The Prince’s Unwilling mate

Chapter 145

144 Griffin I was finally taking care of Ayla again, it was awful to see her struggle like that. For a second, I feared that she would just slip back into a coma if I let her sleep for too long. I believed the doctor when she said that would not be the cause. And from the relief on Ayla’s face, she had the same fear before the doctor reassured us both. I don’t think Ayla ever knew how strong I think she is. However, I knew the truth, so feeling her break down in my arms. Feeling her tears soaking my T-shirt was like a stab to the heart. I hated seeing her so broken, and at that moment I had quietly promised her and myself that I would make her feel whole again. I would be the one that showed her how strong she was again. First, that meant taking extra care of her, if I could mend her broken body. To make her feel fit again, it would be easier for the rest to follow. As I undressed her for the first tever, my stomach churned at the sight of her naked body. Full of bruises and cuts, seeing her ribs as she stood there ready to get into the bath. The fingerprints on her hips. Indicating how David had held her down as he was having his way with her. I felt sad, disgusted, and furious all at once. But with how Ayla was feeling, there was no room for my emotions. She was my top priority now. Scared she would fall asleep during bathing, I got into the tub with her. Letting her sit between my legs as I gently washed every inch of her, Thanking the Moon, Goddess that my body did not have its usual reaction to seeing my perfect mate naked. To touching her soft bare skin. Now was not the time, I would not make her feel like that was the only thing I wanted from her. If she would never be touched like that because of what David has 0.00% ||| 14:23 144 Griffin 288 Vouchers. done to her. I would not love her less. I would stay loyal to her to my dying breath.

*** Now she was lying in the bed todrifting off after we bathed and she had eaten the porridge I made her. She askedto wear one of my shirts to bed. And of course, I had agreed, I had always loved seeing her wear my clothes. It always drove hthe feeling of her being mine. Not to mention it was se xy as hell since my shirts were so big on her that they functioned as a mini dress. Now she looks more vulnerable than she does s exy. With how much weight she lost, they were even bigger on her now. And still, I could not help but feel so da mn attracted to her. I had to remind myself that this was not the time. Ayla had too much healing to do. For a second, Dillion rushing into our bedroom was a happy distraction. I figured he missed Ayla too. And was now true to his word rushing in to just tell her something silly. Or show her something he had bought her. I don’t know exactly what he said to her when I was gone, but the doctors were convinced that whatever it was had helped to bring her back to us. When he told us that he had news on David, my heart dropped. My anger soared at the fact that Dillion asked Ayla if she wanted to hear it too. Of course, she didn’t she was far too weak to get involved in the pack business now. But stubborn as my wonderful mate was, she pushed herself up, rešting against the headboard. Gesturing at her throat to indicate that she couldn’t speak yet. Dillion presented her with a small whiteboard with markers so she could join in the conversation without needing to speak. She smiled at him and started writing on it before Dillion even said a word. 28.51% 14:24 144 Griffin 145 Ayla. I loved how Griffin worried forabout being confronted with pack business. It was just like him. At first, I fought it he always was so worried aboutand tried to shelterfrom it all. When we first started to get to know each other, I figured it was because he didn’t trust me. In my mind him being so protective ofwas because like most of the wolves in my life had before he sawas weak,

unable to handle things. I learned that it was not like that, all he wanted to do was to keepsafe. Not because he felt like I needed it. But because that is just how he shows his love. And how could I ever refuse to feel loved by this man? He was partially right about this one too. While I would hate not being in the loop. Knowing David had escaped worried me. More than anyone else I knew exactly what the man was capable of and that was enough to scare me. Hannah being pregnant with David should not botherat all. It was not like I wanted to be with David anymore and I still hated Hannah. The last thing I should do is pity the she-wolf that made my life into a living hell. Yet I could not help myself, I still wanted to raise a family with Griffin. Becoming a mother should be the most beautiful thing on this earth. The moment that you’re no longer just a couple but finally beca family. Needing to go through all of that alone must be horrible. But to think it was because David used her, and wanted nothing to do with her because he honestly was insane must be even worse. Now she is imprisoned, I don’t know when her trial is or when her punishment will be. But it must be terrifying to be in a prison cell. And even if I knew it was out of selfish reasons. Because she wanted David for herself. She did helpwhile I was in that dungeon. 0.00% ||| O 14.24 T 145 Ayla 288 Vouchers I kept thinking of ways to help her when as I snuggled up in the bed. It didn’t take long forto fall into a peaceful sleep even with all the worries on my mind. All because of Griffin’s presence next to me, it was so warm and soothing and it madefeel so safe. “It is good to see you again my dear?” I whirled around at the now familiar face of Selene. If I was seeing the Moon Goddess that only meant one thing. I had died or slipped back into a

coma. “Don’t be scared you are still sleeping I just wanted to say my goodbye” She reassured me. It did feel different than the last tI was here, it felt like I had little control over this body. Like I was tethered to somewhere else and I was just visiting her. And it was not like I didn’t have things I wanted to tell Selene. No matter how happy I am that I am back with Griffin and the rest of my life. Getting there was a struggle after she toldherself that I had suffered enough at the hands of her mistakes. “You could have said goodbye before, you could have also toldhow to get back to my body and not letstruggle like I did” I snapped at her. For sreason the previous conversations we had madefeel more like Selene was a close friend. One you could get mad with if there was a good reason for it. Without the fight meaning a falling out. “I understand you feel that way my child, but you were the one that had to make that decision. To leave everything be, just focus all of your inner strength, all of your willpower on getting back. Not because you needed to, not because you were expecting the picture-perfect life when you got back there. No, because you knew life would never be 27.77% ||| O 14:24 145 Ayla 288 Vouchers perfect. Because knowing that you chose to be with Griffin because you knew that all the good would outweigh all the bad. Havingpresent to answer all your questions would have been nothing than a hindrance.” Selene explained and strange enough it made sense. “You will fully heal, and you and Griffin will have a wonderful life. I promise you because being with your true mate means you accept my blessings. All of them” With those parting words the world seemed to shimmer and shake as the heavenly valley disappeared around me.

*** Hours later I woke up from an otherwise dreamless sleep. Or at least nothing worth remembering. When I did wake up my throat felt a lot better. Griffin was still tapping away at his laptop. And I can only imagine how behind he got on his work while searching for me. It’s weird still not knowing so much of what happened from the moment I got kidnapped until this very moment. I had only been out of my coma for a few hours. Most of those hours I had spent sleeping but it was what the doctor advised and for the first tin my life, I wasn’t going to be stubborn. Deep down I was scared of the consequences it seemed miraculous I had cout of it all with no permanent damage. Or at least not physical I have no idea how I will feel once I am able to get out and about again. And I tried not to think about it either. I needed to focus on getting physically healthy again. The next step was to shift again. I had missed Willow and not being able to shift for so long is terrible for both our human and wolf form. So the only way I would be completely healed is after shifting and letting Willow roam free again. “Oh, Darling you’re awake, are you feeling hungry” Griffin had obviously noticed I was awake even if I just laid still wrapped up in my thoughts. With wanted to see him smile again, and with my throat feeling so 54.03% ||| O 14.24 145 Ayla. 288 Vouchers much better. I wanted to do something nice for him. “I am more hungry for ssnuggling with my wonderful mate,” I told him. This table to talk without getting another coughing fit. The doctor toldthat with my werewolf healing. My throat would need to feel better within a few hours and it was another thing she was right about.

Griffin rushed to get the laptop off his lap, pullinginto his lap, in the spot where his laptop had just rested. Being in his arms again felt right, it madefeel strong like I could overcome everything the universe still had in store for me. I wanted to kiss Griffin, tangle my hands in his her, and pull him closer to me. Sure I was still exhausted and could probably not do much more than just kissing him. But I would be fine with that. I just wanted us to feel close, I wanted to show him my love and for us wolves, there is no way to better show your love than being physical. To say I was surprised and a little disappointed when Griffin pulledinto his chest, hugginginstead of kissingwas an understatement. 83.22%