The Human {Editing}

Chapter 47

Victoria's pov

All our hearts were in our throats as we entered Caleb's room. Ashley was the first to speak as she took slow steps towards his bed.

"Caleb? "

A grunt came from him, and I knew I could speak for everyone when I say that that was the best grunt I've ever heard in my lifetime. She was in tears again as she ran the rest of the way towards his bed and jumped on him, cradling his head in her bossom as she cried.

"I thought I lost you" She sobbed in his hair. He winced slightly, but he didn't hesitate to return her hug, though he was weak.

"I'd never leave you baby. Even if I have to fight with death himself" His voice was soft and croaky, but the confidence made it loud enough for us to hear. 

"But I-I felt the bond break"

"It didn't sweetheart" He pulled her back and wiped her tears with his shaky thumbs. "You actually anchored me back here. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I'm so sorry."

Her cries got heavier and he managed well enough to sit up and hugged her as tight as he could. We all watched the beautiful moment in awe, our hearts silently rejoicing that we hadn't lost such a wonderful soul from our lives.

His parents were next to embrace him, though Ashley never left the bed. His wounds were still fresh and I could see that all the squeezing hurt, but he didn't mind.

"I thought I'd have to raise you and kill you again for leaving us" I mumbled to him when it was my turn to hug him.

Unruly tears trickled down my face as I held him. I realised that I did indeed love him dearly and was scared to death about losing him.

"I really do love you Caleb" I added softly, trying my best not to hurt his wounds too much.

"I love you too Tori"

I flashed him a teary smiled then backed away so Lincoln could have his moment also. The poor guy looked scared to hell as he hugged him with glossy eyes. I could see that his relief was overflowing, since he didn't actually lose two brothers in one day.

"I hate to disturb you guys, but he's still low on blood" Nurse Tara said softly. I checked the heart monitor, and indeed, his heartbeat was a bit unusual.

I quickly checked his pulse too, realising it was a bit faint too. I quickly jumped into action, helping Tara set up the machines to transfer the blood. I noticed that it wasn't enough and my thoughts came out loud.

"We're gonna need a donor "

"I'll do it" Luka said immediately, pulling up his sleeves and sitting in the chair beside Caleb's bed.

"Okay I'll just need to run a blood test to see if it's pure and we'll -"

"Doctor Deslandes" He cut me off with a sly smirk. "My blood is fine. Now save my best friend "

I shook my head at him and strapped him up, silently beaming with pride for the man I love. 

"Um, Luna. I got this, you can go and rest. It's been a long day for you guys" A grateful smile took over my lips as I nodded slightly at Tara.