Chapter 43: I Can't Stop Thinking About You
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Rudra
I was in the doctor wing in alpha Johnson's pack. We had to fly to his pack cause it would be faster to get here. It would normally take an hour to get here but we made it at twenty minutes. I have never flew so fast in my life apart from when I found Rani in a hole in the ground but I don't want to think about that. Right now, Rani is in a deep sleep. The doctor said she is healing fine, thanks to my flames. They said hopefully she will wake up in a few hours.
I'm sitting next to Rani, holding her hand. I'm afraid if I let go, I loose her for good. I'm hoping my touch alone, would let her know that I'm here and not leaving her side. How can Raiden leave her behind? She such a f*****g coward and weak. This is not fitting for a royal.
"Wake up for me, my love. I'm sorry that I wasn't fast enough to get you in time but I promise you I will never leave you again. Just wake up for me please" I begged her as I was stroking her hair. There was a knock at the door.
"Enter" I commanded gruffly. I looked up and saw it was alpha Johnson. He was walking over and sat the other side of the bed.
"The doctor told me that Rani is healing well and would wake up in a few hours, hopefully" alpha Johnson said thoughtfully.
"Yes but hoping sooner. Every second is agony for me. I just want her to wake up" feeling hopeless. He nodded.
"I can only imagine. I would be feeling the same thing if I was in your shoes" he said understanding. We were sitting, watching Rani. She was breathing steadily. She looked peaceful.
"I was informed that your parent will be arriving soon" he informed me. I just nodded to him with knowledgement.
"What Raiden? What are you going to do with her? I want her punished" I gritted out. It was her fault in the first place is why my pretty little demon is like this.
"She will be. You have my word but I can't cancel her birthday celebration though" alpha Johnson said. I grumbled.
"Why not?"
"Because rather elder councils will be there. I can't even postpone it neither" he said apologetically. I groaned with frustration.
"But in the mean time, my daughter confined in her room and only come out it's meal time and she is prohibited to interact with you and Rani, when she's awakeand well" he added and giving me assuring look. I'm not impressed with that but at least I won't see and bother Rani. While me and alpha Johnson was watching Rani, there was a knock on the door. Oh for goddess sake, can't I have a moment of peace?
"Enter" alpha Johnson commanded. An omega walked in and bowed at us.
"Alpha Johnson, your majesty" they greeted respectfully.
"What is it that you came for?" Alpha Johnson asked with authority.
"The king and queen has arrived and asked for prince Rudra present immediately" they said politely. What is it that they want now? I don't want to leave Rani on her own.
"Tell them they can wait and let them know that I'm not leaving Rani side until she wakes up" I said with annoyance. The omega cleared their throat. They looked uncomfortable. Probably they are feeling awkward.
"They insist that you see them and I can't leave until you do" they replied nervously. Are they f*****g serious? I'm not leaving Rani.
"Then I guess you'll be staying here for a long time" I said flatly. They looked worried.
"I'll stay with Rani while you go see your parents" alpha Johnson suggested.
"I don't want to leave her on her own" I said hesitantly.
"She won't. I'll be here" he assured me.
"I can't leave her" feeling conflicted. What if she wakes up and I'm not there. I want to be the first person she sees when she wakes up.
"Go see your parents. I'll be here and won't leave her side until you come back. You have my word" he said sincerely.
"Hmmm fine but don't leave her side" I demanded, feeling hesitant of leaving Rani for even a second.
"Of course. I'll let you know if anything changes" he stated respectfully. I nodded and left with the omega, to see my parents. I looked back and saw that alpha Johnson staring at her tently like if he looked away she'll disappear. There was a hint of worry in his eyes and something else that I can't put my finger on it, and I don't like it one bit. Call it a gut feeling but I don't trust the guy. The way he's looking at my Rani makes me possessive and over protective. I need to keep a close eye on him but for now I have to see what my parents want; so I closed the door behind me.
Alpha Johnson
As soon as prince Rudra left the room, I couldn't help but stare at Rani. She looked so beautiful in her sleeping form. She looked so vulnerable in this state but I could look at her all day and not get tired of it. To be honest, she's beautiful naturally. I always thought that the moment I saw her. I know we went on the wrong foot at the start and I felt guilty for threatening her but once I got to know her better, I relise that she is caring, loving soul. She shows kindness and respect to people even though they treat her like she's diseased animal. I ment what I said to her when I said that she shouldn't let people take that away from her including me and my family and that I am an alley to her.
I couldn't help but have the sudden urge to touch her, so I swept her hair away from her face and stroke her cheek. Her skin was so soft like velvet. I know this wrong and creepy but I don't care. I took her small hand, kissed the palm and put it on my cheek. Imaging her holding my face and looking at me with so much love and affection.
Every time me and my family visit the Midnight Dragon Pack, the first thing I do is look for Rani but of course she's always with prince Rudra. He so possessive of her. Heaven for bid that someone talks to her without him being there. He doesn't deserve her, no one does. She should be worshipped like a goddess that I know she is. I watch her in the distance when we are not having a meal with the royal family. I sometimes take glimpses of her when she is not looking. I noticedthat she likes reading a lot. Maybe I could find out what kind of book she likes and I can get it for her.
I know it's sounds and look stalkish and I know shouldn't be doing it if I want to get myself killed by prince Rudra hands. However, I can't stop looking at her. She's an angel. My angel and I'll make sure she's safe here. When I saw that the carriage was flipped side ways, after killing the trolls, my first thought was if Rani is ok and not hurt. Don't get me wrong, I don't want my daughter hurt either but Rani was my first thought. Then found out that Raiden left Rani all on her own, I was furious. How can my own daughter be a coward. I love my daughter dearly but she needs to be better if she is going to be queen otherwise she'll get herself killed. She need to show strength for her people. She need her trust. I never been so disappointed in my life but it's me and my wife fault that Raiden is like this. We shouldn't of treated her like a princess. I should of made her do mire training so that she isn't useless in a battle field.
Rani however, is the opposite. She's not afraid of a fight and never back down; even in her demon form she was a fighter, a warrior and magnificent creature. Even though they were torturing Mary, I couldn't help but stare at them awe. Don't make me mistaken, I love my wife and I don't want her killed or any harm, she is my mate after all but I thought that Rani's demon was glorious in their true form. The power they process were no other that I could imagine.
Furthermore, when I saw the troll holding Rani lifeless body, I was horror-striken. I didn't need to think twice and leap into action. Killing the troll. I wanted to be the only one to save her but I have to let Rudra save her. If I play my cards right, I could gain Rudra trust, giving me a chance to be closer to Rani. My perfect little angel. The closer I get to Rani, the more I could protect her.
I wanted to smell her, so I scoot closer and leaned in, and sniffed her hair. My goddess, she smelled delicious, apple wood and cinnamon. It suited her. Then all of a sudden, Rani started shivering. I touched her forehead and she was ice cold. Without thinking, I got into the bed and hugged her. Putting her head on my chest, making her warm by using my flames. She stopped shivering and she started to warm up. Good, she's getting better. I know what I'm doing is wrong and risky. You might even say creep but I just want her to feel safe. I know no one would dare to enter without permission. All I need is to make sure I don't get caught by prince Rudra. I stroke Rani's hair and kissed her forehead; hoping it would comfort her.
"Don't worry. You're safe now and I'll protect you, my perfect little angel" I whispered softly to her. I'll make sure no harm comes your way even if it is my own family. That's a promise, my angel.
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