walking over to us. He peeled her arms away and I managed to catch a giant breath. I smiled lovingly at Nat. Her face now red and wet from crying, her mascara was smudged over her eyes and her nose was bright pink. She smiled back at me and wiped her nose and eyes on the back of her hand. Then Smith appeared in the doorway panting. Smith had quickly become my best friend and always made me feel happy and safe. I stepped toward him ready to pull him in for a hug, but Gunner quickly stepped between us, blocking me and facing Smith and growled a warning.