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meeting

Gina POV

Go back, back to what exactly. I have no one, I have no home, no family.

"Can't I stay here longer, I'm afraid" I beg but she gives me a small smile "you will have Dakote with you always, you won't be alone" but I'm sad at her words. I'd be so happy to have Dakote with me but what if I wake and this has actually been nothing but a crazy dream, I've probably had a bad brain injury and this is the outcome of that, I'm probably crazy "it's not a dream sweet child, everything I've told and shown you is true, it's time to wake up and find the answers you are looking for. The time doesn't work the same way here. It's been 3 weeks since you came here. It's time for you to return" 3 weeks... "It's never been 3 weeks, I've been here a matter of hours" I frown "that's how time works in my realm but you will be ok" she reassures me again but I'm scared "I promise when you wake everything will be different, a good different. They are waiting for you" "who's waiting for me" I ask "if I told you that it would ruin it wouldn't it" she giggled "please keep an open mind and the people who surround you now, you can trust but it might take a little time for you but that is perfectly fine" I take in everything Selene is saying and my heart blooms with the thought of having friends. "Ok" was all I could say "remember there's answers to find out there, Dakote will be with you always and I'll be watching over you too" I smile at that "Thankyou" I hug her tightly as she hugs me back "be fierce, be fair and let your heart guide you, our people need you but you need to be strong and face everything that comes your way with the face of a Queen, show no fear. You and Dakote have got this, " she whispers, and her words give me strength and courage. I feel Dakote next to me. I feel Selene pull back and kiss my forehead, then it's just darkness, nothing.

My head feels a little fuzzy, like it's heavy. I can hear muffled noises around me and my heart starts beating so fast, it feels like it's about to rip out of my chest 'take deep breaths' I hear as clear as day in my mind 'Dakote is that you' I ask with so much hope that it is 'of course it is' I hear her chuckle, I'm so happy and grateful that it wasn't a dream 'take deep breaths, I know he won't hurt us and you will too when you wake properly' she said happily 'what does that mean' I ask 'I'm not telling you yet but I will' was all I could get out of her.

I feel less hazy now, and I feel a tingly warmth on my hand. It feels comforting and good. My hand moves, trying to figure out what it is.

"Gina, Gina, it's ok, you're safe. I'll call the Dr. " Came a wonderful but panicked voice. I squint, trying to open my eyes, but they are so heavy. My whole body feels heavy. "DR..DR, GINA IS AWAKE," I hear the voice shout. It's weird because I'd normally be scared out of my mind with shouting because I knew what was coming, but when I heard I was safe, I could feel it. I feel the side of me dip. "It's ok, I'm here, you're ok." I can hear the relief. I pry my eyes open, and my breath is taken away. Those eyes are here. Those green beautiful eyes are real.

"It's you," I say as my nose smells the most delicious scent, and I hear Dakote say 'mate'.

I can't tear my eyes away from him.

His eyes are better than in my dreams. They hold so many emotions. I could get lost in them, and I want to be lost in them. I could see he was weary. I feel so complete when he is close to me. It's a feeling I've never felt before or maybe because I'm one with Dakote, I feel safe.

"It's really you," I say again after I realise he hasn't moved at all, just staring at me. I sit up slowly, but his eyes haven't left mine just as mine haven't left his.

I lift my hand slowly, shaking a little because I've never been near anyone, let alone willingly touch them.

I place my shaking hand onto his cheek and the sparks erupt and he immediately closes his eyes, leaning into my hand "mate" I whisper and his eyes spring open and his smile is so wide "mate he repeated lifting his hand to my cheek where I relish his touch.

I would never have thought I'd wake up feeling this way.

My body moves on its own, and I wrap my arms around his neck, snuggling into him, and I feel his arms wrap around me. I can feel he's being gentle, and I love that.

'He's amazing,' Dakote whispers in pure delight.

I squeeze into him more, not wanting to let go. Ever.

I hear the door open and a cough, and I can't help but jump and start shaking, I move my arms from around his neck and hide as small as I can in front of him. My tears start falling, and I know what will come. I hadn't even looked around me to see where I am, I don't want it to be THEM. s**t what if they are here? What if they came back for me. s**t s**t shit..

I can't breath 'it's ok they are not here,' Dakote says, but how can she be sure? "GET OUT." I heard him shout, and I heard the door shut.

I feel his hands cup my face and wipe my tears with his thumbs. "You're safe, I'll never let anyone hurt you. I promise, " he reassured me with so much love and lets me cry it out.

After a while, my tears stop, and I'm sitting on the bed facing him.

"Is there anything I can get you" he asks "can I have a drink please" I ask and he gets up, goes to the table in the room and getting me a bottle of water "Thankyou" I smile and chug it down.

He waits for me to finish before he talks, "The Dr needs to come check on you, but you're safe, and he won't hurt you. Will that be ok? " he asks me like he's giving me a choice, and it feels strange. All I can do is nod yes and prepare for someone to come in. I take a few deep breaths. "If it's too much, just say and he will leave," he says, but I just nod yes again.

The door clicks open, but I don't dare lift my eyes from my entwined fingers.

"Hello, I'm one of the doctors that runs the clinic. How are you feeling?" he asks, but I'm so nervous I can't get my words out.

"This is nurse May, we just want to check you over and remove your drip" he says again but my heart rate peaks again 'it's ok I'm here, be strong' I hear Dakote and it gives me courage to finally lift my eyes to look at them and nod ok.

The nurse moves in quickly with something in her hand, and I can't hold myself still. I lift my arms up and duck my head down, ready for the hit, but nothing comes. I feel the sparks from my mate as he places his hand on my arm. "You're safe. She was just going to take your temperature," and I lift my head slowly. She is stood looking horrified with a white gadget in her hand "I'm so sorry I'd never hurt you, I'd never hurt anyone" and I instantly feel bad "I'm sorry" I say as a few tears escape.

"This is a thermometer, I pop this bit" she points to the end "just inside your ear and it will take your temperature, then if that's ok I'll need to just check your wounds have healed more and then I'll take your cannula out" she explains and I feel better knowing what to expect. I give a small nod ok and sit as still as I can while she puts the thing in my ear "temp is great" she says with a smile "I'll take the cannula out first actually before I check you then it will be easier" and I give her a small smile "it might feel strange when I remove it and then I'll apply pressure to stop the bleeding but it won't be a few seconds before you heal" ok weird choice of wording causing me to frown but I nod anyway.

She peels the sticky pad, holding it in place and pulls out a long, thin tube looking thing, and puts a cotton ball onto my arm, putting pressure but not too much.

"That's all great. Now, if you can lift your gown up so I can check your wounds, and then you can get dressed, and I'll bring you some food in"

I wasn't keen on showing my body, I've been skin and bones forever, my ribs stick out, and I'm littered with scars. He must know what I'm thinking because he stands and looks at the Dr, and they both turn their backs to me.

I hesitantly lift my gown and close my eyes. I hate seeing the scars. They are there constantly reminding me of everything I've been through.

The gasp that leaves the nurse is just confirmation of what I already think. I'm hideous. "What.. I mean how.." I open my eyes to apologise as she shouldn't have to see me like this and as I do I see my belly, my legs everywhere looks healthy, I'm not skin and bone and there's not a scar on me.