THE BROKEN WARRIOR’S DAUGHTER BY COOPER - Season 1 Episode 72

| take a deep breathe, breathing out heavily for what feels like the first time in hours. “So, what does this mean, long term.” | ask. | need to know if there is still hope for our bond.

Dr. Harris looks at me as he answers. “We’ll have to take more samples and continue to test her blood, but it means two things. First, it’s very likely that she will recover and not have any bond or link to the Beta. And second, it would explain why Kai cannot feel Artemis very strongly. She will be reserving her strength to fight the venom.”

“What are you doing to help her? You said you would do everything to help her.” Mr. Nelson asks.

“Yes, and there isn’t much, but there are some things we can do on our end. We will continue to give her IV fluids to help Artemis flush the venom from her system. We will also be giving her liquid vitamins and nutrition until she wakes up to help her regain her strength. She is not only dehydrated but also weak from lack of food. It doesn’t appear that she has eater

since she was taken.”

“No, she wouldn’t.” Mr. Nelson confirms. “It’s part of her training. Drink a

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much as possible when safe, but never eat anything that can be used to drug you.” Dr. Harris nods in understanding. “If all continues to go well, we may see her

wake as early as tomorrow but more likely not until Tuesday.”

My eyes close and | drop my head forward. The relief | feel at these words is overwhelming. She will be okay. She will wake up. Everything else will take time, and time is something | can give her.

“Thank

you doctor.” My father says.

After he leaves, my father looks at me. “Son, you need to go take a shower and get something to eat.” “lm fine dad.”

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“Rik.” His tone is sharp. | look at him. “Son, you are covered in blood from a battle that happened hours ago.” | look down at myself, having totally forgotten that | was in a battle. My father is right, | am covered in blood. “You wouldn’t want her to wake up and see you like this.

| nod and stand. Looking at Mr. Nelson | say, “I’ll be back shortly, if she wakes…”

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“You’ll be the second person to know.” He says.

| head out with my father. After showering, | change and head downstairs, ready. to go straight back to the hospital. “Rik.” My mother calls me from the kitchen.

| walk into the kitchen and see that she has made me a sandwich. “Have a seat and eat something. You won’t help her or yourself if you aren’t at full strength. She’s going to need your strength when she wakes up. It will only take another 10 minutes and your father is keeping in contact with Mr. Nelson.”

| sit and take a bite of the sandwich my mother made as she sits down next to me. She doesn’t say a word, she just rubs my back in that soothing way that mothers. have as | eat. The gentle kindness of it brings tears to my eyes. This is why every Alpha needs a Luna. Someone to look after them when they go all in, full throttle on whatever it is that needs their attention. My mom isn’t just a great mom, she’s an amazing Luna. She looks out for every member of her pack.

When I’m done, | put my plate in the sink and go back to my mom. “Thanks Mom.” | say as | reach down and hug her. My hug lasts longer than a normal hug as | try to impart how grateful | am to her in that one gesture.

When | return to the hospital, Liam has joined Mr. Nelson in Cara’s room. He has taken the time to get cleaned up before coming to see her. | give him a nod of acknowledgement, even as | realize he’s taken my seat and is holding Cara’s hand. It takes everything in me to not growl out loud