Breaking Rules (COMPLETED)

chapter twenty

Victoria's POV

I sat in the bathtub for 45 minutes, the warmth being a comfort for both my mental state and body. I only got out because the water started getting cold and I was becoming pruny. 

Dad kept his end of the bargain, walking me over to the hospital as soon as he was done cleaning the house up and talking to the pack. At least those who were brave enough and still up, he talked to. 

There was no sign of the receptionist when we walked in. Probably since it was almost midnight, by this point. But Dr. Williams was waiting next to the desk, most likely for us. 

"Beta Robinson. A pleasure." Dr. Williams said, extending a hand to dad. Dad took it and gave a short, quick handshake. "Doctor. How's the Alpha?" Dad asked, letting go of the doctor's hand. Dr. Williams nodded once, and opened the door for us to go back. "In critical condition. But stable, to say the least." 

That really got my blood boiling. That sick son of a bitch who attacked August would NOT want to be in my line of sight after all of this. 

"Also, Victoria, I would like to check on you and your pups at your earliest convenience. This must have been a very... overwhelming.. situation for you." The doctor said, leading us back to the room where August was and sliding the door open for us. Dad walked in first, and I paused to look up at Dr. Williams. "It's Luna, to you, now. Since I am Alpha August's mate." I spat. He gave a quick, but firm, nod. "My apologies.. Luna." He said, giving me a look, before stepping away and walking back down the hall. 

I walked into the room and closed the sliding door behind me. Then my eyes landed on August. His torso was wrapped in bandages, his arm in a sling, and a breathing tube in his mouth, most likely going down his throat. He was bruised and battered. 

Something between a cough and a sob got caught in my throat. I didn't think he'd gotten so beat up, only after 30 seconds of being out of my sight. But there he was, in a hospital bed, unconscious, and not even breathing on his own. 

"Oh, August." I sobbed, hurrying over to the bed and grabbing his good hand. I don't think he could hear me or even knew I was here. I felt dad's hand on my shoulder. A comforting and grounding gesture. 

I raked my other hand through August's hair, looking at his face. "My poor August." I whispered, sniffling. He looked peaceful, other than the tube. Like he was just asleep. 

"I wish you could hear me." I whispered again, leaning down to kiss his forehead. I cried, tears hitting his face as I set my forehead against his. "Please wake up." I sobbed, gripping his hand harder. But dad gently pulled me up and away from him and turned me around before hugging me. "I want him to be okay, daddy." I sobbed, wrapping my arms as best as I could around my dad. 

"I know, Butterfly. I didn't expect him to look so bad. But he's a strong, young man. He'll get through this." He whispered to me, rubbing my aching back. 

Dad held me like this for several minutes before the door reopened. We both looked over and it was Dr. Williams again. "Luna, is there any possible way I could check you and your children out, now? I want to make sure they aren't stressing." He asked. I looked over to August. I didn't want to leave him but I wanted to make sure my babies were okay. "He isn't going anywhere, Butterfly. I'll sit here with him if you want me to. Go with the doctor. Please." Dad begged. I just simply nodded and followed the doctor out into the hall and into the next room. 

He had me sit back in the examination table, lifted my shirt up, and squirted the same gel onto my stomach like he has done countless times to check the babies. 

Dr. Williams grabbed the wand and moved around my belly until we could see the twins on the monitor. There were two silhouettes of babies on the monitor and two sets of heartbeats coming from it. They sounded strong, but fast. 

"They seem to be fine, but their heart rate is a little elevated. Which is to be expected since you were very overwhelmed not even an hour ago. But other than that. They don't seem too stressed right now." He said before taking the wand off me and wiping my stomach with a towel. "Do you feel physically okay? No stomach pain? No contractions?" He asked. 

At least he asked about me, physically. Because if he had just asked if I was okay, then the answer would have obviously been no. Given the current situation. 

I nodded. "I feel physically fine other than a little tired." I said, subconsciously rubbing an eye with the back of my hand. Dr. Williams nodded. "Well, as soon as you get home, I would like you to be on bed rest until you give birth. I know it might be a little difficult for you to do, with the Alpha here and not with you. But it will give the babies time to relax a bit in order for them and you to have an easier labor and delivery process. You can move around a little throughout the day in order to get some sort of exercise. Like getting up to use the bathroom or the shower. But other than that, I recommend you not doing any strenuous activity." 

I nodded again. He was right. It was going to be hard for me without August. I just hope he'll be okay enough to be there for the birth of our children. But with him hurt, and it being within a week or two that I may be going into labor, I'm not 100% sure that would happen. 

Dr. Williams nodded and got up. "If you would like, you can go back to the Alpha's room." He stated and helped me off of the table. I didn't say a word when I left the room for August's.