Sleuth

Alone

Kyrrian's foot tapped violently as she sat in the waiting area of the hospital. Kaddian had dropped her and Scottlin here, assured that the Alpha was in the clear, then left the hospital. Kyrrian had chosen to stay, and now regretted it as the suspense and boredom was killing her. She stood up and walked in circles, glancing between the tv, where a senseless soap opera was on, and the nurse who had been eyeing her since she insisted on staying here. She was about to sit back down when Alpha Scottlin's doctor came out the double doors.

"Doctor?" she asked impatiently.

"He's fine, not as much damage as we originally thought. You should be able to come back and see him in recovery" the Doctor said.

"I appreciate the offer but Nurse Nag over there apparently only knows the word 'no'. I'm not family so I can't go back during non-visiting hours" Kyrrian gave the stern nurse a glare before returning her attention to the Doctor.

He chuckled and turned toward the doors, "Nurse Jackie takes her job very seriously. Come with me" and he led her down a long hall. After a left, he led her into a room with one bed. In it was Alpha Scottlin, hooked up to wires and tubes, but alive none the less.

"Thank you" she whispered. The Doctor nodded and shut the door as he left.

Kyrrian walked over to the sofa couch in the corner of the room and folded herself into the surprisingly plush surface. She rested her face on her hand and stared at the Alpha.

It was interesting seeing him without a smile on his face. He was always so happy, so full of life. It was nice, it was-

What was wrong with her? Kyrrian shook her head violently and snuggled back into the chair, closing her eyes and forcing herself into some semblance of sleep.

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Kyrrian woke up... Not in the chair. In fact, she was no where near the chair. Kyrrian rolled to her right and practically fell off the hospital bed. Straightening up, Kyrrian rubbed her arms for warmth. Her front was cold, but her back was amazingly warm. Kyrrian went to turn around but for some reason felt conflicted. There was apprehension in her stomach as she considered looking at Alpha Scottlin.

"This is ridiculous" Kyrrian whispered before shaking her hands and exhaling loudly. She jumped slightly and popped her neck before turning.

Scottlin Reik was asleep, and yet he looked so much better.

So much better...

Kyrrian took a hesitant step forward to get a better look at him. He had one stray hair in his face, and Kyrrian could not fight the urge to move it from its resting place. Kyrrian reached out and pushed the hair away.

She jumped back when a small shot of electricity sparked up her finger.

"Ow, what the-" Kyrrian sucked on her finger, but there was no burn there, nothing to soothe.

Kyrrian leaned in slowly, trying to examine his face for the source of the shock, but only noticed the intoxicating smell rolling off of his skin.

"Hello" Scottlin Reik's voice was rough and quiet, but still managed to shock her.

Kyrrian jumped back in shock.

"Hi-Hello. You're awake, how do you feel?"

"Fine, Kyrrian Grayson, to be quite honest. Although I would rather not do it again" Alpha Reik's signature smile and jovial mood was back, and it made her spirits rise ever the slightest.

She did not like this.

"When did you get here?" Scottlin asked, looking around the room as if he just noticed his surroundings.