The Alpha's Contract Luna (Alexia) novel Chapter 26

~Alexia~

"Alexia, you also need to rest. It's already two in the morning," Kieran said, but Alexia did not hear him for some reason. She was in so much pain, seeing her friend Melissa's condition, that everything around her turned mute.

She repeatedly applied medicine to Melissa's wounds as tears flowed down her cheek. "You are going to be okay, Mel. You are."

Melissa was a stubborn girl. Alexia could only imagine how much she had fought back, and that she was the one who received the most beating.

"Alexia!" Kieran called again. He stood three meters from her, blocked by wounded pack members who the doctor and medics attended.

"Alexia?" This time, it was Melissa who spoke. "Your husband is calling you. He is right. The nurses are here to help me. Besides, mother is not in bad condition. She can look after me."

Despite being weak, Melissa smiled at Alexia, saying, "You lucky bitch, you got a hot alpha as a mate - Uggh!"

Alexia wound up chuckling. Her friend was in pain, yet she managed to make a joke.

Melissa's parents also urged Alexia to take some rest. It had been hours since Kieran had taken over the pack. Ace found Melissa's and Dean's family locked up in an underground prison cell by the forest.

It shocked Alexia. She did not even know that such existed! It wasn't just Dean's and Melissa's family, though. There were others. Kieran's appointed spies and their families, too.

Alexia suddenly had difficulty swallowing how her father was capable of torture. He may not have been the one who did the dirty work, but it was clear how he was aware. It may even be his command.

Now, that same prison held her father, Drake, and those who opposed Kieran.

All the wounded were brought to the center of the packhouse. A tent was set up to make it easier for doctors, nurses, and medics to go around and attend to everyone's needs. Moreover, the small hospital in the River Cross Pack already had patients admitted and could not accommodate those injured during the fight.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Mel, uncle Alex. Aunt Kate," Alexia said before weakly leaving Melissa's side and finding her way to Kieran.

With her eyes falling, she said to Kieran, "Let's go -"

Without warning, Kieran carried Alexia in princess style. She unwittingly wrapped her arms around his neck in the process.

A faint smile formed on her face. She said, "Kieran, I don't want to stay at the packhouse."

"We'll be staying at the local hotel. Ace had already reserved a room for us, but... it's just one room. You can take the bed. I can take the floor," Kieran said as they walked to the nearby car.

Alexia was silent the whole drive, thinking about how Kieran could sleep on the floor. Minutes passed, and they arrived at the local hotel.

Cross River Pack did not have lavish hotels like in Kieran's pack, nor were the rooms big. So when Alexia and Kieran made it inside the room, they were both disappointed to find only a meter of free space, and the same was connected to the bathroom. On the bright side, they offered a king-size bed.

Alexia turned to Kieran and suggested, "We should... share the bed."

"Hmmm." Kieran plainly said. "I won't say no."

It was Alexia who first bathed. After changing into her pajamas, she climbed onto the bed and waited for Kieran. As she did, she called Rae. They talked about Dean's condition and how Kieran had already taken over the pack.

"Dean is doing better, Alexia. Assure your friend and his family," Rae replied. "You should take some rest. It's late. Tomorrow is going to be a big day, especially for Kieran."