Jonathan’s POV
Its been two weeks. Two weeks since I had that fight with Anna. Two weeks since I found out she’s a Royal. Two weeks of her being in a coma. And honestly, I’m scared. She hasn’t been getting any better. If anything, she’s gotten worse. A few days ago, she had a seizure.
I was talking to her, then her heart stopped beating. I called for help and the doctor came in. He was about to start CPR, when her heart monitor went crazy. Her body started shaking. It scared me so much. It was like a scene out of some movie, where someone gets possessed or something. She was just shaking.
Other than that, she hasn’t moved. She’s still pale. I haven’t seen her beautiful blue eyes in two weeks. And the last time I saw them, they were filled with hate. Hate that was pointed at me.
Everyday since I got here, I apologized to my mate. I begged her to wake up. I cried. Me, the Alpha of the Sunset Guardian Pack, cried. I just need her to wake up. I need her to tell me that she’s alright. That I have a chance to fix this. That I have a chance to be a better mate.
Everyone comes in everyday. Alyssa and Elliot will visit her. Alyssa seems to like me, and Elliot is slowly warming up to me. Ford always comes in after he wakes up and before he goes to bed. Unsurprisingly, Thomas visits. I leave the room whenever someone new comes in. I know that they need privacy. Even if its an unmated male, like Thomas. He knows that I rejected her. And he is technically her boyfriend. Its no surprise that he doesn’t like me. But the feeling is mutual.
I woke up when I heard the door open. Ford walked into the room. He and I have actually gotten along pretty well. I learned stuff about him, and he learned stuff about me. Ford even told me some stories about Anna. And he told me to stop calling her Annabelle. Apparently she likes people calling her Anna. Her parents rarely called her Anna. But I tried to avoid the topic of parents while talking to Ford.
He thinks that his parents are on a trip. I couldn’t tell a six-year old kid that his parents got murdered. Whether he knows or not, is up to Annabelle. “Hi Jona” Ford said as I picked him up off the floor.
I smiled at the nickname. “Hey, Kiddo” I said. “How’d you sleep?” I asked.
He glanced at his sister’s skinny, pale body. “It happened again” he said sadly. Ever since Anna had a seizure, Ford has been getting nightmares. Some would be at a funeral. Others would be of seeing her die. Its too much for a six-year old to experience.
I’m not even sure he understands his dreams. “It’s gonna be okay. She’s gonna get better” I said, trying to convince myself as well as Ford.
He started playing with Anna’s blanket. “Auntie Alyssa said that Uncle Keith and Auntie Aurora are visiting” Ford changed the subject.
“Who’s Uncle Keith?” I asked.
He smiled. “Mommy’s brother. Auntie Alyssa said that him and Auntie Aurora are gonna be King and Queen while Mommy and Daddy are gone” Ford explained.
“Really?” Ford nodded. “When are they coming?” I inquired.
“Tonight. Auntie Alyssa said at dinner time” Ford answered.
“Can you do me a favor then?” I asked. Ford nodded his head, and his blonde hair bounced up and down. “Can you take a bath and clean your room?”
“But that’s two things” he held up two fingers and waved them in my face. “You said a favor”
Smart ass. “Fine. Do me two favors then” I said showing him two fingers.
Ford sighed and nodded. “You owe me big time” he mumbled. I chuckled as he walked out the room.
I looked at Anna. “Good Morning. Wait” I glanced at the clock that said 12:13. “Or good afternoon?” I said and kissed her forehead. “I guess I’m meeting your uncle today” I nervously laughed. “I should get ready. I’ll see you later” I said and walked out the room. I always tried talking to her as if she wasn’t in a coma. It made things less saddening.
Alyssa and Elliot set me up with a guest room. Not that I use it or anything. That’s just where I change and keep my stuff. I sleep in the chair by Anna’s bed.
I walked into the room and grabbed a fluffy towel. I took a quick shower and looked for clothes. I settled on a blue-gray button up and black jeans. I tucked in the shirt and put on my black belt.
I walked out the room and towards Anna’s room. Not her bedroom, just the hospital room. I walked in and saw someone sobbing by Anna’s bedside.
“Alyssa?” I asked. Her head snapped up to me and she quickly wiped her tears with the back of her hands. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt. I’ll be outside” I started closing the door when Alyssa stopped me.
“No” she said. Alyssa motioned for me to come in. I slowly made my way to my usual seat and sat down. “You don’t have to be sorry. And you didn’t interrupt anything. I’m just an emotional wreck” she gave me a sheepish smile.
“Well you are pregnant” I pointed out. Her mouth twitched upwards. “What are you naming her?” I asked. Ford told me that his cousin is going to be a girl. He’s smart for a little boy.
“Claire” she answered. Her tone said that the name had some importance, but I didn’t ask.
“Beautiful name” I complimented.
Alyssa nodded. “It was the Queen’s. She was supposed to be the godmother” I was right! A few tears streamed down her face.
I felt the need to keep her mind off of her friend. “When’s she due?” I inquired.
“In two weeks” She rubbed her belly and smiled. “What are you all dressed up for?” she questioned when she looked up at me.
“Um… I’m meeting my mate’s uncle… who may or may not want to kill me” I nervously rubbed my neck. Alyssa laughed so hard, tears began to fall from her eyes. She suddenly stopped. “What’s wrong?” I asked as I rushed up to her.
Her face broke out into a smile. “She’s kicking” Alyssa said as she held her stomach. She grabbed one of my hands and placed it on her stomach. I felt a small movement. Like someone poked my hand.
“Wow” I breathe out in awe. I pulled my hand away from her stomach. “That’s amazing” I said honestly. She nodded in agreement before she started laughing again. “Why do you keep laughing?” I questioned.
She let out one last giggle before answering. “You’re afraid of Keith wanting to hurt you?” she asked in complete disbelief.
I nodded. “Whenever I dated someone, their fathers and uncles threatened me. Like a lot” I admitted. I didn’t date that many people. But the few girls I did date had very protective male relatives.
“Don’t worry about Keith. I think you can take him” she smirked. I felt like I was missing part of a story, but I didn’t asked about it.
*****
Alyssa left a while after Ford came in. Now him and I were sitting down and playing cards. “Do you have a five?” I questioned.
Ford shook his head. Liar. “Go fish” he said. There wasn’t even cards left. There was just my card and his card. So they had to be a pair! I played along and dramatically sighed. “Do you have a… um… a five?” Ford asked.
I faked a pout as I handed him my card. “That’s not fair! You cheated!” I exclaimed childishly.
“Did not!” he argued.
“Did to!”
“No I didn’t”
“Yes you did!”
“No”
“Yes”
“No”
“Ye-”
“Is someone being a sore loser?” an unknown voice asked. I got up and pushed Ford behind me. I went into a fighting position and growled at the man in front of me. He looked in his early thirties with dark blonde hair. He was short than me; but he didn’t look taken back by my growl, he looked completely calm.
“Uncle Keith!” Ford exclaimed and ran around me. He jumped on the man, who easily caught him.
“Hey Ford” the man said. “Who’s your friend?” he nodded to me.
Ford started bouncing in the man’s arms. “That’s Jonathan. He’s Anna’s mate. Jona! This is Uncle Keith!” Ford shouted. I chuckled and walked towards the pair.
I held my hand out for Keith to shake. “Alpha Jonathan White of the Sunset Guardian pack, sir” I introduced myself.
“I’m Keith. Don’t call me sir. I sound old” he chuckled. I nodded. “So your Anna’s mate?”
“Yes, I am” I confirmed.
“You better be treating her well. Or else I’ll stick your tail up your-”
“Keith!” a woman’s voice scolded. A short woman walked around Keith and smiled at me. “I’m so sorry about my mate. Don’t worry. He’s just talk” she laughed. “I’m Aurora”
“Auntie Aurora?” Ford questioned. She nodded. “What happened to your hair? Its short”
Aurora laughed as she grabbed him from Keith’s arms. “Cause I cut it” she stated as Ford reached out to touch the ends of her hair.
Ford nodded. “Wanna see my room? I cleaned it all by myself” Ford stated proudly. Aurora nodded and they left the room.
Keith walked towards my mate and froze. “I didn’t know she was this bad” he breathed out.
“Yeah” I said quietly.
He grabbed Anna’s hand and rubbed it. “She’s healing right?” he asked. I didn’t respond. “She’s getting better?” After another moment of silence, Keith spoke again. “What are her chances?”
I sighed. “Her wolf is weak. She can’t help Anna heal” I explained.
He frowned. “So what does that mean?”
“There is no way of telling if she’ll survive this” I whispered softly.
Keith nodded. I stayed silent while it all soaked in. He pulled a chair closer to the bed and sat down. “Hey Anna. It’s Uncle Issac. I-I’m here”
“Um… Should I go?” I asked.
Keith shook his head. “You’re her mate. You can stay” he said. I nodded and slowly sat on a chair. “Wake up Anna. Please, you can’t leave yet. You have a mate. You have Thomas-”
I let out a low growl at the mention of him. “Sorry” I apologized when Keith looked at me. He raised a questioning eyebrow. “I’m a very jealous Alpha” I admitted.
Keith laughed. “Jealous? Of Thomas?” He asked. I nodded. “Thomas?” he asked. I nodded again. “Why would you be jealous of- Oh!” he exclaimed before he laughed harder. He looked at my mate. “He thinks you’re dating Thomas” he chuckled.
“Wait. She’s not?” I asked. Keith shook his head. “But he called her Babe” I stated.
“Yeah. And she calls him Coco” Keith laughed. “They have been best friends since they were in diapers. Nothing less, nothing more. I can assure you of that” That ass-hole actually made me believe that they were dating! Well, I guess I kinda deserved it.
I really deserved it actually. Keith turned serious and looked at my mate. “You need to wake up. Your mate looks crazy” he said with a light laugh.
1
“What are you talking about?” I asked.
“Have you looked in a mirror?” Keith asked. I shook my head, causing him to chuckle. “You obviously haven’t been sleeping a whole nine hours. And you didn’t shave”
I childishly crossed my arms and frowned. Ford might be rubbing off on me a little. Keith ignored me and continued to talk to Anna. “This guy is crazy. Anyways. You need to wake up. I know that you lost your parents, but you still have people here that need you. The werewolves need a Queen. Your friends need you. Your mate needs you. Ford needs you” At the mention of her brother, Anna’s heart-rate went up, then back down. I stared at her wide eyed.
“Anna? Can you hear me?” I asked. No response. It had to be something that Keith said. “Keep talking about Ford” I demanded.
Keith nodded. “You’re the only family that Ford has left” Her heartbeat went up again. I smiled at my mate. “He’s gonna need you when he gets older. To tell him about your parents” Her heart-rate increased. But it was too high. Something wasn’t right.
“Doctor!” I shouted. “Crap!” I exclaimed. “The doctor leaves at five” I stated.
“And its six-thirty!” Keith shouted. I nodded. Then the beeping slowed. Her heart rate was higher than before, but it was still at a constant 90 beats per minute. “We should get someone to check her”
I nodded in agreement and we began to walked out the room. Then I heard it. I finally heard it after two weeks. Her voice. Her sweet angelic voice.
“Uncle Keith?”