Forever Bruised but Not Broken

The Lie Beneath Her Feet

Alpha Jasper POV: 

She was so cold not even my body heat connected to hers. Her bruises on her face were turning the color of purple while her nose flowed with blood. She laid half naked and ripped apart. My Amelia on the edge of life and it was all my fault. I should have claimed her in front of that fuck head beta. I held her close to my chest as I ran to the pack hospital. I mind linked my beta to wake Grant and meet me there. I tried to steady my movements but Amelia only weathered in pain harder. She was unconscious but not at peace. I whispered in her ear to calm her body, "We are almost there Amelia. Hold on." Once I reached the pack hospital, I ran to find a doctor. 

"PLEASE HELP ANYONE!!" I yelled. A doctor came around the corner fast with shocked eyes. "Please help her! She is my mate!"

"Please this way Alpha." I entered the room and laid her on the bed. The doctor began taking her vitals and a nurse came in next. "Alpha I need you to leave. You need to let me work." The doctor explained. I looked at him with anger and rage. "If you stay you could possible hurt us by seeing us as a threat. Your wolf wouldn't be able to take it." I gave one last look at Amelia and exited the room. I stayed close to the door and found Grant walking down the hall. 

"What is going on Jasper?" He asked jogging up to me. 

"I just found Amelia covered in blood and bruises! Your beta's scent was all over her!" He looked overwhelmed of the news. 

"RIP THIS THROAT OUT!! That beta HURT MATE!!" My wolf growled. 

"Are you saying this was Justine's doing?" He creased his eyebrows. 

"Are you questioning me about my mate!?" I stepped closer to him. He looked away and quickly came up with a solution. 

"I will have my guards arrest him for questioning. Then I will decide his fate." 

"His fate is simple. He will die by my fucking hands." I gave him one last looked and made eye contact towards the doors window looking at my mate. He mind linked his guards and we waited for a few minutes. After a while the doctor final came out. 

"Alpha Jasper my name is Dr. Martin. Your mate is stable now and fast asleep. She should wake up in the morning. I would advise you to stay here and watch over her with the nurses. Now I would like to talk to you about her condition but I would need to show you for you to fully understand. Please come in." He motioned towards Amelia's room. There she was sleeping peacefully in a blue hospital gown. She looked so at rest it made my wolf purr at the view. The doctor walked over to her sleeping form and lifted the blanket to her knees. "What I am about to show you will shock you. Control your wolf please Alpha." He lifted her gown up with the view I never thought I would see. She was covered in bruises. Some looked fresh and some looked old. Holding a yellowish color to them. There was no patch of smooth clear skin. "Alpha have you ever abused your mate?" My wolf and myself growled at his accusation. I would never hit a women let alone my mate.  

"I would never hurt my mate! I found her just today. I don't like your accusations doc." I was filled with fury. My blood was over heated with pure disgust. 

"My apologies Alpha. I had to ask. You see your mate looks like she has been abused for about a year. There is also signs of struggle and rape. I believe that happened tonight." That son of bitch will die by my hands. She was so scared when I first saw her. She kept in head down never making eye contact with Grant. That should have been a sign but I didn't see it. I should have known. Guilt and hatred for that beta consumed me. Grant was at a loss for words. Then Grant did something very unexpected. He got on his knees and bowed. 

"Alpha Jasper please except my apologies. If I would have known any of this, I would have killed him a long time ago. My pack and I will forever serve you and your Luna." I placed my hand on his shoulder. 

"This is not your fault Grant. We couldn't have known. She is safe now and that is all that matters but your beta will die." He stood up and nodded.  

"She needs to stay here for 3 days then you may take her home. She is underweight so encourage her to eat as much as you can. I am sorry for my lack of knowledge but I am use to our kind not humans." Dr. Martin said. I thanked him and he soon left. 

"SHIT!!" Grant yelled. 

"What is it!?" 

"Justine took off." 

"Send 10 warriors and have them search the area. Tell them to bring him back alive. He will die by my hands and mine only." 

Amelia POV:  

A voice so delicate and soothing. I felt as if it was a knife cutting butter. I didn't know the voice yet my mind clung to it like a toddler does to its mother. My body was relaxed yet sore. I knew once I opened my eyes that everything would change. Perhaps I was afraid or just peaceful. I slowly opened my eyes feeling almost blind by the sun rays piercing in through the window. I lifted my hand to see in IV attacked. Whatever was going though my body made me feel less broken. 

"Hey there beautiful." A deep husky voice said. I looked in the direction of the sound and found that man. The man with the different colored eyes. The one I felt attached to and I didn't understand why. I looked around the room for Justine in a panic. I then felt two hands gently push me back on the bed. "Shhh he isn't here. Its only me and you." The man said. How did he know about Justine?

"How?" My voice came out sore and almost a hush tone. He realized this and grabbed the water by the nightstand and handed in to me. I took a big gulp and allowed the water to sooth my burning throat. 

"I found you in the middle of the road. You called for help and I took you to the pac- the hospital here. My name is Jasper." He stumbled through his words. I had to ask the question. The one I was most terrified to ask, but I needed to know. 

"Is Justine..?" I couldn't finish my question. He used me for a year. Beat me, groomed me, and used his darkness against me. I put up with it for so long but last night, I was scared for my life. I saw something in his eye that I will never forget. He was a monster and I his victim. 

"He is being taken care of. Do not worry about that Babygirl. Just focus on your health. I will be here with you." He gave me a tight smile. He almost looked like he was trying to control something, but what? I couldn't understand. Why did he care? Why was he here? 

"Why do you care?" My voice became quit. I closed my eyes afraid of the beaten I would get for my attitude. I felt a warm finger under my chin. 

"Amelia look at me." I looked through my wet eyelashes. "I am not him. Never bow your head to me. I will never hurt you. I care because you need help and I have taken a liking to you. I wish to be your guide. To be your friend." His voice was calming. I looked into his eyes and all I saw was devotions and honesty. I wanted to believe him but I didn't know if I could trust him. I spoke short and shyly. 

"Okay." I let a tear fall to my bruised cheek. His thumb made work of rubbing that tear away. I couldn't help but flinch. He moved his hand placing it on his lap, aware of my discomfort. 

"I know you do not know me or trust me. But I ask you to give me a chance." 

I took a deep breath, "I will try." The smile on his face made me smile as well. Maybe this was the start to a new life?