The Phantom Wolf

Chapter 40 (A Cranky Hybrid)

*Time Skip (8 hours)*

Pearl stirred, gaining the attention of Bree, who immediately called for Carlisle. Entering the room quickly, he asked "What's wrong?", whilst looking over the hybrid.

"She moved! I think she's waking up." Bree exclaimed.

Looking at the clock, Carlisle comments, "The anaesthesia would definitely have worn off by now. So it is definitely a possibility that she's -"

He was cut off by Pearl opening her eyes. She blinked a couple of times and groaned. She looked very groggy. Then she slowly tried to sit up. Seeing her movement, Carlisle and Bree quickly moved to support her, allowing Pearl to lean on the two of them as she moved into a sitting position. She winced slightly, but made no complaint.

Carlisle is the first to speak. "How do you feel Pearl?" He said, going into doctor mode.

Still quite groggy, Pearl grimaced and mumbled, "Like I got chewed up and spat out by a shark." Bree giggled slightly, and Carlisle faintly smiled at the response.

Pearl's stomach grumbled and she blushed a little in embarrassment.

"Esme has already started making you something to eat. Consuming some food should help you gain some energy back." Carlisle said.

Pearl nodded and started to shuffle off of the bed. Bree and Carlisle lightly pull her back and hold her in place.

"Where are you going?" Bree asked, concerned.

"To the kitchen." Pearl answered in a confused tone.

"No! You need to stay here and rest." Bree immediately responded.

"I'm not tired." Pearl answered, slightly annoyed at being told she had to stay in bed.

"Moving around could make your injuries worse. It would be better if you allowed your body to rest." Carlisle explained.

Pearl glared at the two. "I'm not staying here. If you're worried about me potentially hurting myself, then you can come with me. But I'm not staying in this room." She said. 'Especially alone' Pearl thought. "I'm leaving with, or without your help." She stated firmly, being stubborn.

'Note to self. Pearl is a terrible patient.' The two vampires thought at the same time.

Carlisle sighed, then lifted Pearl's right arm over his shoulder so that he could take the weight off of her right leg when she stood up. He had a feeling that Pearl would adamantly protest against being carried. So this was the next best option. Bree held Pearl's left hand, being careful not to touch her shoulder. And the two vampires helped the hybrid off of the bed.

When Pearl's feet touched the ground, she stumbled slightly. Needing to be caught by Carlisle, who held her up easily. Pearl whimpered quietly at the pain, then quickly silenced herself to try and hide it. The worry on the vampires faces was as clear as day, but Pearl paid it no mind and pushed herself forwards.

The three, very slowly, made their way to the kitchen, where the rest of the coven was located. Having heard Pearl's stubbornness, the group knew that the hybrid was going to be difficult. They had all heard her stumble which was quickly followed by a whimper in pain, so it was very clear to all of them that she was still hurting. She just didn't want to admit it. Even though she already had when she was still half asleep.

Alice made space for Pearl to sit by the island, bringing a chair over so she had somewhere to sit. Esme placed a plate of food down in front of the chair for the hybrid. When the three entered the kitchen, no one said anything. All eyes were on Pearl. She was doing a fairly good job at hiding it, but it was still clear to all of them because of their vampire senses, that she was still really sore.