I woke up feeling that someone was holding my hand. By the sparks coming from it, I know that it's Zeus. I slowly opened my eyes and scanned the room. The wall was painted white. I'm in the hospital.
I look at my mate who is peacefully sleeping beside me. He has black under his eyes and he looks pale. I slowly pulled my hand off his grip but he suddenly woke up.
"Kath?" He sounds relieved seeing me moving.
"C-Can I have water please?" I said with a sore throat. He gave me water and helped me to drink it.
"How are you feeling? Do you feel something? Are you hurt?" He asked, looking so worried yet so damn handsome.
I touched his face and slowly pulled him into a hug. I'm happy seeing him like this. He cares about me. Something inside me I want to be taken care of, the feeling of someone caring for me is the best feeling ever.
"Why Kath? Is there any problem? Do you want me to call the healer to check you?" He said, hugging me back and kissing my forehead.
"I'm fine, let's just stay like this for a while," I said.
"Thank you," he said.
"For what?"
"To save me back there, but next time, try not to get killed." He said, half laughing.
"But I'm still alive." But I feel something changed. "But it's strange, I feel something different in my body."
"Maybe that's because I am giving you some of my blood," he said.
"What? You give me your blood?"
"Yes, the healer asked for it, for your fast recovery." He proudly said.
I think he likes it, that he gave me something for me. Thanks to that blood, I feel strong and healed right now. Pureblood royals heal faster than other wolves. It's a trait that has been passed through generations.
"Kath?"
Zeus pulled away and I saw my Dad and brother standing near the door.
"Dad? Sam? What are you two doing here?"
Dad ran to me and caged me with his arms.
"Zeus told me about what happened here. How are you? Are you feeling better now?" Dad.
"I'm okay now Dad, who's looking after the pack if you and Sam are here?" I said, looking at both of them.
"Don't worry about it. I let Mark take charge for a while. We'll be back today," he said.
I looked at my brother and he smiled at me.
"Wait how long am I here?"
"You are out for two days. Don't worry, your birthday will be in two days from now. Just rest." My brother.
"That's cool, I'm going to see my friends and I will meet your mate," I said, smiling at him.
"Yes, little kitten," Brother said.
We keep talking and exchanging information about the palace and my former pack. My Dad decided to discuss the attack and why there was a union of rogues. They came to the decision that my Dad would also help with the investigation. Actually, I don't want to get him involved since he's already too old for that.
After lunch, they said goodbye and returned home. I'm going to see them soon and I'm excited about celebrating my birthday with my mate. I want him to meet my best friends.
"You look happy." Zeus.
He didn't leave my side all day and he kept checking and asking me what I needed.
"I'm just excited about my birthday and I want you to meet my friends," I said.
He sits at my side at the end of the bed. He looks tired.
"Zeus, I think you need to rest. I will be released tomorrow morning. You can come back here tomorrow." I said to him.
"I'm fine." He said.
"No, you're not. Please go get some rest." I said.
"Can I just sleep here with you? The bed can accommodate us." He said, smiling.
I never expected that he would ask me that. Sharing a bed seems a good idea since I'm craving a physical connection. He has changed a lot these past few days. He lets his guard down whenever he's with me.
"Okay, come here." I moved a little for him to lie down beside me. I feel tired so I lie down too. We are facing each other, he keeps staring at me. I put my pointer finger to his eyes. "Sleep Zeus," I said, and he closed his eyes with a smile on his lips.
Maybe I am lucky to have him as my mate. This one is a Greek god's face and body, but I know, deep inside, he is kind although heartless and soulless sometimes. I know he cares for me. I should let down my guard too, whenever I'm with him and accept his mistakes. Even a king is not perfect at all.
I fell asleep next to him.
*****
I wake up in the morning feeling lonely without the heat of Zeus' body. Since now I know that he is my mate, my body is responding to the pull of our bond together. I looked at my table and there was a note. Above the note is a white rose.
Kath,
I'll be back before lunch. See you later.
Zeus.
A simple note that brings joy to my heart. " What a great morning, I said to myself.
I fixed myself. Thank God that my room has its own bathroom. I clean myself and brush my teeth. I want to look good when he comes back.
As he promised, he came back before lunch. He brought me food and we ate together and then we went home.
The Queen greeted me and wanted to chat with me, but Zeus told her that I needed to rest first. We can talk some other time.
"Where do you want to rest, your room or our room?" He asks. I looked at him and smiled.
"I miss my bed." He looked sad at my answer. "But I want to sleep in our room," I said, smirking at him.
He opens his door and his scent fills me.
"Go and get some sleep. Tomorrow we will be heading to your father's pack." He kissed me on the forehead and we slept together again.
I'm excited about tomorrow's event. I will finally see my old pack again.