Demons

Chapter 10 - Fear

Kate's pov:
Blake has been beyond restless since we found Alec severely wounded in the woods. The last couple of weeks have contained of nothing but the silence-treatment and severe increase of security around the mansion. We have even reached out to my old pack and most of them are now guarding the tree-line as if we were expecting an imminent attack any given second. I haven't been able to get to Blake through these last couple of weeks. At first I just thought he needed some extra space, but now it's starting to worry me.

Alec's injuries were quite severe we learned. He was brought straight to the operating room where they found several fractures down his back, the most severe one was by his spinal-chord which has caused him what they say is a temporary paralysis. Of course temporary can be anything from a couple of minutes, hours or days to a couple of weeks, months or even years. After two weeks there's still no progress. We're talking about his waist down so otherwise he can move, but his legs are really limiting him.

I've been the one to keep track of his condition because Blake has been busy roaming the woods for his father. I don't know much about his father, but one thing frightens me and that is that I haven't seen him this scared and cautious before. He's so guarded with his facial expressions, especially with the kids. He always seems to keep one eye towards the woods, as if to never turn his back on it. I know he's trying to be protective, but at the same time he could try to be more present with the rest of us and keep us updated on his trail of thoughts.

As for the kids, they seem to connect with each other just fine. Having Ivy who hasn't really grown up in a proper house, all of Damian's electrical tools and play-gadgets are new to her. Everything seemed a little scary at first, but Damian has done a great job trying to teach her everything. He doesn't seem at all bothered by the fact that he got a big sister instead of a little one. I even think I spot Ivy enjoying the fact that her little brother that she has just met, is helping her out with the transition into our home.

- So, is Blake still rambling on with the security-details and the guarding along the tree line?

Alec asks me as I'm sitting on his bed, keeping him companied, because Robbie is being kept busy by Blake. Alec is out of commission for quite a while so Robbie has been forced to compensate.

- Yeah, he is. I just wish he would talk to me at some point...

Alec nods weakly to himself. Looking at him, I can tell he recognizes Blake's behavior even better than I do myself.

- He's trying to keep you safe by keeping you out of his head. I know it feels unfair, and trust me, it is considering you're his, by far, better half, but he's not doing it to be mean or prove a point or anything like that...

- Alec, tell me something I don't already know! I know he's trying to keep me safe and all that, but personally, I'd feel a whole lot safer if I knew what the hell we were up against!

I answer back before he can even finish his sentence. He puts up his hands in comic surrender and I take a deep breath in the realization that I've just taken my own frustration out on Alec. Way to bite his head off, Kate. He's not even the one you're frustrated with. My wolf says to me and I immediately sink my head lower and turn apologetic.

- Sorry about that...

I let out. Alec simple smiles back understanding.

- Hey, I'm just sitting here with no possibility of getting away from it. It's not like I can simply walk away from you when you snap...

Alec answers in his usual manner. He's been far more positive than I imagined possible considering the fact that he might not ever walk again. I guess his personality helps him through what strikes me as his biggest challenge yet.