Achilles' Luna

Chapter 12

I watched as Achilles slept before searching out the doctor. I sighed in relief when I found her, I was getting confused with the halls. I waited until she was done speaking with someone before gently tapping her shoulder. She spun around and smiled softly at me.

"The test results came back, she's not pregnant." She stated.

I grinned, "Thank goddess. Um...when can Achilles return home?"

"By the end of today, we just need you to sign the release forms."

I nodded and followed her to the front desk, once the forms were signed I walked into Achilles' room. He was still sleeping, but was whimpering and flinching. I hesitantly walked over and carefully placed my hand on the side of his face, praying he wouldn't freak out.

He relaxed under my touch, the whimpering ended as well. I pulled up a chair and sat beside the bed, not wanting to disturb him. After only a few minutes I asked a nurse if she could bring in my son.
A few moments passed before she walked in with my son, who was sleeping as well. I chuckled softly, both of my boys seem to like sleep.

"Can I see him?"

I snapped my head up to see Achilles staring at me. His eyes held awe as he watched me hold our son. I smiled and nodded.

"Of course." I voiced.

I gently handed him Achilles Jr., the look of love on Achilles' face had warmth spread through my heart. I sat back down and just watched him, happiness was the only thing I felt. Achilles' smile grew bigger as our son woke up and laughed.
He kept tickling him gently and playing with his feet and hands. Our son giggled at his father, his eyes bright with wonderment and joy. Achilles' eyes mirrored his enjoyment and love.

After a while he got dressed, ready to leave the hospital. Our day got even better when the doctor told us we could bring our son home as well.
I was beyond excited, I mind-linked Melissa if she could bring the carrier before we left. It only took her ten minutes to run here in wolf form, carrying the baby carrier with her. I laughed at the sight, but thanked her.
Once our son was ready I carried him outside while Achilles held my other hand.

I glanced at him, noticing the relaxed look on his face. I could still see the guilt and pain, but I know that will take time to change. I quickly looked away when his eyes shifted to me, out of the corner of my eye I could see him smirking.

"I saw that." He whispered.

My cheeks heated up, "No, you didn't."

He chuckled, "I did, but we can say I didn't."

He suddenly bent down and kissed my temple. I froze and looked up at him, my eyes wide with shock. He stared at me with sorrow and love, but there were sparks of amazement.

"You never cease to amaze me, which I guess is why I keep falling in love with you all over again." He murmured.

I smiled, "I keep falling in love with you every second."

He grinned, this time the smile reaching his eyes. I had my own tears as I saw that happiness return, that light in his eyes that I've missed so much. I could tell he was still struggling with something, but I shrugged it off. When he's ready, he'll tell me.

He glanced at my lips then back at my eyes, without any hesitation he leaned down and planted his lips to mine. I was still for a few seconds before going along with the kiss. When we parted I had tear filled eyes.

"Does this mean you're feeling better?" I whispered.

He nodded, "Much."

"Good, seeing you like you were..." I trailed off as my voice cracked.

"I know, I'm getting through it though. I thought over a lot last night and...I'm still getting through that wall that isn't allowing me to tell you everything. But I...I know I shouldn't feel guilty anymore. I'm tired of feeling depressed and withdrawn. It's not fun."

"I know it isn't, but like I've said before-

"We're getting through this together." He smiled, cutting me off.

I grinned and kissed him again, "Now, let's get home so my two boys can take a nap."

"Two boys? I am a man." Achilles argued.

I rolled my eyes, "Oh yeah, you're definitely feeling better."