Written in the stars (BxB)

Chapter twenty three- Jason

On the way back to the pack house I need to carry Alexander in the bridal position. I'm trying to not let it show how much it's affecting me seeing him like this but it's difficult. We haven't even done the mating bond yet everything seems so intense. It is intense and less than a handful of people know what I'm going through. Micheal feels drained (literally) and is planning to rest as soon as we get back.

All I can think of is Alexander's body on the operating table, the doctors trying to get every inch of wood out. I'm secretly praying to the spirits above that they actually look after him, if the doctor decides he's not worth it just because he's a vampire I don't know if I'll be able to control my anger. My dad is luckily too concerned over mum to question Alexander and I or even give Alexander a second look. From the way he reacted to us even wanting to help Alexander I don't think he'll be supportive of our relationship.

As soon as we're back on site I run over to the medical centre with Alexander. He's still floating in and out of sleep which is terrifying me to no end because vampires don't sleep. Yes the blood helped him a little but if he doesn't get that stake out of him then he will die. Him dying would shatter me into a million pieces, already I know I wouldn't be able to live without him. It's strange how much of a hold he has on me but it's my life now. I'll always be looking out for him and wondering if he's okay.

Going inside, I rushed Alexander to the operating room calling out to the pack doctor. He'd been alerted that we were coming in as well as my mum to get checked over. As soon as he sees Alexander his nose pinches, smelling his sweet scent.

"I'm assuming this is the vampire I was told about?" He says his face scrunched up in disgust.

"Yes. And you better help him to the best of your abilities or so help me god I'll have your head on a stick," I threaten not caring about the consequences. The doctor gulps, nodding and looking down at the floor.

"Treat him like any other pack member," I say before leaving the room. Out in the hallway is my dad looking at me curiously. For a moment I wonder if he overheard what I said. I wasn't exactly quiet. If he did I don't care. Instead of saying anything I huff before slumping myself down in a chair.

"Your mum and brother are getting checked over," Dad says sitting down next to me. He looks like he wants to ask me something but thinks better of it. My leg is bobbing up and down as I think about Alexander being cut open in there. Tears breach my eyes threatening to fall but I won't let them. I have to stay strong.

I mumble 'okay' to my dad not wanting to make small talk. He can probably tell there is something going on between Alexander and I but I honestly don't care at this point. If he knows he's my mate he hasn't said anything and from the way he reacted to even helping him I'd rather him not know.

Suddenly there's a sound in the hallway sounding like a woman screaming at someone. When she gets closer I'm relieved to see it's just Audrey. She's currently in an argument with the guard and has apparently pushed herself in here.

Getting up I try to calm the guard that is so red he looks as if his head could explode.

"Aubrey is Alexander's sister, she can come through," I explain just wanting to get close to my mate again, needing to be outside his room.

"Jason, how are you?" Aubrey wraps her arms around me. Feeling her wrapped around me makes me want to cry. She's the only person who understands how I'm possibly feeling right now. There's also the fact she barged into a medical centre that's guarded by werewolves that makes me feel pure adoration for her.

Pulling away she looks at my face and puts a palm up to my cheek. It's an intimate gesture, almost motherly. She can clearly see the tears threatening to spill and as I go to speak my throat feels clogged. Instead I just nod trying to seem under control, if I start crying now I doubt I'll ever stop. Well, not until I have Alexander back in my arms.

Without saying anything else Aubrey follows me down to where my dad and I were sitting. She introduces herself to him, holding out her hand for a handshake. He shakes her hand thanking her for saving his family. Aubrey then sits down next to me, from the expression on her face it's clear that she can also smell Alexander's blood in the air. She keeps looking over to the operating room concern etched on every feature. They may have only been family for a short period of time but it's clear how much she loves him.

***

Dad went home with mum and Joshua. They've decided to stay at the regular house instead of the pack house for their recovery. Mum didn't want to leave me but it was clear she was exhausted and emotionally wrecked. Doctors kept coming over to me asking when I wanted to get checked over but I kept reusing them. The only thing important to me right now is Alexander and I need to be here for when he comes out of surgery. I have no idea how these things normally take but it has been going on for hours. The wood must've splintered for him to still be in there, if it was still all intact then it wouldn't have taken long at all.

Finally the surgeon comes out the door, his expression not giving anything away. Aubrey and I both jump up in sync.

"How is he?" I ask, urgency coaxing my voice.

"He's alive– as alive as a vampire can be and is responsive. We're going to move him into recovery for the night but by the morning he should be pretty much healed due to his healing speed. As for the wood, it did splinter, we did x-rays and believe we got every last bit out. Don't worry Mr. Blackwood our check was thorough, we treated him as our own like you said."

As soon as he says Alex is alive I feel weak at the knees, the stress of the day falling down on me. Before I can comprehend it I collapse.