Angel

Bond

Noel's POV

A few days had passed and my body wasn't hurting as much anymore. I was still forced to stay in bed by the doctors and Xavier, but I didn't mind, as majority of the time I would drift off to sleep as a result of taking the pain medication. Xavier never left my side and when he did, it was because Talia would demand he shower and eat. However, he would return within minutes of leaving and wordlessly sit by the foot of my bed.

It was awkward at first having him around so much. We didn't know what to say to one another, other than the occasional 'How are you feeling?' from him. He informed me that the women and children we saved were now safe in this pack and that they have been taken good care of since they've been here. That brought a smile to my face knowing that they were all free finally and can begin to recover from their years of hardship. A few of them decided to come and visit me and although it was nice seeing them, Xavier noticed how hard it was for me to hold a conversation when I was still in so much pain. So he asked for visitors to wait until I am out of bed and doing better before they decide to visit. I was grateful for that.

I look up and see Xavier looking down at a book reading. He looked so concentrated that he hadn't noticed that I had woken up.

"What are you reading?" I softly ask. He immediately lifts his head up, as if I had startled him and closes the book.

"Uhh- just learning some new things. How was your sleep?" Now I'm even more curious.

I ignore his question. "What kind of things?"

By the look in his eyes I can tell he is hesitating on whether he should tell me or not. I want things between us to be different. I want us to be open to each other, I think to myself.

Almost as if he read my mind he opens up, "I've been reading up on others who have the same gift as you when it comes to seeing ghosts. I mean spirits. I want to know more so I can support you if you need me too."

I can tell that he feels uncomfortable admitting this out loud, but I find this gesture to be sweet. Knowing that he is willing to learn about my gifts and support me, warms my heart. We still have a lot to work on in terms of this mate bond, but small gestures like this are a step in the right direction.

"Thank you." I simply say with a small smile. He returns the smile, before looking back down at his book. I want to learn more about my gift too, but my only focus at the moment is getting better.

"You know you don't have to stay here all the time. I'm sure you have Alpha duties and I don't want to be a burden to you." I say after a moment of silence.

"You're not a burden," he quickly replies. "My main concern is you right now."

My heart swells with his words. How can his words have such an effect on me? Will it be like this for now on?

"Are things going to be different between us now?" I can't help the question from slipping from my lips, as I whisper it to him. I'm afraid of his answer, but I rather know now then get my hopes up for nothing.

He stands up from his chair that is at the foot of the bed and kneels down by the side of my bed. He carefully takes my cold hand into his warm hand. Instantly, my body reacts to this small touch and sparks erupt up my arm. I wait patiently for him to gather his words, as I'm left speechless from his gentleness.

"I don't deserve you. You are so much better than me and you deserve so much more, but I can't deny the feelings I have for you. I can't take back what I have done or said to you, but for now on I won't take you for granted. I would like to give this a try between us, but I will respect your wishes if you want to move on."

I can't believe those words have left Xavier's mouth. When I first got here, he wanted nothing to do with me. He thought of me as weak, pathetic and a burden to him. Now he is confessing his feelings for me. So much has changed between us so quickly.

"There's something I need to tell you about what happened when I was in that coma." I start. Confusion crosses his face at the change of subject, but he stays quiet.

"I was in this different world and everything was so beautiful and peaceful. For the first time I felt no pain, or fear or had any worries. It was perfect. But then a voice called out to me and told me that I had a choice to go back to this world or stay in the other world."

"You chose to come back?" He interrupts with shock and more confusion written on his face. "But why would you choose to come back to a world that has only brought you misery?"

I give him a small smile and say, "Because all that misery has brought me to this point. That night in the forest with the rouges and the witch, it really showed how much we cared for each other. We may have buried our feelings before, but in those desperate moments we couldn't hide the fact that we shared a bond and there was no denying it anymore. I want to live in the world that I will have you with me, no matter the struggles it brings along."

He closes his eyes and brings my hand to his mouth as he kisses it. A single tear runs down his face. At the sight of his soft side, I start to tear a bit too.

"Thank you for making the choice to come back. I don't know what I would have done if you had..."

"Shhh... it's okay now." I whisper back as I run my hand through his hair. The bond is so intense now that the sparks travelling through my body is exhausting me. Sleep threatens to take over.

He notices, "Sleep, I'll be right here when you wake up, okay?"

"Okay" I feel him lean over and place a kiss on my forehead. Pure joy erupts inside me.

It's the start of a new beginning

I don't remember ever feeling so much intense positive emotions. New hope starts to form in me as I realize that things will be better now. I'm no fool to believe that everything would be perfect, but I have hope that I will get through any struggles, especially with Xavier by my side. Those are my final thoughts before I drift back to sleep, thankfully without demons haunting my thoughts and dreams.

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