𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 | derek hale [ON HOLD]

53 | f o r e v e r a n d a l w a y s

Argent POV:

"Mom, we're headed there now. Yes, we're coming as fast as we can. Ok, see you." Scott hangs up and dials Alan Deaton next. He relays the same information he just told Melissa, and I tune it all out.

My baby girl is in my arms as Isaac holds her hand and takes away her pain. He grunts and grimaces as black veins travel up his arm, but he persists. For her.

The only thing I can focus on is my girl. My angel. My daughter.

She has to make it through this. She has to.

Isaac tears his hand away with a pained groan, gripping his wrist. "God, how is she dealing with it?" He eyes Hana with such pain as she lies limp in my arms.

Kira and Noshiko are dealing with Lydia, Stiles, and...

And Scott is driving my car over to his place, where Deaton and Melissa are waiting.

"Isaac, take a breather," Scott tells him as he hangs up with the vet. "Don't overdo it."

"I have to keep going. She's in pain," Isaac reaches to grab her hand again, but I grab his wrist. "Argent, if this can help save her at all you have to let me-"

"Rest, Isaac," I tell him, my heart heavy. "As much as I want you to do this, you have to take care of yourself too. Once we reach the house, you, Scott, and Derek can take turns helping her."

"But what if she-"

"She's strong. She can handle the drive," I sigh, looking down at her angelic face. Her eyes are closed and her lips are sheet-white, but she's breathing and her heart's beating. That's all that matters.

"I'm going to call Derek," Scott sighs. We all nod, knowing exactly the reaction we're about to receive.

My daughters' death hurts so damn much, but even I know that a supernatural mate bond causes unspeakable pain.

I can't imagine what Derek would go through if Hana didn't make it...

"Scott, is Argent with you?" Derek's voice rings when he picks up. "He's not answering and I really need some help."

"Derek..." Scott swallows, his voice breaking. "Derek, you need to get over to my house. Now."

"Why, what's going on? I have a situation with the twins right now."

"It's Hana..." Scott breathes. The call is silent. "Derek?"

"What happened?" His voice is frantic, terrified.

"Allison... the Oni... Void... Allison..." Scott pants heavily and his eyes shine with tears.

"Scott, what's going on? What's wrong with my mate? What happened?" Derek's now yelling into the phone. "Scott!'

"Give me the phone," I tell him. He hands it to me in the backseat. "Derek, the Oni killed Allison," I swallow, my voice breaking as I say her name.

"What?" Derek gasps as I clear my throat, refusing to allow myself to break now.

I can't break now. Hana needs me.

"And the nogitsune almost killed Hana." I hear a strangled cry and the sound of him falling to the floor. "We couldn't save Allison in time, but Scott bit Hana. It's all up to her now, but we have a chance. Get over to the McCalls. Melissa and Deaton are meeting us there to help."

"What do I do about Ethan and Aiden?" He asks, his voice breaking through the speaker.

"Leave them for now. They'll be ok for the night," I swallow, praying I'm right. "Hana needs you, Derek."