Chapter 21
Zachary’s POV
I suddenly felt light headed. I opened my eyes to see bright lights and hospital room. I was sleeping on a hospital bed with lots of machinery attached to my body. I feel a shooting pain in my abdomen, it’s the stab from Buggy.
I slowly came back to reality, saw Amara lying beside me. Her sweet scent of vanilla and honey engulfing my sanity. Her cheeks still wet from the crying marks. I unintentionally caused her pain again.
“Suck it up, you lover boy. Don’t blow this up again” Aiden gritted his teeth. I nodded in agreement.
I can’t believe my Amara, is here with me. I slowly touched her cheek, caressing it. My fingers tingling with each touch. Even with exhaustion, she is stunning. I want to stay like this with her, forever.
She opened her eyes startled. She blinked many times to see, as if I was not real.
“Hi baby, did you sleep well?” I asked softly. Then she realised it is true. My innocent little mate. “Umm.. yeah. Are.. Are you okay?” She asked me back with worry.
“Never better” I replied nonchalantly. I am good, Why won’t I? I have her with me now.
“I wanted to speak with you. The thing is..” she trailed off as the ICU door opens, in comes the troop of Mason, Sam, Rose, Ethan and Dr.Smith.
“Zach, you are finally awake. Thank goddess” Mason said hurriedly, with a smile.
Before I could reply, Amara got up from the bed and rushed out of the room.
I wanted to run behind her, but I couldn’t do that now.
I saw her flustered before leaving, may be with the others seeing us on the same bed is the reason.
On the other hand, I was beaming with joy and excitement.
I want everyone to know that we are mates.
“You can’t pick a good timing than this and you are supposed to be my Beta and best friend. Hmm.. Anyways I’m fine” I huffed.
I guess everyone knows what I meant and started laughing in unison. Except Ethan who was busy monitoring my vitals.
“How do you feel now Alpha? We thought we lost you. It was Luna, who brought you back. She is a miracle worker indeed” Dr.Smith said.
“Dr.Smith, Right. I’m here alive only because of her. I’m feeling better now and it’s really great to see you again. Our hospital needs you. We need you” I say with honesty.
“So you and Amara are mates huh? How can you hide such important information from us?” Sam asked accusingly.
Mason shrugged, I guess he filled everyone with the information of Amara being my mate.
“Oh stop it already. We can do that later. We are glad to have you back Zachary. Now please take rest” Rose said with soft smile. I smiled back at her.
Everybody left me alone to take rest. I was just craving for my mate to come back. I want to see her and feel her warmth again. Aiden purrs in response. Next thing I know I fell asleep.
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Amara’s POV
I opened my eyes to see Zachary ogling at me with a sweet smile. His fingers gently tracing the lines on my face, creating tingles along the way. The warmth he radiating currently, stirred something deep within me.
I remembered what went on yesterday, right!! I decided to give Zachary another chance. I blushed at the thought of having him this close.
When everyone entered the ICU, I suddenly felt self-conscious. Being caught in such an intimate moment made me shy. I quickly left and headed to my office, avoiding their prying eyes. I knew they would be supportive. After all, it’s not wrong to be with your mate, right?
“Of course, yes. Let’s go back to mate” Eva urged.
“Not now. We’ll see him later. Let him take a good rest” I protested.
Ethan took over my duties while I went home for a shower. Dr. Smith’s presence made handling extra work easier, but Ethan was a darling to help out. As I drove home, my thoughts kept drifting back to Zachary.
The way he looked at me with utmost admiration and love gave me goosebumps. His touch on my cheek replayed in my mind.
How can someone be this handsome? I guess he stopped aging after like 25. Is he secretly a god or something? I blushed at the thought, feeling like a teenage girl crushing on BTS boys.
Once home I took a long, hot bath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. Zachary’s face kept appearing in my mind, making me smile at my own childish behavior. On my way back to the hospital, my mom called.
“Amara, how are you darling? Is everything okay there? You didn’t call me in last couple of days. I was worried sick” mom asked in a single breath.
“Calm down, mom. I’m fine. I was just busy with work so I couldn’t call you. I’m sorry for that”
“Okay, but can you visit home for a few days? William’s crowning ceremony is on the next full moon” she said.
“Wow, amazing news mom. Congratulate Will from my end. Don’t worry I will be there soon. I wouldn’t miss it for the world” I replied, pulling into the hospital parking lot.
I couldn’t bring myself to tell her about Zachary yet. It needed to be covayed face-to-face. Plus, I had to explain why I hid the news. It would create havoc once they knew he rejected me at first. I’d have to manage that somehow.
After finishing my daily rounds and checking on patients, I finally went to visit Zachary. As I entered his room, I was met with a horrifying sight.
A tall woman in a tight white dress was practically draped over Zachary. Her ample cleavage was spilling onto my mate’s chest and he was holding her shoulders. My heart dropped. She was moaning for some unthinkable reason.
Eva was fierce, demanding to be let out so she could rip that woman’s throat out and drag her out of this room. The woman leaned in to kiss Zachary, but stopped as they both noticed me standing there.
Zachary pushed her hard. He winced a little due to the stab wound. I gave him a questionable look. What’s the point now, Alpha?
Horror evident on Zachary’s face. “Amara, this is not how it looks. Let me explain” Zachary tried to sit up, but failed to do so. She pressed his shoulder down.
“Stay put, you are still sore. I will deal with this doctor. Plus why are you explaining anything to this stupid lady who doesn’t know how to knock before entering someone’s room?” she sneered in a derogatory tone.
“You! doctor lady, I’m here with my mate now. You can go check on other patients” she said pointing a finger at me.
“Shut the fuck up Michelle” Zachary growled at her.
That’s when I recognised her “Michelle”, Zachary’s so-called chosen mate.Without a word, I stormed out of the room, leaving behind a pleading Zachary calling my name repeatedly. Tears were trickling down my face. I met Mason in the hallway.
He held my shoulder, “Hey, Amara. Wh..why are you crying? What happened?”
“Nothing important. I have some work left to finish. See you later, Mason” with that I left, a concerned looking Mason.