The Arsonist (Warren Peace)

Chapter Twenty

Blakes POV

I cracked my eyes open and was blinded by a bright light but I fought to keep them open and saw that I was surrounded by a lot of nurses. I tried to talk but was immediately shushed, “save your energy sweetheart.” I looked around but didn’t see Warren, ”Warren?” I tried to sit up but Clarissa pushed me back down, “it’s okay he’s in the hall we need to get you stabilized before he sees you.” I tried to push against her, “I need to see him.” she crouched down so she was eye level with me.

“Give us five minutes to get you stabilized and we’ll get him to you, deal?” I swallowed thickly, but nodded, “deal.” I let her push me back down so I lying flat. They checked my vitals, my reaction time, my pupil dilation, and multiple other tests. Most of the doctors and other nurses left only leaving one male doctor and Clarissa, “well Blake my name is Dr. Lahey and it looks like you’re a literal miracle case I’m going to be straight with it. The chances of you waking up were slim to none especially this early on.”

He flipped through a medical chart and clicked his tongue, “we’re going to keep you a day or two for observation.” I nodded and looked at Clarissa, “can she be my nurse/caretaker?”  he nodded, “if that’s who makes you comfortable then I will comply.” I let out a breath, I didn’t realize I was holding and she squeezed my hand and I gave her a smile. He wrote a few more things on the chart, “alright I’ll be  back for further observation later.” he left and I gave Clarissa a panicked look, “he’s gonna find out about my healing.”

Warren was only going to speed up the process but I needed him here, “I don’t know if I can stop it from happening.” she cupped my face, “it’ll be okay trust me.” she left and Warren appeared not even five seconds later, “Blake?” he stood in front of me, “hey firecracker.” he smiled and rolled his eyes at me, “I heard you earlier.” he looked confused, “Waiting for Superman it was cute.” the smile on his face grew, “I wrote a song too I mean it’s not really happy though.” he nodded playing with my fingers, “I really thought I was going to lose you and never get to tell you how I actually felt.” 

I tucked a piece of his long hair behind his ear, “I know I thought I was gone for a moment too.” I hesitated, “Warren I saw my mother.” he teared up, “I took away your chance to be with your mother?” he sounded really torn about that and I cupped his cheeks, “no, Warren you didn’t, it was my choice I wanted to stay but then she showed me the alternative of me leaving this world and I hated what I saw I don’t want you to become that person I will be with her one day it’s just not my time yet.” 

I wiped away the tear that slipped from his eyes, “I may not be the happiest person in this world but as long as I have you by my side I think I’ll manage just fine.” I noticed his eyes flicker to my lips as I spoke, “can I tell you how I truly feel?” my anxiety raised but this was probably one of the only times he was going to be straight up with me, “yeah of course Warren.” he grabbed my hand that was on his cheek and he squeezed it.

“I’m so in love with you I didn’t know how to feel about that or even if you liked me back so I did what I do best and tried to push you away because I was scared of how I was feeling and I broke up with Nicole because I also realized I never loved her especially not how I feel towards you.” It felt like a piece of my heart snapped into place, “yes Warren I love you so much you can’t even begin to understand I didn’t tell you because I thought you might freak out, the real reason I turn into a wolf whenever I’m upset around you is because you’re my mate.”

He smiled, “so we were literally destined to be together.” I shrugged, “my mother never went into too much detail but not all soulmates find theirs or they get rejected and die from heartbreak but yes Warren we were technically destined to be together.” Will rushed in, “oh thank god you’re ok the hospital called dad and said you were in an accident.” I lifted a brow, “where are they exactly?” they ran into the doorway as I finished the question, “turns out we’re not as fast as we used to be.” I nodded, “at least you’re here though they might kick you out soon since visiting hours will be over within the hour.” 

Josie waved that statement off as she sat in one the chairs, “nonsense we’re your family can’t make us leave that easily.” and I nodded, “okay then.” I pulled Warren onto the bed and laid my head on his chest and I didn’t miss the cute little smile Josie gave us after about thirty minutes of random chatter Clarissa came in, “hey sweetheart I need to prep you for a CT scan.” Warren was a little reluctant to let me go, “so why do I need a CT scan done?” she pulled out her phone and she pointed to the gash on my forehead.

“When you hit your head it caused some intracranial swelling which is why you entered the coma in the beginning the doctor wants to do a CT scan to see if the swelling has gone down.” I nodded and she checked my eye response again, “well that looks like it’s doing well.” she pressed around the gash area, “does any of this hurt?” I shrugged, “it’s more like a dull ache than actually acute pain.” she nodded noting that down, “alright let’s head down.” I grabbed Warren’s hand, “Warren I will be fine I promise you, the shapeshifting abilities help with that and being with my mate speeds up the process so I’ll be completely healed by the end of next week.” 

He sighed, “alright I’m not going anywhere.” I scrunched my nose, “this is going to take a little bit of time go shower and get something to eat.” he opened his mouth to protest, “do it for me please I’ not going anywhere anytime soon.” he sighed and nodded, “alright fine but I’m coming straight back here.” I nodded, “that’s fine.” with that Clarissa wheeled me to the CT room.