Autumn Moon

Chapter five

Ashton's POV

Mica is the cutes little pup I have met. He has long blonde hair that curl at the ends, and bright blue eyes. He's a very pale little boy; you would think this kid had never seen the sun. Although extremely skinny, he's very tall. I'm 6'7 and the kid at four years old already has passed my knees maybe about two inches. And to be honest, this kid has my heart already. I can't tell you why; there's just something about this little boy that makes me want to protect and love him.

As we get closer to the room they left Micas mother in, a scent that I have longed for, for so long is getting stronger. The smell of palm trees, coconuts and an ocean breeze feels my nostrils. My heart is beating fast and my wolf is pacing in the back of my mind.

"Let me see if Caine is finished examining your mother before we go in okay?" Rock said opening the door and then closing it back.

I stand Mica back on the ground as we wait to enter the room. Rock comes back to the door and opens it wide enough for us to come in. Mica runs through the door and straight to his mother. I let Chase enter before walking into the room. When I enter my breathe is taken away.

Laying on the bed was a beautiful women. Long blonde hair that comes down to the small of her back, soft pale pink skin; also likes she hasn't seen the sun in ages. Her lips are chapped but you can't help but notice how plump they are; and if I were to guess she has the same beautiful eyes her son has. However she's not tall; you can tell even with her laying down. She's maybe just hitting five foot if that.

My wolf is starting to go crazy in the back of my mind. The scent I was smelling before I knew about her and the scent I smelled as we made our way down here pleasantly feels my nose. This is her... the girl I have been searching for.. this is my mate.

I shake my thoughts. That can't be right. She has a child... she has to already have a mate. She's got to be marked already. Right?

My wolf keeps scratching to come out. Saying I'm wrong. I can't be...

"Mr. alpha, this is my mommy." Mica introduced me to his unconscious mother.

I smiled. "You have a very beautiful mother Mica."

He smiled proudly at my words.

I walked closer to take a better look at my mate. Getting closer you can see the scars that line her perfect skin on her arms and legs; bruises , old and new, all over her tinny body. She had a splint on her wrist and ankle.

"What happen to her?" I asked saddened to see such a beautiful girl in such a bad state.

"She's been through hell and back I would say." Caine stated smugly from the desk in the corner of the room, where he was writing up her medical report.

"Three broke ribs. A dislocated wrist, and a fractured ankle. I have an ace bandage wrapped around her torso till her ribs get better" He said counting his report. "And those are just the more recent injuries. The son of a bitch that did this to her, ought to be skinned alive. I can tell where she's had multiple broken and dislocated bones, as well as she's been starved."

Anger rushed through my body. My wolf wanting to go find the person that did this to my Luna.

Luna? Come on Ashton, she can't be yours. She's got a child. Her mate is probably searching high and low for her... unless he's the one that did this to her. Then he's gonna Pay.

"Do you know when she will wake up?" Chase asked, bringing me out of my thoughts.

Caine sighed. "She already has," he stared, all three of us snapped our heads towards him. "But I had to Sedate her before she ripped me to shreds and hurt herself worse trying to find her boy." Caine stood up form the desk tucking the report into a folder. "She's a tough one and sure loves that baby."

I turned to look at Mica who was now cuddled up beside his mother fast asleep.

"She will wake up in a couple days. I gave her enough sedatives to get some good rest. Which she desperately needed; by then she should be completely heeled. Even though her wolf suffered some she wasn't totally disconnected from her and the rest she had and is getting now is gonna help. I also put the night shirt on her so when she wakes up she won't be exposed." Caine said. "If you need anything else before she wakes call me."

I nodded and took the chair Caine had and placed it beside her bed.

"Ashton. Are you staying?" Rock asked as the three of them headed to the door.

"Yeah... I'm gonna stay here for a bit." I said looking back at them.

'She's my mate...' I linked to my brother.

He snapped his head back at me.

'Man, are you sure?' He asked.

I nodded 'the pull and connection are strong. Stronger than I thought they could ever be. But...' I didn't finish my sentence and looked down at Mica.

'I know man... maybe it will work out...' my brother comforted me.

I looked back at him and nodded. He gave me a reassuring smile before walking out and closing the door behind him.

Mine or not, marked by another man or unmarked. I'm gonna take care of this women and her sweet boy. They will know what it's like to be loved till I can find the man that gave her Mica.