The Lone Wolf

Chapter Nine: Ouch.

For some reason, Justin and I haven't been communicating as much, since that, um, issue with the Pups. Right now, I sit in my room with his guitar- he finally just gave it to me.

I sigh and sit on the bed. I start to play and realize I'm playing a song by He Is We.  

"Merrily we fall out of line, out of line, I'd fall anywhere with you, I'm by your side! Swingin' in the rain, humming melodies, we're not going anywhere until we freeze! I'm not afraid anymore, I'm not afraid... Forever is a long time. But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side!

"Carefully we'll place for our destiny, you came and you took this heart and set it free. Every word you write or sing is so warm to me, so warm to me. I'm torn, I'm torn to be right where you are. I'm not afraid anymore, I'm not afraid. Forever is a long time, but I wouldn't mind spending it by your side. Tell me every day I'd get to wake up to that smile! I wouldn't mind it, at all. I wouldnt mind it at all. You so know me, pinch me gently, I can hardly breathe! For... ever is a long, long time! But I wouldn't mind spendin' it by your side! Tell me every day I'd get to wake up to that smile! I wouldn't mind it, at all, I wouldn't mind it at all!" I stop playing and realize I'm hurt that he seems to be angry at me. I didn't want to lose the Babies.

"That was good." Dani says, from the doorway. I let out a little squeak- I've been loads more jumpy- and I jump.

"Thanks, Dani." I say, halfheartedly. Suddenly I feel like a thousand knifes are being jabbed into my stomache and I grab it, wincing. The pain gets so bad, I see white...

"Are you okay!?" she asks, when I come back to. Her voice echoes and I realize I am on the floor. And I am drenched in sweat. How hot.

"Y-yeah." I mumble. I try sitting up but a stab of pain makes me lay back down.

"Should I get Justin?" I know how worried she is. Hell, I'm worried. You'd think that they'd all know I've been having these attacks. But I am a good liar.

"No!" I nearly scream.

"Why not?" Dani is clearly startled.

"No need to worry him.." I say.

"Do you need help up?" I realize then she is kneeling beside me. I nod, and she stands up. After wiping her pants off, she helps me stand up. I usually have to wait until the pain completely subsides.

"Thanks." I gasp, as I have another attack of pain. I sit on the bed and take slow, deep breaths. Nobody ever has this many issues after the surgery.

"You need to tell him."

"I can't... He'll make a mountain out of a molehill!" I exclaim.

"When you guys marry in a week, he'll find out, anyway."

"Shit! My wedding is in a week!"

"You forgot?" I just nod.

"How long has this been going on?" she motions towards my stomache. I hesitate. I don't want her freaking out.

"Since the surgery." I answer, honestly, with a sigh.

"How many do you have a day?"

"More and more, lately. Why?" she stands up and rushes out. "Dani!?" I yell. She doesn't come back and I can not chase her. She returns shortly with the Healer.

"Sit." Lou demands. I have just managed to stand up, too.

"Look, I don't know why you both are freaking out! I'm fine! Ow!" I have another attack at that moment.

"Luna, please put this girl into a deep sleep. I believe we have a Stray!" I feel the color drain from my face. A Stray is when a pregnancy goes wrong (with Wolves, it's when they eat each other.) and the Runt managed to stay out of the way. It then eats at your insides until it reaches your heart. Suddenly, my eye-lids feel droopy and I fall asleep......................................................................................