Fighting for Our Destiny

Chapter 6: Finally Awake

(Derrick's POV)

Stephanie was here and crying. Why is she crying? Memories came back of what happened and my stomach started churning.

"Someone get me something to throw up in!" Dad handed me a pan and everything that could have been in my stomach came up. Once I done that I felt better.

"Son? Are you ok?" Dad spoke first, he seemed hesitant.
"Sore. I feel pretty banged up," I responded.

"I'm going to get the doctor." My father left and a short time later came back with an older man with greying hair.

"I'm Dr. Wilson. How are you feeling, Derrick?"

"Sore."

"Do you remember what happened?"

"I was run off the road and somehow ended up here." I noticed that when the doctor came in, Stephanie moved away. I was afraid she was going to leave but she just sat down next to my mom. I also noticed that she was radiant as ever and so was my mom. Their pregnant bellies have grown considerately.

"How long was I out?"

"You was in a coma for 15 days."

"So that means it's New Years Eve? I missed Christmas. I had Stephanie a Christmas present in the car. What did you do with the car?"

"Max has it," Dad answered. My family was big on Christmas traditions and I missed it because some stupid idiot ran me off the road.

"Derrick, we're going to do some scans to make sure everything is ok internally then you should be able to go home soon."

"Thanks doc." I just wanted him out so that I could be with my family. Hell fire, I haven't seen them in 15 days and even longer than that with Stephanie.

"Let us know if you need anything." De. Wilson walked out the door and I finally got a good look at my family.

"I've missed you so much baby," Mom was the first one to speak. I motioned her over to the bed and hugged her. I cried for the first time since I found out about Stephanie. I let everything out. Mom started crying too and it wasn't long before Dad joined us in the embrace.

"Stephanie?" I said as my parents and I broke apart.

"Yes Derrick?"

"Come here." When she finally got to my bedside I had to ask, "Can I hold you?" I scooted over as best as I could and motioned for her to join me.

She hesitated for a few seconds and I didn't think she would but then she climbed in and snuggled into my side.

"We'll give you two a little bit to talk." Dad started to walk to the door but Mom stayed back. Something dawned in her eyes and she came over to the bed, picked up my hand and placed it on her stomach.

"Feel that? She does that every time I put your hand here. Her name will be Gena Deshea."

"I love it." I could feel my sister kicking a beat against my palm. I smiled thinking about my sister. After my parents left, I looked down at Stephanie and kind of got scared. What if she wasn't here to stay? What if she left me?

"Steph? Can I call you Steph?" She nodded so I continued, it was time to tell her how I felt and explain that I would never give up my mate. "Steph, I love you. When you told me you were raped, I was mad because of what that bastard done to you. I want to be in your life, I couldn't imagine not having you in mine. I love you with all my heart and soul. If you'll let, I'd like to be the father to your pup as well."

"I thought, when you got angry, that you were mad that you didn't get a pure mate. I figured you'd think that way since you're soon to be Alpha."

"No. I want you for the rest of my life. I couldn't wait for my mate and here you are! I think you're absolutely beautiful and this pup is ours not his. You know while we wasn't talking I done research about having mates raped before they meet their mate then being marked can change the pup to have DNA like their true mate."

"Really? So if you mark me the pup will be yours not his?" Stephanie asked incredulously.

"Yup, that's what the research said. We won't know unless we try." Just then there was a knock at the door and Dr. Wilson came in.

"Derrick, we're ready to do those scans."

"Ok doc." Steph climbed off the bed and a nurse came in to help wheel me out.

"Wait. Steph can I kiss you before I go?" I so didn't think she would but she came and kissed me first. The sparks spread through me and I loved how it felt. I could get used to her plush lips on mine.

"See you in a little bit Der." Steph said as we continued on to get the scans done. Hopefully everything is clean and I can go home soon. When I'm home, I'm going to work on mine and Steph's relationship.