Black hearts (on hold for until 24/06/17)

iv

UNEDITED

Lily felt as if her body was on fire. Not because of Alpha Thedor's declaration. Something was wrong. Her phoenix let out painful cries in her mind, signalling her that indeed, something was wrong. Looking at her feet, she saw a circle of fire around them. The flames kept going stronger, hotter. She was consuming herself. Falling on the ground, she could not speak. She felt the fire on her legs, chest, arms and neck. She let out cries when it started burning her left side of her face. The cries of her phoenix came out of her mouth and she realised the worst. She was losing her phoenix. And suddenly she stopped fighting against the fire.

***

"What happened, doctor Smith?" Alpha Thedor all but growled, looking at the scarred body of his mate. Her almost entire skin was burnt.

"Her phoenix died which is unheard of. Something had to make her phoenix died. It's the strongest creature on earth. This is actually why she survived. If she hadn't been a phoenix, she would have passed away, without a doubt. Now sir, I have to announce some difficult news."

Alpha Thedor only nodded, still staring at Lily. His flower. He kept calling her that in his mind but never said anything. He thought it was too dangerous to reveal that he was her mate. That she could die.

"Her body...hum, she has been raped several times and presents signs of physical abuse. It wasn't by choice. She needs a therapist, Alpha. The burn will only had to her trauma and it can be mentally dangerous for her." the doctor's tone was calm and detached.

"How do you know she had a trauma?" he all but growled.

"She is severely underweight, sir. Her eating habits are far from healthy. From the test's results, she must be fasting at least four times a week."

"Out!" he yelled, at the verge of killing any living being. He was an idiot. How the hell did he not notice her problems?! Hell he barely noticed her so he could keep her safe from him. From everything. He swore, his breath ragged. He needed to kill. He needed to let his beast take over him.

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It's been three months since Lily was burnt. She went through several surgeries to save her skin. She was now healed, her skin was only scarred although barely visible. Alpha Thedor had gave his blood, each day now, so she could get better. He was in her hospital chamber every night, sleeping on a chair, beside her in case she would wake up.

Lily scrunched her nose and blinked her eyes, something felt weird. She felt heavier, which was not good at all. Had she gain weight? She hoped not. She has been very strict lately on her food. She then felt the loss of her phoenix. She had a bittersweet feeling. She felt free. Free from responsibilities but lost at the same time. She spent her entire life learning, training to be the perfect phoenix. So what now? What was she supposed to do? Stay at home and be a good mate to Alpha Thedor, from who she still hasn't learned his name? Or find herself? Because at the end of the day you got to lose yourself to find who you truly are, right? At least that's what they say. For the first time in her life, she felt unsure, scared and lost.

"Flower?" a whispered came from her right side.

Turning her head slightly, her winced in pain.

"Don't move. It's still sore." the voice was now strict and cold. Frustrated even. She recognised his voice.

"Alpha Thedor. What are you doing here?" her voice was cracking caused by the lack of water.

"Theo"

"I beg you pardon?"

He sat on the side of bed, holding a glass of water. Carefully, she took small sips, looking at him with a frown. What the hell was he doing here?