Tattooed Luna

“Woman...” Alec shook his head but looked atjust like | pictured. “You need to stop trying to die on me. Do you know what it’s like to watch your

mate lifeless under your arms? You take a piece ofwith you every tthis happens.”

“I didn’t try to go in the water. | tried to get out.” | felt bad he went through this but it wasn't like | put myself in that position.

“I know. Look at the bruises that are forming on your arms.”

Pulling the blanket to the side, my arm slipped out from under the heated blanket. Deep purple bruises were forming on my arms. There was multiple

spots where my arms hit the edge of the ice. “Oh.”

There was a soft knock on the door a moment before the nurse looked in. “How are you feeling?” She asked. Walking in, she had a medical boot and

clothes with her.

“Ready to go home.”

“I bet. Lettake the 1.V. out. | have a wheel chair for you. As much as you probably don’t want it, you body is still not functioning property. Until you

get back to a normal temp, be careful holding babies, anything breakable or doing anything strenuous. You will probably be sore tomorrow but again,

your wolf will heal you. If | may, take a hot shower and body heat is the best way to keep your body tempature where it needs to be.”

She had pulled the I.V out and put a bandage over it. “Sounds good.” | said as | tried to sit up. She was right, | was incredibly weak.

“I don't have anything warmer than scrubs.” The nurse frowned. “Did you still have the blanket you brought her in?” She asked Alec.

“Yeah, I'll have them bring it.” Alec sighed as he helpedsit up. Together, they gotdressed and the nurse but on the boot.

“Can you carry her to the wheelchair?” The nurse asked as she helpedswing my legs around.

“Sure.”

“Gently.” | said as my body protested

“Still think you are up for sex?” Alec asked in the mind-link.

“Of course. I'll just lay there and you can do all the work.” | said as he placedin the wheelchair. It was just outside the room so | saw Jasper walk

up with the blanket.

“Damn, luna. You look like shit.” He joked.

Alec growled and | laughed. Which hurt. “Even half dead, | look better than you.”

“Luna?” The nurse asked, she took a step back and looked at Alec. “What pack are you from?”

“Black Moon Pack.” Alec said.

“I should have recognized your names. I'm part of Alpha Jace’s pack.”

“Little far from home, aren't you?” Alec asked.

“I am. | am part of a traveling nursing program. It was a pleasure to meet you both. | hope next t| see you it isn’t in the hosptial.” She bowed and

started to walk away.

“What was your name?” | asked, quickly.

“Melonie.” She answered with a smile.

“Please cto our winter ball next weekend. You can ask Jace about details.”

“I will, thank you.” She waved before walking away.

“Let's go.” Alec pushed the wheel chair down the hall but stopped before going outside. “Where is the car?”

“To the left.” Jasper said and went outside. He motioned for the car to pull forward so | didn’t have to be in the cold any longer. It was still snowing.

As soon as it pulled up, Alec pickedup and carriedout to the SUV. Jasper opened the door and Alec climbed in the middle. He followed us

and got in the back with Emmy. Colt and Penny were up front.

“Let's go.” Alec grumbled as he got us situated. | was still on his lap with my head on his shoulder.

“Can | sleep now?” | asked in the mind-link.

“Yes, love. You are safe. | have you.” Alec squeezedtighter and | closed my eyes. Grabbing a fist full of his shirt, it didn’t take long forto let

the blackness fill me.

“Love, we are here.” Alec was rubbing my back as he tried to wakeup.

“Already?” | yawned as | saw my house in the windows.

“Yeah. You need to take a shower to finish warming up. Then we will get you in scomfy clothes.”

Alec didn't verbally answer but when

the door shut J assumed he nodded.

Alec carriedine all the way to the «_

bath room, Sitti ngon the toilet”

he turned the shower on. He dign't

say afything as he took my boot off

a nd.then gotund ressed: Pie got

himself undressed and then helped

. 2)

At first the water was too much so

Alec turned itZdown until | got

comfortaplethen turned it up. Soon,

my shivers stopped and my skin &

turned-red. Thankfully, we had a

benctithat Alec could siton as

he-washed my hair and the my

bady. As the water hit meshe

washed his body.

After he was done, he kneeled in front of me. “How are you feeling? Do you want to sit here longer?”

“Of course.” Alec stood and moved to get out.

That surprised him that | was

showing thisghuch vulnerability.

Usually, I likexto be alone but right N

now, | waited him with me. <

Thankfully, he didn't respond but he

pickeup and sat down, pitting

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me.on his lap. It wasn't sexual but

regre of comfort. Leaning

rested my head on his cliest,

relaxing to his breathing patterns.