Stronger As One

Words of Truth

I don't know how long I had sat on the floor of the room. People kept coming in going but I didn't need to move.. my body was tethered to the hospital bed. It felt like time meshed together, and gave me no bearings on how long I've been in a coma for. 

Jason was now sitting in a chair next to the bed. He held on of my hands and was speaking words I couldn't hear. I moved and stood opposite of him and leaned in. I was desperate to hear what he was whispering. 

He leaned back in his chair and dropped my hand. His eyes were fixed on the ceiling and he seemed to be contemplating his next words. I knelt on the ground and rested my head on the mattress. 

Jason let out a soft sigh before speaking, " I've had so much time this past week to think over every aspect our life together thus far." 

So its been a week? A very lonely week at that. 

"I have done a lot to hurt you. I didn't appreciate this time to learn about you.. and to help you transition to this new life. I let my head get to me, even when my wolf was defending the situation I didn't listen.. and then.. we both decided to hurt you." He draped his arm over his eyes, "We did something that we can never take back.. no matter how much time passes.. no matter how much stronger our bond gets.. it will always be there.. just lingering."

I watched Jason push up from the chair and pace the room. My heart was hurting watching the slow break down of my mate.

"I spent so much time putting you down.. trying to mold you into something that I envisioned my mate to be. I should have been cherishing every moment with you. What if you don't wake up Dustin? I want to know what happened that caused this." He paused and glanced at my body, "After all this pack has put you through.. you've done nothing but try to fix what happened with Onyx. You know, he's been asking about you. What do I tell a young wolf?" He turned away again and continued pacing, " What about the new parents of the wolves you saved? These are mates that have struggled with infertility and you gave them hope. You gave them this ability to care for a pup that's been through such an experience. I can't just let you wither away without getting the praise you deserve for all you've done for this pack. I.. I need to show you what a true mate is..I.." His voice trailed off. 

I was clutching at my chest watching every little movement of him. Everything that has occurred has caused such a whirlwind in my head. The human side of me wants to so badly push him away.. to run and never look back. But the wolf in me is fighting so strongly against it, this supernatural bond makes decisions so much more difficult. If I was a simple human this would have been so much easier to handle. 

"Dustin.. I love you. I truly do, and when you wake up.. I vow to show you that every single day.. I promise." 

He went to my bedside and gripped my and again. 

I felt an odd pressure in my own hand. I looked at it quizzically but slowly black began to mud my vision. The edges wavered and swirled as is slowly grew and grew. I felt myself beginning to panic.

Is this it? Am I dying?

I sacrificed myself to save the Alpha.. at least I did something worthy with my life. 

I felt a calm wash over me as my vision was completely engulfed by darkness. 

A dull ache began to fill my head. I didn't imagine dying to feel like this..

Its been awhile since we last spoke hasn't it? a familiar voice spoke. 

Joy coursed through my veins as I felt my wolf walking within my mind. I greatly missed the comfort it brought and having him there to get through life.