A Long Time Ago

Prove himself

She was making me nervous. She was lying in the bed connected to a couple of wires while I sat next to her, hunched over the seat. Nerves are racking inside of me; the moment I asked her about how her life was different now, she freaked out. I didn't know what to do or how to help her. I was useless and helpless. All the things I didn't want to be as an Alpha. I just want to be her mate. Now, she might not even accept me and I know I deserve it if she does.

'Alpha Axel?' I look up, my eyes tear stained from watching Bryn lay there.

I sniff and straighten up, trying to look manly. 'How is she?' the moment I speak being strong is out of the question.

'Well, she is suffering from a concussion, so just resting for the next few days will be her cure. 

But, I seem to have noticed that she had a panic attack before she came here, and I was wondering what started it?' Nodding my head, I keep stroking her hand. 'I asked her about her life now. She's changed and I wanted to know why.'

The doctor checks Bryn's vitals before clicking his tongue. 'She's obviously not okay. It's not my business to say, but didn't she used to be a beta? Going from Beta to Omega without her parents or best friend must've have been hard. I'm surprised she is even talking to you.' I glare at him, my wolf raging at what he said. 'What?' I grit, letting go of Bryn's pale hand to approach the doctor. 'I dare you to repeat what you just said.' I growl, pacing closer towards him until he is pinned up against the wall. How dare he insult me. I am the alpha, not him.

The doctor gulps, 'Alpha Axel, please calm down. I only meant that-'

I slam his body into the wall again and some of the cement crumbles. 'You do not need to input your ideas about how I'm meant to treat my mate!'

'He's right, son.' My eyes still probably black and full of rage, I turn around sharply to see my father leaning against the door frame with a stern look painted on his face. I release the doctor and race back to my seat.

'What are you talking about, dad?' I ask, pressing a kiss on Bryn's forehead. Dad comes closer to me and puts a hand on my forehead.

'I can't believe that is the Bryn we knew.' He shakes his head and pulls up a chair next to me. 

'This is all my fault, I'm the alpha and meant to know what is happening with my whole pack.' Shaking my head, I try and comfort dad by putting a spare hand on his shoulders.

'We'll make it right. She's a luna now.'

Bryn's POV

I open my eyes, hazy fuzz immediately fixating on my vision. I gulping, the thirst crawls up my throat. 'Water,' I choke, looking around the brightly lit room. I have no idea where I am so anxiety starts building up inside of me.

'Where am I? Some please help me-' A glass of water is pushed up against my lips and I gulp greedily before I realise who gave me it. I immediately turn into omega mode, embarrassed Axel has seen me like this. 'Alpha, I'm sorry to disturb you.' I push myself up to a sitting position, my head pounding. I can't focus on what's around me.

'It's alright, Ms Bryn, your headache should go away soon. It seems you have a minor concussion which was made worse from a panic attack. Take it easy.' The doctor tells me and I nod, not really believing him. I can't take it easy, I'm an omega.

'When can I leave? I have pack duties I need to fulfil and chores to be done,' I say, glancing at Axel. The pained look on his face is prominent and putting strain on his handsome features. Has he been here this whole time? I don't remember...I only remember sitting in the car with him...oh crap. Great. I made a complete mess out of myself.

'You're not going anywhere for another night. Relax please, Luna, get some rest.' My eyes snap up to the doctor. He called me Luna. That can't be right.

'Luna?' I echo with confusion. 'What are you talking about?' Axel strokes my hair, and pushes it away from my forehead.

'You're the luna now, you're my mate.' He exclaims, pressing a small kiss on my cheek. I shuffle back from him. 'No,' I say, 'don't do this.' Axel's father stops talking with the doctor and looks at me, while Axel takes the seat by my bed.

'Do what, baby?' His voice is soothing, like he is trying to send me to sleep. I don't fall for it and just shake my head.

'Don't pretend like you care about me when you don't,' I accuse, a hint of vulnerability seeping into my voice. 'You didn't care about me for two years. None of you did. I became the omega and everyone I loved just, left.' I know my voice when squeaky at the end, and tears pooled at my eyes. It was true. When I was omega, Axel left, his parents stopped coming to see me, my friends didn't care.

Axel and the alpha are both stunned into there seats, a couple tears drip down my cheeks and I look away, not wanting to see there looks of pity. Axel stands up from his seat, glances at me, before walking out of the room with a slam of the door. Great. Some mate that I have. The alpha, however, takes Axels seat and sits beside me.

'Bryn,' he says, whispering, 'I'm so sorry. I don't even know what happened. After we lost your parents, our best friends, we had to grieve. I guess we just forgot about the person who was grieving the most.' I nod my head in agreement, not wanting to break the silence. It was true; they did forget. And I don't know whether or not I can forgive them now. Especially now Axel is my mate.

'Where did Axel go?' I ask instead, changing the subject. The alpha grins as if he knows something.

'He's probably just angry about his situation with you. He wants everything to be okay, but he doesn't know what to do.'

'Prove it.'

'What?'

I nod, 'he needs to prove himself to me. Nothing cheesy or romantic. I just want him to show me he's serious and sorry.'

'Okay, I'll let him know.' The alpha stands up and walks to the door, turning around before he leaves. 'Oh, and call me Uncle Jim again. Like you did before...'

'Bye Uncle Jim,' my smile quirks, cracking like a mirror before he leaves. I don't know what to do. I can't forgive him, not yet.

'Oh, and Bryn? Try and take it easy on Axel.'

When he turns around to leave, I start humming song...When you try your best but you don't succeed...