You're mine

Chapter 5

Lia POV
When I was younger I dreamed about meeting my mate. That one person who would turn my world upside down. I hopped I will feel one day those sparks when you touch, warmth of the skin. That I will feel loved and needed. But Ethan took that dream away from me. He tear it up into thousands pieces and stepped on each of them.
I cried myself to sleep ever since.

"Are you awake little one ? I brought you something to eat "- said a tall man standing in a doorway of my hospital room.
I nodded. I still didn't trust them. Not fully anyway.

For the last few days that I have been here, I've learned that Jackson (second in command) is a part of a bear clan. As soon as I had all my senses back I could small it on him. My scent changed when Ethan marked me. As my wolf disappeared. I smelled like my gamma but now - I think I smell like nothing. Not a wolf not a human... bears and wolfs don't normally mix, that's why I am keeping my species a secret. I did not meet a lot of people, just Jackson, who comes to visit me daily and Bella, who is taking care of me. My healing is nowhere to be seen so that makes me look more human then ever.

So far bears were nice to me. They took me in, even though they didn't have to. I didn't meet their big boss yet, but I'm about to, soon. And that idea itself scares me.

I looked at the plate in front of me. Jackson always brings me food, I only eat a little. Let's say I'm not use to it.
"Little one it has been nearly week since we brought you here and you still eat literally nothing. You really have to try to push some food down." Said Jackson, worried expression evident on his face.

Jackson was very tall, muscular man. His jet black hair covering his eyebrows line just above black eyes. Bear eyes did change colour but not like wolves. So reading his emotions was hard for me. I guess the reason was that they had brown or black eyes already. I ve never seen a werebear before so can't be sure.

Looking down at me, Jackson sighed and said:
" you are still too slim, eat bit more please. I need you to be out of this room soon, healthy" he added.

And then it struck me like lightning during storm. Where will I go. I don't have money nor food. I guess I will have to go back to the forest. Without my wolf hunting wasn't an option. I looked down on my hands. IV drip still connected to my body. What if I would finish it all. No one will miss me. Nobody cares anyway. ...

No! I have to stop thinking like this. I will manage. I just don't know how.
Jackson was gone, he said something before leaving my room. I guess he got used to mine absent mind. I did that a lot. Like a switch in my head.
Usually it was him talking and me listening.

The next few days went rather slowly. Bella came to check my vitals daily, saying I'm getting better. Jackson pop in with food and to talk to me.
I was due to leave hospital anytime now.
Looks like Today was the day. I didn't have a plan.

A small knock on the door stopped my thoughts for a second. I looked up towards it.

Jackson came in with a boy, their fingers intertwined. I guess he is his mate, and a duffel bag in his hand.

"Hi, I'm Brian!" - he said shaking my hand. "I've heard so much about you!, it's great to put face to all stories my ma.... Boyfriend was telling me about" Brain added, blushing slightly. He was cute. Smaller then Jackson with brown short hair and golden eyes, which meant his bear was peeking up at me.
I smiled lightly and nodded my head.

"Today is the day Lia, you will be able to go home soon." Jackson said looking very excited.
A tears started to form in my eyes. And I looked down.
Brian looked confused, his golden eyes slowly examined my face.

"Lia, do you not want to go back home ?"- he asked still watching all my movements.

"I... I d-don't have a-a home"- I answered not meeting their eyes.

Maybe I should tell them truth. I don't have a place to go, don't have anything to loose. I will die anyway so why not now.

"I .... My..."- how do I even start?...

"Hey!, it's ok Lia, you don't have to tell us"Brian said giving me reassuring smile.
I've shaken my head no.
I can do it.!

"My p-p-pack was the one who d-did this to me. Gamma m-m-marked me as his, t-taking my w-wolf away from me as he w-wasn't my mate a-and on my b-birthday as a p-present he beat me to h-how you've found me. I.. I don't remember all details..."

I looked up just to see Jackson's confused face looking at me. His brow furrowed, eyes slightly fogged.
Is he talking to his beast? I wondered.
Suddenly he looked up at me. His eyes filled with sorrow and something that I can't place.

"You're a wolf?!" - asked surprised voice behind my back.
I quickly turned around. In front of me was a great built man at least 6 foot 6. His black eyes looking down at me. Power radiating of him in waves.
My head fallen. Suddenly floor became the most interesting thing in the room.

"Itan, I can explain " - Jackson said to his friend.
My eyes now on him. Now thinking about it he doesn't look surprised.

Itan..
my mind wondered around for a bit. So he is the main werebear. Like alpha wolf, just a bear.
I looked at Jackson's face. I saw... a guilt?

Jackson sighed.
"I knew she's wolf. Once her body started to heal properly I could sense her mates scent, very faint. And then when I brought her here, Bella said she was marked.. I knew that already as I carried her here. I've seen the mark. "
My eyes filled with tears listening to him. He knew and still was taking care of me, not wanting me to feel uncomfortable.
"Thank you Jackson for everything. I will go now" I said in a small voice.
Itan stepped closer towards me. I stopped. Freezing in one spot preparing for a blow.

Jackson's POV
I looked at Itan. He was shocked but I knew he didn't care about the fact this little girl was a werewolf. Non of us did. We just wanted her to feel safe and get better. And I felt like attacking her pack anytime now. Anger was rolling of Itan. He was my brother. I knew he's furious about what wolf pack did to this innocent girl but I quickly gave him a warning look. I didn't need her to be more scared. Not now, not ever.
Itan made step towards her and she froze in her spot. Cold shiver ran through her skin. I could sense fear rolling of her. Filling up the small space around us all.
I growled lowly to warn him not to scare her anymore. He just lift his hand up to stop my movement. I watched with curiosity.

He was standing now very close to her. She was waiting to be punished. I've seen it before.
Itan took her chin in his hand and made her look him in the eyes.
"Listen darling. My name is Cecil. I'm Itan of this clan and Jackson's older brother. I.. no! , we !don't care if you are a wolf, puma or a monkey. We never did. We never will. I know Wolves  and bears don't mix normally. But we have a treaty with royal pack and we will protect you if we have to. Plus you are like a little sister to Jackson here."
He let his hand down. Lia's eyes still stuck on his.

"I know what you are thinking but I need you to stop. You can trust us. "- he said in soft voice.
"Prince Griffin will soon finish the first mission with hyenas and hopefully he will visit us after, so we can figure out what to do next"- Itan said, looking now straight at me.
I knew what he meant. He could take Lia to his pack. And help her start new life.
She looked at me with a little question in her eyes.
I smiled.
"Don't worry princess I will explain everything soon. How about I show you your new room ? We really want you to stay here. " I said with smile on my face.
Small voice answered "I.. I  don't know what to say. T-thank you Jackson, thank you Itan"
A relive washed over my body.