Man Enough Now

Waking up

Ophelia's POV

It has been a few days since those terrible four members tried to cause bodily harm to me, but luckily they failed majorly. Diego got me down here to the hospital wing immediately. He has been sleeping downstairs since the incident happened and I started just waking up late last night. As I am sitting here waking, I feel a bandage on my neck. I have scaring in me. It makes me sad because now maybe Diego won't find me remotely attractive, my body is now scarred. I look out the window that is down here and I see the pretty flowers that we just planted a few days ago. As I sit here crying because of what happened, I feel a hand touch mine. I glance over and see Diego holding my hand.

~Diego~ Hey baby how are you feeling?

~Ophelia~ I've been better Diego..

~Diego~ Baby what is bothering you? You know you can tell me anything...

~Ophelia~ I'm scarred and I'm now not even beautiful..

~Diego~ Baby you are the worlds most gorgeous woman I have ever come across. The scar on the back of your neck isn't that big either. Yesterday morning the doctor came in and cleaned it. It's hardly noticeable if you ask me. One scar doesn't change the way I feel about you and it never will. I love you so fucking much. You are my Luna and my Queen. But most importantly I would love for you to be my wife. Babygirl will you marry me?

~Ophelia~ Diego are you for sure? You won't change your mind in a few days or anything?

~Diego~ Nothing and I mean absolutely nothing will ever change my mind about wanting to marry you. I was planning on asking you four days ago but then everything happened with those assholes. But I couldn't wait any longer. I knew I wanted to ask you as soon as you woke up.

~Ophelia~ I can't wait until we get married. I love you so so much, Diego.

He leans in and gently kisses me. The doctor walks in and says I can go back upstairs tomorrow morning. He says I have to take it easy and watch for any signs of infection. He said I shouldn't have any but you never know what could happen if I accidentally scratch it. I'm relieved nothing tragic happened to myself or the pack. Diego looks at me and he can tell I am wondering what had happened to those four.

~Diego~ What is on your mind?

~Ophelia~ What happened to those four members?

~Diego~ The day that everything had happened, I told those four if they were still there when I came back up from checking on you, then I was going to destroy them. When I came back up to change clothes they were all gone. I informed the pack Elders and they are completely exiled from several packs as well for the shit they pulled on us. Rumor has it that they were going to try and overthrow me.

~Ophelia~ Where are they at now?

~Diego~ Nobody knows where they are at. Frankly the only person I am concerned about is you. You are the only person that means everything to me.

~Ophelia~ You mean everything to me as well. Can we tell the rest of the pack later. I am exhausted as hell and I just want to cuddle with you right now. Four days not having you hold me was way entirely too long.

~Diego~ Well scoot over and let's cuddle now. I have missed this too.

I scoot over and Diego lays in bed next to me. I lay my head on his chest and fall back asleep. I am glad that Diego handled those four degenerates before I woke up because let's face it if I handled them, they wouldn't be alive.

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Diego's POV

Having seen that my beautiful Ophelia is awake is the best news I could of asked for. When the incident happened, I was walking back around the front to originally ask her to marry me but then those four pulled the stunt they did, so the plan had changed. I'm so glad she said yes when I asked her. The only times I was out of the hospital room was to shower and handle pack and mafia business, then I was back down here with her. I give her a kiss on her forehead and go to sleep for a bit. We both need it.

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About two hours later, I wake up and she is still asleep. I whisper to her that I am going upstairs to get something to eat and I'll be back down shortly. She mumbles to not say anything about me being awake. I promise her I won't. As I shut the basement door, everyone looks at me.

~Cyndi~ How is she doing?

~Diego~ She is still the same. Not awake yet but I'm hoping it's soon. I miss looking into her eyes.

~Cyndi~ I know you do big brother. She's a tough cookie and will be awake sooner than you think.

Selene looks at me. She knows she's awake but she also knows Ophelia needs her rest and not to get overwhelmed with everyone hounding her.

~Selene~ Whatever you need please don't hesitate to ask anyone of us. We have both of your backs.

~Diego~ Thank you. I am just going to get a bite to eat and go through a couple of emails then head back downstairs with her.

~Carlo~ You know we can sit with her for you to get some sleep in your own bed?

~Diego~ I can't sleep in my bed without her. I will continue to sleep down there with her until she wakes up, so if you excuse me, I have some things to handle.

I know they mean well and they do but I need to be there with my mate. I go through the emails and respond to them. I grab two changes of clothes for both myself and Ophelia. I feel bad for lying to my pack but this is what my fiancé and mate requested. When she is ready to be hounded, then I will notify them that she is awake. Until then, time for me to sit with her and keep her safe.

Soon she and I will plan our wedding and the possibility of us having pups. I do want to have babies with her. More the merrier.