Alpha’s Cursed Mate

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Leo’s POV

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“Alpha, Alpha!!” The head of the pack patrols yelled at me with urgency through the mind link thereby interrupting the sleep Blake had forced me to have. I jerked up instantly and looked around for any threat.

“What?!” I groaned as I rubbed my eyes.

“We have found the Luna,” The head of the pack patrols said and Leo looked up immediately. Jeff moved uncomfortably as he heard this.

“What did you say?” He asked again to be sure of what he asked.

“We have found the Luna but she is unconscious. We know you will be angry if you see us with her so it’ll be better if you come to the southern part of the pack.” He said and before he could finish. I already slipped out of the room and pack house. I ran in an inhumane speed as I sped through the thick bushes. I sniffed around as I drew near them. I then got to where they were. They stood surrounding her. Surrounding my lost mate. I growled so loud that they paved way from me to meet her. She was lying down there with her clothes soaked and her hair wet. It must be because of the dew that had fallen in earliest time of the morning. I bent down and carried her. I rushed to the pack hospital and all the doctor’s scrambled around as they saw me.

“This way, Alpha.” One of the doctors said and I rushed into the ward and laid her carefully on the bed. She had her eyes closed and her breath was shallow.

“Do something.” I gritted out as well the doctor tried connecting some strings and all those wires I don’t care to know about their uses.

Then the doctor turned towards me. I looked at him with creased eyebrows.

“And why are you stopping?” I asked.

“Alpha sir, please give us some space.” He said in the most polite of his voice.

“He’s right.” Blake’s voice said behind me. When did he get here by the way?

I looked at the doctor then at Rose.

“Make sure she wakes up.” I said and just when we were about to step out, a sneeze stopped us. I froze midway and turned around immediately to look at Rose. She had her eyebrows scrunched then her eyes partially closed. Maybe because of how the light was bright.

“Rose,” My voice came out throaty as I jogged to her side and sat down beside.

“Leo? Is that you?” She asked and I nodded my head. She sat up gently and looked at me more clearly now.

“You are real?” She asked as she touched my face.

“Yes, I am. What happened to you?” I asked.

“I don’t know. I just…” She winced out and held her head on the side.

I can’t force her to think right now. I am not heartless.

“Hey, don’t force it. You will try to later. But for now, you need rest.” I said to her but she looked at me with pleading eyes as if I should not leave her here. I nodded my head and pulled her into a hug.

Then someone cleared his throat behind me.

“Announce to the pack that their Luna is back and inform her parents about it.” I said to Blake and he nodded his head before exiting the ward.

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Rose and I sat down here for what seemed like minutes or perhaps hours. I tried untangling myself from her but she won’t bulge. That was when the dickhead, Jeff, told me she had fallen asleep because of stress. I gently placed her head on the pillow. As I was about to stand, her hand gripped my shirt so tight. I shook my head and sat down close to her. She kept mumbling incoherent words and she was sweating profusely.

Then Blake’s mate, Martha, comes in with a basket in her hands.

“I brought food her.” She announced like she was thinking I would question her. I just had that blank face as she opened the basket. The aroma of the food she cooked drifted into my nostrils and that was when I realized that I haven’t eaten much lately except for the casual fruits I eat.

“Please, wake her up.” She said as she served some into the plate.

“What of her parents? Have they been informed?” I asked her.

“Yes, Nora and Austin are on their way here.” She said and I tapped Rose who opened her eyes almost immediately.

“Your food is here.” I said and she looked at Martha.

“Martha.” She called out with a smile.

Okay, so her behavior is starting to worry me.

“Take this drink. It helps cool the mind.” Martha said, handling a drink to her. Rose collected it with a smile of gratitude and gulped it down within seconds. Her eyes found their way to the plate where Martha has served her food and drool kind of slipped through her lips. I furrowed my eyebrows.

One thing is for sure, whosoever kidnapped Rose must have denied her food.

“Give her the food.” I ordered and Martha gave her the plate. Rose literally snatched it from her that made Martha almost gasp. She dug into the plate like her life depended on it.

“Hey, slowly.” Martha said when Rose choked on the food. She looked at Martha and licked her lips.

“It feels like I have not eaten in ages.” She said, confirming my thoughts.

“Oh, sorry about that. Here, drink some water.” Martha said, giving her a cup of water. The door squeaked open and I could feel Rose’s parents presence behind.

“Oh my god!” Nora gasped as she ran towards her daughter. I stood up to let them have the mother and daughter moment while I go sort out something with Blake.

“Leo?” Rose’s voice stopped me. I breathed out and looked at her with smile. She smiled in return and I nodded my head before exiting the office.

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So after I left the hospital, I was informed by Austin that there was no harm down to my mate and that she was discharged already. So she could come home earlier. Martha had come to get her clothes while Damien and Ciara was on their way to come and meet her. Leticia had stayed behind at Damien’s pack since she planned to bond with dad.

I looked around as the pack members scurried around trying to stand in waiting for their Luna’s arrival.

After we were all done, I mind linked Martha to bring Rose.

As soon as they walked through the door, everybody yelled. “Welcome back, Luna!”

She burst into a big grin as she looked around.

“Gosh, Luna. We were so scared that we thought we would lose you after you just became our Luna.” One of the members said and Rose hugged her.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“I’m really sorry for giving you all a scare.” She said and they all nodded.

“Why don’t we have a party since we just got our Luna back?” A masculine voice yelled out of the crowd and everyone nodded in their head in agreement.

“Okay, party it is.” Blake yelled and they all went around bringing drinks I never knew existed in the pack house out. I walked over to meet Rose and escorted her upstairs.

She sat down on the bed.

“So tell me, what happened to you? Like who took you?” I asked her. She seemed to think about it for a moment but she shook her head.

“I-I can’t remember.” She groaned out. They must have wiped her memory. I sighed and sat down close to her.

“It’s alright. We will find out together.” I said and pulled her into a side hug. She rested her head on my shoulder.

“Leo?” She called out.

“Huh?”

“Sing for me.” She said and I nearly choke on my spit.

“What?!”

“Sing for me.” She said again as if I did not hear at first.

“I don’t know how to sing.” I said.

“Please, for my sake.” She begged and looked at me, batting her eyelashes. I scoffed out and cleared my throat.

I always listens to music according to my mood but I sincerely don’t know which song I should sing for her right now.

“Choose.” I said to her.

“If you need me by Julia Micheals.” She said and I breathed out in preparation for my impromptu audition with my mate. I have listened to the song several times since it was on playlist.

Newsflash: Leticia forced it there. She said it was her favorite at that time.

I started singing the song with my not so cool voice.

I don’t know why she chose this song but it felt like she was referring to the time she was kidnapped. She really needed me. And I was too helpless to help her. I closed my eyes to prevent myself from bursting into tears. With her, there are no boundaries.

*Later That Day*

Damien and Ciara arrived soon after the party and they went upstairs to see Rose. She had fallen asleep while I was singing that song with my horrible voice.

“So she did not say anything about who kidnapped her?” Ciara asked for the umpteenth time while I just nod my head positively in response.

“Have you had a beef with someone in the past?” Austin asked me. And I looked at him.

“I should be the one to ask you that question. Like heck!, I never knew I would be the Alpha of Ash Woods Pack. Everything just happened. And how would I have fought with some other supernatural s? I don’t even know where they are or even exist?” I huffed in pure annoyance at the questions they were asking me as if they doubted me. Like I would put my mate’s life in danger all because me.

Like seriously?!

“So what are we going to do?” Blake asked.

“Watch out. Tell the pack guards to always be at alert. They dropped her here for a reason. So we can’t let our guard down.” I said.

“Anyways, I have spoken to her. And she said that she does not remember anything after meeting her mother.” Ciara said.

“You guys must be tired. Please do get some rest.” Blake’s mother said and Damien and Ciara both left for the guest room.

I sighed and went to the room after getting tired of Blake’s rambling and his parents left for their houses. But Nora decided to stay at the pack house in case anyone comes and tries to harm Rose. Doubt the old woman will even sleep for a second.

Austin tried convincing her to stop but she did not. Well, that’s all thank to the mother and daughter bond.

I walked into the room and locked the door behind me. As I turned, I saw Rose sitting on the bed with her hands wrapped around her.

“Rose?” I called out with a small smile and walked towards her.

“Was thinking you would work overnight.” She muttered and I frowned. I actually thought she was still asleep after Ciara had met her so I did not want to disturb her but as it seemed she is mad that I did not come to meet her.

“I am sorry. Thought you were still asleep.” I said and pulled her into a hug.

“You smell like shit.” She said and pulled away from me. I growled lowly at the loss of contact and she chuckled.

“Go and take a bath. I am quite hungry. Tell Martha or anyone to bring me food,” she said and relaxed her head against the headboard. I nodded my head and mind linked one of the helpers in the kitchen to bring some fruits for her while I used the bathroom.

As I was bathing, flashes of what happened that day played in my head.

Then I remembered, someone hit me with something that made jerk back and that was how I released Rose’s hand.

Another supernatural creature was involved?!