“Please, don’t. No more.” I pleaded.
Edgar laughed, “I’ll stop when you learn your lesson.”
I screamed as he kicked me in the ribs again, the pain shot through me, making it difficult to breathe. My wolf whimpered and refused to give me any strength as he continued his assault. Why can’t I fight back? I’m an alpha’s daughter for crying out loud! Why am I so weak?
He went to kick me again, but I grabbed his ankle this time. I growled softly and pulled, causing him to fall. I scurried to my feet and started running down the dark hallway.
“Get back here!” He screamed.
I looked back only to see a laughing Jefferson, his eyes gleamed with hatred. In his hand was a silver whip, covered in blood.
“You’re too late!” He cackled.
I furrowed my eyebrows before tripping over something. I looked up to see Edgar laying on the ground, his eyes wide and lifeless.
“No!” I cried.
“Poor little Edgar! No family! No friends! No mate!” Jefferson sang.
I sobbed as I cradled him to my chest.
“No no no no no.” I continued to mumble.
“Hey, Mel, wake up.”
“No! He’s gone!”
“I’m right here, wake up! Come on!”
“Wake up!”
I kept shaking my head as I cried.
I screamed as I sat up, I started panicking as the doctor ran in. She looked at Edgar and furrowed her eyebrows, but when she saw me she immediately grabbed me.
“Hey, relax! You’re okay! Mel! You’re okay!” She said, trying to calm me down.
“Sedate her.” A nurse complained as she checked Edgar’ vitals.
The doctor flashed her a glare, “That isn’t how you handle someone who has her issues.”
The nurse rolled her eyes until she noticed who I was. She paled and quickly walked out of the room.
After a few more minutes I finally relaxed, I collapsed in the chair and sighed. I looked over as Short walked into the room, a concern look on his face.
“You okay, kid?” He asked me.
I just nodded, too tired to answer. The doctor gave me a worried glance.
“Her nightmares are returning.” She whispered.
Short sighed, “She just needs time.”
I started to fall asleep again as Short picked me up. I didn’t know where he was taking me, but I was too tired to care.
When I woke up I frowned, the hospital room was exactly like Edgar’ except I was in the bed and there no trace of him. I looked over to see Short sleeping on the couch, snoring softly as always.
I sighed and ran my hand through my hair as the memories of last night came rushing back. That nightmare scared the shit out of me. Seeing Edgar beating me then seeing Jefferson and Edgar’ dead body was too much. I groaned as I rubbed my head.
“You’re up.”
I snapped my head up to see the doctor walking in, except she was wearing casual clothes. She smiled softly at me and took a seat.
“You’re not working?” I asked.
“Nope, I had the night shift last night. How are you feeling?” She questioned.
I shrugged, “Tired and freaked out.”
“We have to figure out what to do about those nightmares. They’re not healthy.”
“I know, but nothing seems to work.”
I sighed and looked at Short, “How are you two?”
A smile appeared on her face as she looked at Short. “I didn’t realize how much my rejection had hurt him. He just seemed so broken. I explained my issues to him and he just…kissed me.”
“Are you two dating now?” I asked excitedly.
She chuckled, “Yeah, I’m giving him a chance.”
Once I had breakfast I went back to Edgar’ room. I was told by his other doctor that they did see some improvement. His wolf was starting to heal him a little, but it was barely anything.
I slowly crawled into the bed beside him as he started shaking and whimpering. I wrapped my arms around him and sighed. After a few minutes he relaxed, I chuckled as he nuzzled his face into my neck.
“You’re okay now.” I whispered as I ran my fingers through his hair.