A Twist of Fate

23 | Hospital Bed

Daniella's POV

I had never imagined I'd be in this position. If you'd have told me a year or two ago that I was mated to a werewolf, who was in a hospital bed because of my mother who was actually alive, but didn't accept my relationship with a werewolf, I'd have probably laughed at your face or have told you that you were crazy! But, here I am, in this very situation. 

I am in Derrik's room, on a chair near his hospital bed, staring at his unconscious, sun-kissed face. It's been about two days since he got out of surgery. The doctors say that his condition is stable, but he might be unconscious for about a day or two.

I'm worried. Well, not that much. I know that this is what the doctors have predicted, but my brain just comes up with these weird scenarios. What if he doesn't wake up on time? What if he ends up dying at the end? What if he wakes up and has no memory of me?

"I'm scared, Derrik." I whispered, giving his hand a little squeeze. I felt a stray tear run down my cheek as I continue thinking of the worst case scenarios. A silent sob also escapes my lips, as I continue talking to Derrik as if he can hear me. 

"I'm scared that you won't m-make it, I'm s-s-scared that-t you won't w-wake up in t-time." I managed to say between my sobs and tears. 

I was about to continue, but I felt the hand underneath mine give a small squeeze as Derrik's eyes fluttered open. He immediately closed them because of the light around, but got used to it quickly. "Don't cry, Dan. I don't like seeing you cry." He said. 

My eyes widened and my jaw fell open. "You're awake?" I asked, wondering if this is all a dream. It was too good to be real. "Yeah! I've been awake for a while now. I just haven't been able to say anything..." He trailed off. "It doesn't matter right now! You're awake!!!" 

Matt! Leah! Seth! Sam! Derrik's awake! 

 I called through the mind-link. In less than a split second, all of them were here. "Derrik! You gave us a scare! Don't you ever do that again!" Matthew hollered. "Yeah! Let's gO! Derrik and Daniella, you have no idea what you have missed these past two days!" Said Seth. 

I had absolutely no idea what the two were talking about. What did we miss? I was absolutely clueless. Derrik shot me a look asking if I had any idea, but I shrugged, indicating that I didn't know either. The whole room burst into laughter. 

Darra walked in, and upon seeing Derrik awake, ran up to him and engulfed him in a bear hug. It's not abnormal for Darra to do that, but he doesn't do it often either. After a mat on the back, Darra stood next to Leah, putting his hand around her waist. 

My jaw fell open at this and nearly touched the ground. What the heck?! Darra and Leah?! When did this happen?!

Derrik was in no better state at this. Everyone burst into laughter at our reactions. 

This is going to be one crazy roller coaster ride of a life. 

A/N

Hey guys, again, I'm sorry for the small chapter, but the story is over. Yes, Leah and Darra are mates and seem to have accepted this. I may or may not write another story about this. I'm not sure yet. I'll let you know though! Also - I don't think I'll be writing an Epilogue. I just personally don't like them.