The Red Wolf's Mate

Chapter 80- Finally

Wyatt POV

3 days....

3 long days Maureen's eyes have remained closed!!

For 3 excruciating day I have stayed by her side, only going to the bathroom as quickly as possible, having learned my lesson last time she opened her lovely eyes. 

I've been holding her hand, caressing her hair, helping change her bandages. 

All help keep both Brutus and myself from losing our minds!! 

Brutus hasn't been able to contact Shelia either, which is driving him mad!!

I've been communicating with the pack and brownie officials. I know Maureen would be guiding and instructing if she were awake so I feel as if I need to step up right now while she heals. All of this is so new, and at times overwhelming, to me but thankfully Brutus has been so helpful with his experience and insight. I really don't know what I would do if Brutus wasn't around. I truly want to make Maureen proud when she wakes up. 

*Aaww........Thanks Wyatt- Brutus chuckles

*Then, I hear him soberly say, It has been too long since I heard from them. They WILL come back Wyatt. I believe it to be true. Hold onto that . I just don't know when. We need to be patient. They WILL return to us..........he whispers with determination before going quiet.

I close my weary eyes, take a deep breath, as I gently lay down beside her on the bed while continuing to slowly caress her fingers, which are  casually sprawled on top of a yellow blanket, resting on her stomach.

*****17 hrs later*****

*Wyatt, something is changing!! I think they're coming round, returning back to us!!- Brutus suddenly chimes in, startling me.

He has not uttered a sound all this time!!

Man, give me a bit of warning next time Brutus! 

*I'm not a man and you'll have to get used to it MAN!- he chuckles back.

It's going to take some time though Brutus! Anyway, you're feeling better so they really must be out of the woods and returning soon, I reply hopefully.

I suddenly hear a groan and my excited eyes immediately snap toward Maureen's angelic face.

She's coming around!

Thank the heavens!

I instantly push the button to  alert the attending staff. 

"Maureen, Maureen sweetie can you hear me?" I gently ask while touching her soft cheek. 

Her mesmerizing orbs finally flutter open and she cracks a tired smile when her curious eyes meet mine.

"Yes baby. I can hear you" she gruffly replies, evidence her throat is sore from healing and recent non-use. She brings a shaky hand to my cheek, apparently wanting contact as much as I crave it.

The electrical current flowing between us is unfathomable. I have actually missed its intensity. With Maureen being injured and unconscious, the fierce connection waned, greatly concerning both Brutus and I in the beginning. Then, Brutus began to sense something alter and settled a bit. Although he was still going nuts in my mind the severity lessened. 

I feel tears streaming down my face. I'm not sure I could stop them if I tried at this point. I may look ridiculous but I don't care. Having her open her gorgeous eyes, speak to me, touch my skin has my heart overflowing!!

"Thank you. Thank you so much sweetie for returning to me. You are my everything. Please, I don't ever want to feel so terrified again. I never want to be without you" I softly tell her, my voice cracking like a kid going through puberty. I gaze into her stunning yet tired eyes so she can see just how serious I am about what I've just revealed to her. 

She lightly cups my jaw with her hand and states " I will always return to you my love. I know you were worried. I would have been too if our places had been reversed. Thank you for loving me, never giving up on me or leaving me." 

I slowly move toward herm my eyes on her perfect lips, and gingerly press my lips to hers. 

Gently

Slow

Then, it grows to show the need we have for each other. 

Our lips and tongues move together, enjoying every taste we can savour.

After who knows how long we reluctantly separate before things lead to more strenuous activities and with Maureen still healing I will not chance anything!! More can wait.....

I run my nose along her jaw, loving the feel of her soft skin and inhaling her mouth-watering scent. 

"So......tell me all that I've missed. I know I will need to get up soon.....

"Oh not before you're ready Maureen. Things are being handled and can wait until you are fully healed" I vehemently state, interrupting her. 

She smiles, nodding her head while taking my hand and intimately kissing it. 

"I know, my loving mate. I do understand your perspective. I trust you and our pack. So, I agree to stay in bed for a bit longer but only if you give me a thorough update. Deal? Oh, if anyone else had interrupted me like that I would not have responded so nicely."

"Deal, my amazing mate" I genuinely respond with a broad smile across my face, grateful she has agreed to a little more time before we venture out of our room and tackle the many issues waiting for us. 

Suddenly we hear a knock on the door and I can smell Maureen's attending doctor outside.

"Come in" I firmly instruct. 

***** 1hr later*****

The doctor has examined Maureen and left us with directions. 

We are currently laying in bed with my arms wrapped around her, relaxing. 

She is impatiently staring at me. 

"Yes....."

She smiles at me. My guess is to begin with my update. 

I lightly chuckle, finding her eagerness to learn what has been going on adorable.

"Ok, sweetheart. Settle in because a lot, well it seems like a lot to me, has happened since you've been asleep, healing" I dramatically inform her with a raise of one my eyebrows and a playful smirk. 

With that, we get comfortable in bed and snuggle further in each other's arms while I tell Maureen about all that I know since she killed Toby, we sought  out her medical treatment, and further reinforcements arrived into the brownie realm.