Caius's Mate

Nine

Four weeks had passed, and I was out of the hospital. I had to use a cane to help so I wouldn't fall. I was back to eating normal food. I had to go to physical therapy three times a week though.

I laid in bed reading a book. I stayed in my room most of the time. Alec knocked on the door coming in. Oh, Alec and I also made up. We friends for now.

He had something long in his hand. It was wrapped in tissue paper. "I have something for you," he said. "Unwrap it. I think you'll like it," he said and handed me a small box.

I unwrapped the long stick thing first. I looked at it in awe. "Alec this is pretty. What is it?" I asked.

"It's a walking stick..." he said. "I thought you would like it better than the cane."

"It's so pretty... and expensive," I said seeing the tag on it. "I don't deserve this," I sighed. 350€.

He sighs. "I put you in a coma. You deserve everything," he said. "It also came with this. Open it," he said.

I sighed opening the tiny box. "Alec. This is. It's beautiful,"

"There was a market today -- She said she makes them by hand. And said that there is one wish left in the crystal, but you have to be true to heart," he said.

I looked at him. "You're kidding?" I said.

"No. She really said that... I mean I don't know if you believe in magic... but," he said

"Honestly. I'll believe in anything... You are a vampire..." I said.

He chuckled.

"Can you help me put on the necklace for me Alec?" I asked.

He nodded going behind me moving my hair putting on the necklace. "What will you wish for?" He asked.

"I can't tell you. My wish wouldn't come true then," I looked up at him using the walking stick to go to the bathroom, looking into the mirror. "It's beautiful Alec. Thank you."

He nodded. "Let's go show Aro?"

I nodded and slowly headed with him. "I definitely like this so much better than the cane. And it's more fit for me. I'm a queen," I winked at him and laughed.

"Yes. All the crystals for the queen. All hail Queen Izzy," he said laughing.

I laughed. "How can I help you Prince Alec," I smiled. I could be myself around him.

I sighed. "Everything is so different. Being able to hear isn't like what I remembered. Everything is just amazing. The sound of the birds chirping in the morning. Crickets going at night. Just getting the chance to actually really listen to someone talk -- feel what they are talking. You really have to cherish every moment you have. Because you never know what it is like to lose all of it until it's actually gone,"

He nodded and rubbed my back gently.

We eventually got to the throne room.

Alec kept his hand on my back helping me in.

"Hello Izzy. Alec," Aro said seemingly irritated today.

I looked down moving towards Alec. "Can I help you?"

"No," I said shyly looking down. Still fearing Aro.

"Why are you here then?" He asked looking up from his book.

"Because..." I said my voice grew higher and higher.

He just sighed looking down. I slowly made my way over to the blonde male sitting on the third throne. I leaned the walking stick against the throne and sat on his lap. Drawn towards him. "I think I'm going to take a break. My legs are hurting," I said with a fake yawn rubbing my thighs.

The blonde male put his arms around me and pulled me close to him. I did not expect that.

"Hello," I said to him looking up into his eyes.

"Hello child," he said. "How are you?" He asked.

"Im good," I said looking up at him curiously.

He chuckled and gently touched my cheek.

I smiled at him moving closer to him. "I'm Izzy,"

"I know who you are child," he said looking down at me. "The girl who was in a coma," he said.

"Yep," I plopped my p.

Alec goes over. "Im sorry Sir. I'll take her back to her room --"

"No Alec, she's perfectly fine here," He said waving him off.

He sighs. "Are you sure?" He asked.

"Mhmm," the blonde male replied.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"Caius," he said staring deep into my eyes.

I just melted. No one has ever looked at me like that.

I leaned on his chest resting my ear right where his heart was.

He smiled his arms wrapped securely around me.

I melted into him. I was so happy. I swear I could stay here forever.

With one arm still around me he moved his other hand to run his fingers through my hair.

I smiled and let out a sigh of relief. I relaxed into his chest. This is the calmest I've been since I've been here.

He smiled as he continued to run his fingers through my hair. I stayed calm against his chest, just resting. I breathed in his scent. He smelt like lavender.

He smiled and the day went on and I just sat there in his arms on his lap breathing in his sweet lavender smell.

After a little while he picked me up cradling me to his chest. "Where are we going?" I mumbled.

"My room darling," he said carrying me swiftly laying me on the bed. He tucked me in and kissed my forehead. "Goodnight my dear Izzy," he said.