The Alpha Claimed Me Deeply novel Chapter 48

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(Aurora’s pov)

When the packhouse came into view, all I could seem to focus on was the shocked and terrified gazes of the wolves roaming about a s they watched their strong leader, now succumbed to something they didn’t know what.

“He looks dead.” One whispered in terror, her gaze on her Alpha in pity.

“Don’t be foolish. He’s not dead, look at the rise and fall of his chest.” Another snapped lowly.

“If the other packs hear of this they’ll come for us. Our leader is down!” Another screeched.

“Quiet now! You don’t know if there is a traitor amongst us who will let our enemies know.” A pregnant she wolf mumbled, her eyes glazed over in panic.

“Merrill is right Stacy, be quiet. You never know who’s listening.” Another woman says.

I stare at them and all I can think about is that this was my fault. No one else’s but mine.

It made me feel hate. Hate for myself. I didn’t want to be this monster.

I never wanted to hurt him or anyone.

I never chose to be what I am.

And maybe I didn’t deserve to be by his side.

I looked away sadly when they began to murmur, their eyes on me. They weren’t accusing but it made me feel more guilty somehow.

“Get the pack doctor!” Lily roared when she was nearing the infirmary building. “Get Rodrick!”

The wolves who were just outside scurried inside the building, a second later one run out, looking breathless and panicked.” Rodrick isn’t here yet.” He winced as if expecting to get a tongue lashing from Lily but she only roars for another doctor.

She soon jumps down to her feet. Chris quickly shifted into his human form and scurried to Xavier’s side where he took him in his arms, struggling a little under his weight.

Seeing that, Beta Samuel also shifted and goes to help Chris. The two bring Xavier inside as quickly as they can with Lily rushing t o their side.

I swallowed the lump in my throat as it nearly blocked my air way.

This was my fault all my fault.

I figured Eli would want to go help too, so I get down his huge wolf, mumbling a thank you when I’m on my feet safely. He only looks at me side ways and gives a single nod before bounding over to the building, shifting into his human form at the last second before he enters through the door.

I stay frozen, my body suddenly feeling cold. Fear.

Sarah shifts beside me, wordlessly grabbing my hand and tugs me towards the building. I followed her, my heart racing the closer we get to the door.

I felt hatred for myself knowing that Xavier was currently suffering whilst I didn’t feel any pain anymore.

Sarah gives my hand a firm squeeze before pulling me through the doorway. My eyes fall on Xavier’s limp body being rolled away o na stretcher towards a room.

His sister, Lily by his side, her smaller hand clutching his as tears roll down her cheeks.

He isn’t dead Aurora. He isn’t dead. I chant in my head, trying to ease my worries.

Lily’s head lifts, her eyes falling in my own, she whispers before entering in the room. “He needs you by his side Aurora.”

My eyes scan around noting the glare of hatred Beta Samuel sent my way. He snarls when I squirm under his anger. Eli on the other hand, nudges his head towards the room they wheeled in Xavier and smiles reassuringly, silently telling me to go ahead.

But Chris doesn’t spare me a glance and although he doesn’t, I was at least grateful that he stepped in the way of his Beta to stop him from harming me.

Sarah nudges me forward,bending her head down to whisper in my ear. “He’ll want to see you when he wakes up.”

I wanted to say he’d probably kill me when he wakes up and finds out I was the cause of his poisoning but I bit my tongue and nod.

I quietly made my way to the room, my heart aching as I hear the panicked voice of the doctor and Lily’s frightened voice the closer I get.

I felt sick to my stomach when I entered, the air alone was thick with tension. They had placed Xavier on the bed, his chest rising and falling a little and I take comfort in knowing that he was at least still breathing.

I strut to Lily’s side, unable to breath properly as I stare at Xavier’s face.