False Expectations (Editing)

Chapter 18 - Chris' plan

Adelina's pov:

Maximus was unconcious for about a week since his accident. The last two days unfortunately fell into a coma. The doctors run many tests, but did not find anything about the cause of his current condition. He wasn't poisoned and had no underlying disease. He had only one serious wound that did not heal. And this is very strange for a werewolf. Although I was informed daily about his health, I wasn't able to see him again. Outside his door there were two guards who didn't allow anyone to enter except the doctors, Christopher and the annoying redhead, Jina.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly at work. Mario's new management system was faster and more productive and allowed me to finish almost every day on time without working overtime.

I continued my training. It was my only way to get rid of my worries and relax. I have learned new and developed some old techniques and Dimitrio upgraded me to Alpha's personal guard team. Not that I would work as such....It was something typical like a kind of reward that didn't mean anything to me. The truth was that it would be extremely strange and inconvenient to work as Maximus' guard. I would not like it even if being on this team meant that I would be always close to him.

Maximus ... With his accident I realized that I still had feelings for him despite what happened between us. Although he has shown me several times that he didn't care about me, I couldn't stop worrying and thinking about him. Maybe it was because of the bond or the fact that when someone you like ignores you, you stick more with him. This is probably what happens to me with him. I want to continue my life. I am convinced now that a relationship between us is impossible. I know well that as soon as he wakes up, he will ignore me like always and yet I can't stop having feelings for him. I care for him and am completely devastated with his current situation. I barely eat or sleep. Thank goodness I have Alex and Marisa who do a great job distracting me by making me laugh and trying hard to have a good time.

~~~~ Two weeks after Maximus has fallen into a coma ~~~~~

Christopher's pov:

- " Dr. Krueger, I want the truth. It's been two weeks now and Alpha is still in a coma. You understand that this situation cannot continue. The pack needs a leader. I want answers about his current state. What caused it? We are werewolves damn it! A wound cannot put us in a coma just like this. What the hell is happening here?" I asked the doctor while he checked on Maximus.

-"Beta you know very well that we do everything we can. We had done several tests. We know for sure that he has not been poisoned nor suffers from any underlying disease. I honestly cannot point out what is happening. Probably his wolf is unwilling to wake him up or maybe he lost him. However these are only speculations. We can't be sure about anything yet. Unfortunately, I have no answer as to why he has not yet woken up or why he is not healing as quickly as he should. I'm very sorry," said Dr. Krueger and left the room.

-"Ok doctor. Thank you. Keep doing what you do" I told him while he exited the room.

"I can't just sit here and do absolutely nothing. I have to save my friend and take care of our pack." I said to myself. I left Maximus' room after ordering the guards not to let anyone in, not even that bimbo, Gina. "I don't want her around him. I never liked or trusted her. Besides, she doesn't do anything useful when she is here. She just stays in the room doing her nails or hair. So why let her in? I must also inform the council about Maximus' situation. We cannot hide it for long" I was thinking as I walked down the aisle. Suddenly I bumped into someone.

-"What's out!" I exclaimed in annoyance.

- "Sorry Beta. I didn't see you coming" came a shaky and very scared female voice.

I know that voice! I've heard that before! But I can't remember where..... I looked up and to my great surprise I saw Adelina standing in front of me. Naturally! Maximus' mate! I know that all these days she is roaming the corridor asking the medical staff for information about his health. People here keep an eye on me and update me on everything that's going on.

-"How is Alpha?" she asked timidly.

-"The same, unfortunately nothing has changed" I answered her coldly. Although I didn't like talking to her that way, I just couldn't help it. Maximus' situation was so frustrating that it affected my behavior and emotions.

- "I'm terribly sorry. I hope he recovers soon. With your permission Beta" she said, bowed and walked away.

- "I really hope so" I said in despair.

She was walking away, when it hit me. "Adelina! Of course! Why didn't I think of it before? She is Maximus' mate. She might be the only solution to our problem! The doctor said that maybe his wolf is the reason he doesn't wake up. Maybe Drako wants Adelina by his side! How did that not occur to me? I'm an idiot after all!" I scolded myself.

I turned back and with quick steps I managed to catch up with her. She was ready to take the elevator when I stopped her.

-"Adelina wait!" I said grabbing her by the arm.

- "Yes, Beta. How can I help you?" she responded puzzled. 

- "I want to talk to you" I said sternly.

-"About what?" she asked timidly. Ιt was obvious that she didn't trust me. I can't blame her considering the fact that her own mate imprisoned her with absolutely no reason.

-"It's about something very important. Would you be so kind to follow me please?" I said as gently as I could. I hated that she had so bad feelings for me.  I don't like to provoke such bad feelings to any of my pack members. I am their Beta not their enemy: I want them to trust me and feel safe around me.

- "Something important? About what?" she wondered.

-" You'll find out soon. Just follow me" I turned and headed to Maximus' room.

When we reached his room I ordered the guards not to let anyone enter or disturb us. I got inside and Adelina followed hesitantly right behind me.

-"Please take a sit" I turned back and told her showing one of the armchairs that there were in the room.

-"Excuse me?" she asked, standing a few meters away from Maximus' bed. Since we entered, she did not stop staring at him. Her face looked lost and sad. I felt her concern. It was obvious that she had feelings for Maximus. It was really sad that he didn't feel the same for her. She is a beautiful woman, very capable and smart with a pure soul. No other woman would care about a man who imprisoned her and treated her so badly for no reason.

-"So Adelina I brought you here because I want to ask you a favor" I started.

-"A favor? From me? What kind of favor can I offer to you?" she asked.

- "You know about our Alpha's poor health. The doctors tried in every possible way to bring him back but unfortunately nothing succeeded. That's why I turn to you for help".

-"My help? How can I help him? You know I am not a doctor" she responded timidly.

-"I believe your help is more valuable and promising than the doctors' at the moment" I explained.

-"Most promising? How so?" she wondered.

- "Please, let me finish. Adelina, I know about you and Maximus. I know that you are his true mate. For the record, I am completely opposed to the way he treats you so far. But this is not the reason I brought you here. The point is that you are his mate and I believe that if there is a possibility for Maximus to wake up, it's gonna be because of you. And before you say anything let me consummate. I want you to help me wake him up".

-"You want what? With all due respect you are obviously out of your mind" she contradicted.