Bound, Fated and Forbidden

Hidden Protector pt 2

Chapter 17: Hidden Protector pt 2

I was jolted awake by an icy touch on my arm. I groaned in pain as the tubes and needles in my arms pulled. They instantly left my skin and the machines all turned off simultaneously. I whipped my head around, my heart beating fast and my breathing heavy. I tried to speak but my throat hurt and I could barely make a whisper. I saw something move by the window and strained my eyes to see what it was.

The lack of blood had an effect on my night vision but the figure slowly moved into the light. My green eyes were staring into hard black ones. He had a smirk on his face. His blonde hair fell over his shoulders ending near his collar bone and the fringe was swept to the side. He stepped towards me until he was crouched down beside the bed, eye-level with me. He brought a glass to my lips and tipped it back, allowing the thick red liquid to touch my lips. I parted my lips and let blood drip slowly down my throat, relieving me of the burning.

I nodded at him at he put the glass on my nightstand. he stood and reached his hand out to me. I looked at it before looking back up to his face, studying it.

"Who are you?" I asked, my voice hard. He chuckled softly and dropped his hand.
"I'm Ika. I'm here to protect you." He said, not once cracking a smile.
"Protect me?"
"Yes, my master promised your mother."
"What? My mum?"
"Yes." He reached his hand out one more time and I grasped it, pulling myself out of bed. I had to rely on Ika for support, my body was still very weak, my night gown reached the floor.

As we walked, my feet dragged across the floor. Ika wrapped his arms around my waist as he stood behind me and faced me towards the window. He leaned in, placing his lips on my neck and his touch made me shiver. He kissed up towards my ear and whispered,
"You're in danger here."

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Beeping filled my ears and I groaned at the ancient headache, pounding in my head. I reached my hand up massaging my temples and was greeted with a warm touch, and warm breath being blown across my face as someone whispered to me. Slowly their voice came into focus as i pried my eyes open, blinking them rapidly. I met Jonah's eyes and his face read total relief as he spoke to me.

"Tee, thank God you're awake I was so worried." He was lit up like an excited puppy. Technically he was. He kissed my forehead before being pushed aside by the nurse. She checked my vitals and reflexes and gave me a glass of blood. I was slightly confused at the pain I still felt, I should've been stronger after the blood I had last night, and I don't remember going back to sleep, or putting the needles back in.

I shook the thoughts from my head and looked around hazily.
"Where is Lucas?" I asked, my voice rough and strained. Jonah's face dropped and his shoulders slumped. The door opened behind him and Lucas walked in with an unknown man next to him. My face lit up in a grin when I saw Lucas' eyes.

His smile matched mine as he rushed forwards and pulled me into his arms, careful not to rip out the needles. I nuzzled into his neck and sighed, breathing his scent. My weak hands lightly gripped the material of his shirt.

I was so consumed in the sensation of having Lucas near me again that I almost missed the door slamming closed. Startled, I looked up only to find the unknown man standing awkwardly by the door. Lucas sighed and nodded to the man, who turned and quietly left the room.

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{Written in Jonah's P.O.V}
-Full moon-

I had fainted in Tahleyah's room. I was too weak to even stay by her side when she was most vulnerable. How would I ever be able to look after her if I can't even control myself on a full freaking moon?! I don't deserve her.

Fate it is being cruel, bonding her to both me and my brother. We agreed to let her make the decision, but either way, it will tear us apart.

That smile on her face, the way she nuzzled into him, it made me feel sick. Then it made me feel angry.There is no way she will be with my brother. I loved her first, I protected her from his anger and ungentle actions. She will be mine. She is mine.