(EDITING) Under A Lonely Moon

Part Twenty

Micky's P.O.V

A huge wave of relief washed over my body when Zak's weak and hoarse voice cut our conversation

Short. Nova's features turned from pure rage to overwhelming joy in a matter of seconds.

'Zak!' Nova's voice broke as he fell to his knees at his mates bedside.

Zak looked over at me, wide eyed in confusion. I smiled gently, 'he's ecstatic Zak. He's been

Holed up here for two weeks waiting for you to wake up. How you feeling?'

I watched as he smiled gently and weakly lifted his hand and ran his fingers through Nova's hair.

'I-I a-ache.' He croaked.

'No pain? Just aching?' I asked fiddling with the machines, switching off the ones that were no

Longer necessary and detaching the wires from his tiny body.

'I-is t-the baby a-alright?' He asked and I saw the tears fill his tired eyes, fearing he answer he may

Get.

'Your baby's fine. It's a right little fighter, just like its dad.' I smiled and ruffled his hair gently as

He let out a shaky breath in relief, bringing his free hand up to his swollen tummy and rubbed it

Gently, smiling softly.

'Nova, go grab Zak something light to eat. He must be starving.' I watched as Nova actually obeyed

My orders, pecking his mate on the cheek before leaving to get food. 'That man is one stubborn

Idiot.' I grumbled which made Zak chuckle.

'H-how has h-he b-been?' He asked nervously.

'Intolerable.' I snorted. 'He refused to listen to instructions, left for a month without contacting the

Pack once, worrying everyone sick,' I took a breath and a smile crept onto my face when I saw

Zak's eyes fill with worry. 'But I'm glad he did it. It would've killed him if he lost you both.' I sighed.

'Im glad your back safe and on he mend. How long have you got left till your due?' I asked trying

To change the topic, and the tone of the conversation.

'A-about a m-month.' He smiled. He winced suddenly but chuckled, 'I haven't felt it kick in a long

While. Here.' He held his hand out for mine, which I held out for him to take. He rested my hand

On the side of his belly, pushing down on it slightly. After a moment I felt something hit the side of

His stomach, making me smile.

'I bet you can't wait for it to be here and in your arms.' I said softly, removing my hand from his

Belly.

He nodded and closed his eyes. He was tired. I doubt he had much strength left in him, but as soon

As he heard the door open he opened his eyes.

'Here, let me help you sit.' I waved Nova over and together we sat Zak up carefully, avoiding

Aggravating his healing wounds.

'I got you some pancakes and fruit with some orange juice.' Nova smiled gently at his little mate.

We chuckled as Zak looked hungrily at the plate in Nova's hand.

'T-thanks.' He said before greedily tucking into the pancakes.

'Don't eat so fast, you'll give yourself indigestion.' I looked round and bowed my head when I saw

The alpha, luna and beta walked into the room.

Zak tilted his head to look round Nova and a huge smile sat on his face when he saw Amanda and

John. 'S-sorry a-Amanda.' He pouted which made us all chuckle.

'Oh sweetie it's so good to see you awake.' She engulfed him in a hug, which he happily returned.

'How are you feeling son?' John asked. He looked sadly into the little boys eyes, as did his beta,

Nathan.

'I-I'm o-okay. P-please don't l-look so s-sad.' His little voice trembled as tears welled in his emerald

Eyes once more. He wiped them away as they fell, Nova quickly removing the plate from his lap

And sat next to his mate, wrapping an arm securely round his back.

'Zak we're so sorry, we,' Nathan began but Zak shook his head.

'I-it's n-not you f-fault. I k-know why y-you didn't m-move that time a-and I don't h-hate you.' He

Sobbed. His hand gripped his chest in pain.

Nova and Amanda tried to calm him, seeing that his sobs caused him pain.

'Zak, baby, calm down.' Nova whispered as he gently pulled his hand from his chest and held it in

His.

Johns P.O.V

I felt so guilty. Even though Zak had just said he understood why we did what we did, I still

Couldn't rid myself of the sinking feeling. He was a member of my pack, my sons mate, and I had

Failed to protect him, even after I'd promised to keep him safe while Nova was bed ridden. I knew

Nathan felt the same and I could see the pain in his eyes as we watched the little boy cry his heart

Out while my wife and his mate tried to calm him.

I looked over to Micky, hoping he would understand my look of worry. He nodded and walked to

The back of the room before coming back with a needle filled with a clear liquid.

'Zak, this'll help calm you down a bit alright. Getting worked up like this isn't good for you at the

Moment.' Micky explained.

I watched as Zak's eyes shot up to Micky, widening in fear. 'I-I don't w-want to g-go back t-to

S-sleep.' He sobbed holding onto Nova's shirt.

Nova looked up at me, upset and worry clear on his features. 'Its not going to make you sleep, it's

Just going to help you relax a little. Okay?' He rubbed his mates back and kissed his forehead.

'P-promise.' Zak hiccuped.

'Promise.' My son smiled gently at his little lover. I'd never seen Nova so gentle with anyone

besides Zak. It warmed my heart to know that he was going to spend his life with someone that he

Truly did love.

Micky had injected Zak with he clear liquid and I watched as his body relaxed in a matter of

Seconds. 'We'll let you get some rest. Let us know if you need anything.' I smiled gently at a now

Dazed Zak. Nova nodded and I motioned for my wife and beta to leave.

I thanked Micky before we left and took one last look at my son and his mate. They were now

Snuggled together, Zak resting his head on Nova's chest as Nova talked softly to him. I was so

Glad that my son hadn't lost his mate. Seeing them together now made me realise that it would kill

Them if they lost each other. There bond was strong.

'Come on honey. Let's leave them in peace.' Amanda kissed my cheek gently and pulled my hand

Gently, leading me out of the room.

'Im glad he's alright.' Nathan sounded a little relieved and I nodded in agreement.

Maybe now I could finally get a decent nights sleep, knowing that he was safe and sound.