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“Shhh, a lot happened all at once and based on what I’m seeing, you did a great job at taking charge and getting everything handled.”
I’m taking inventory of the injured as I sit up. It doesn’t appear that any of our pack died, but many will be out recovering for a while.
Grace stands to go assist, now that I’m awake. “You stay put.” She orders me and I can’t help but smirk. She’s such an Alpha female. I love it.
I see Liam come back in with Rik right behind him. “You’re Rik.” Grace says, walking over to him. I can see she’s confused about how she knows him.
“You must be Grace. It’s nice to finally meet you. I was hoping it would be under better circumstances.” Rik extends his hand to her.
After they shake, he looks around. “Liam says you were attacked by hunters.” He tira sees me and begins to head over. Grace falls into step beside him. “Yes, thirty- eight of them.” She says.
“How do you know how many there were?” I ask her.
She stops, looking at me, frowning. “I could smell them.”
Rik turns to look at her. “You could smell them individually?”
She stops, thinking. “I could smell them, and it was like I could almost see them, could sense how many there were. I don’t know how to describe it. I guess Maia could be wrong and that’s not how many there were.”
Rik smiles at her before looking at me. “I would never bet against a Guardian. My pack did it once but never again. If you say there were 38, then there were 38.” He says.
Grace looks at him like he’s crazy. He just smiles at her. “Gifts of being ? Guardian.’
“I thought the gifts were being mated to a Guardian.” She says looking at Liam. “The Guardian has the gifts,” he says. “Then when you complete the bond with your fated mate, you share them.” He turns to me. “Didn’t you feel the rush of power when she marked you?”
I know I must look shocked. “Is that what that was?”
“Gifts of being mated to a Guardian.” Rik and Liam say in unison. It’s weird seeing them so in sync.
“And, you must realize that it’s her Guardian healing that has you awake before any other wolf in here. I’m guessing you were injured more than some of these that look like they were knocked out with wolfsbane. Yet, you’re awake and they’re still out.” I look around and realize Rik’s right. I am the only one that has come to after the fight.
“You got that from Grace.” Liam adds. “I’d really love to have a go at you now. I can’t imagine how strong you are, being mated to the strongest Guardian.”
Grace is snarling before he finishes. He raises his hands in a placating gesture. ” Not to hurt him Grace, just to see how strong he really is. Your Guardian spirit is the strongest one. Or was, Angel’s pretty strong and Cara’s show of power during the vampire war was scary. Impressive, but scary. Which is why we need to get together. You need to learn about your gifts and find out how you can work with Angel and Cara to strengthen yours. Once you tap into Donovan’s memories, you’ll understand a lot more about who and what you are.”
“Cara.” Grace whispers, her eyes going out of focus. Both Rik and Liam’s head. whip to her face.
“Do you remember Artemis?” Rik asks softly.
“My…daughter?” Grace says her brows furrowing in confusion.
“Daughter?” I ask, confused as well. I thought Artemis was Cara’s wolf.
“There is much for us to discuss, but now isn’t the right time and I’d like to have our mates present. They can answer many of your questions.” Liam says.
Rik’s doctor, Dr. Harris comes over. “Alphas, Luna.” He says bowing his head to each of us. “All of the wolves have had the bullets and arrows removed. Is there not a better place to put them so they can rest?” He asks, looking at me.
I turn to Grace. “Do any of them need on-going medical attention?” She asks the doctor.
“Most of them won’t need medical attention, but I would suggest having someone close by when they wake up. They will be sore and will need food and water to help them get stronger. There are a few, however, that will need on going medical attention. Am I correct that your pack hospital is not operational?”
“That’s correct.” I say, trying to push myself up. I immediately feel two hands on my shoulders, one is Grace’s and one is Rik’s.
“We’re here to help you brother. Let yourself heal. Liam, Grace and I can handle. this.” Rik says.
“Brother?” I ask. After everything that happened, I really didn’t expect Rik to ever truly forgive me.
“You’re mated to a Guardian. Regardless of our past, you’re family now. And I have very strong feelings about family.” He says.
“Yeah, he does.” Liam says behind him. “You’d better get used to it, But I’ll tell you, it’s weird.”
Rik stands, shaking his head before turning back to me. “I think you should take the doctor’s orders and get some food and rest.”
“I’ll rest when my pack is settled.” I say.
“Spoken like a true Alpha.” Rik says, putting his hand out to help me up. “But I would suggest perhaps finding a seat and supervising while you rest and eat.”
When I stand, I’m unsteady on my feet and Grace is immediately at my side, pulling my arm over her shoulders. She helps me to walk to a table, pulling up a chair. She then calls to Cammy to prepare a bowl of soup and some water.
As I eat, I watch Grace organize the injured to be placed back in their rooms if they live here in the packhouse or to be taken home if they have one. If they have mates, their mates are assigned to stay the night with them. If they don’t, she gets omegas to volunteer to watch over them, letting them know to contact her if anything happens or if they need help.
One of Rik’s warriors walks in to give an update on the border patrols when I watch his nose lift in the air. “Mate!” He says excitedly, looking around. I watch as Maddison, the one from the garden, looks up with the same dazed, excited look on her face. “Mate.” She says back.
“Well, that’s two.” Grace says as she walks over to take my empty bowl.
“Two?” I ask.
“Noab met his mate, too.” She says, pointing to where he is helping a doctor work on a patient. I can see from here how enamored he is already. Thankfully, his mate seems to be just as happy. Maybe finding his mate will make him more willing to be my Gamma.
“What about Carlos and Amber?” I ask.
“You’re right, I forgot about them. I guess that’s three. Liam likes your idea about having pack get togethers. Obviously, there is a need. I’ll be sad to lose Maddie, she’s a good worker and a strong pack member. But we’re getting a doctor from Liam’s pack, so that’s good.”
I watch as all the injured are moved to their rooms, or their houses with either their mates, or those that volunteered to watch over them. Bowls of soup are set aside or sent home for the injured. A total of 22 wolves were injured but only two were injured severely. Rik offered to take them to his pack hospital to have medical supervision until they healed.
“Liam and I will leave some of our warriors here to help with your patrols overnight. They can send us a pack link if you’re attacked again, and we can get here much quicker. I’d also like to request that you allow my Lead Warrior, Trevor, to stay so he can get to know his mate.” He nods his head at the man speaking to Maddison.
“Maddison.” I tell him. “And of course. I’m happy to have some of our pack members finding their mates.”
“Liam mentioned you wanting to have pack gatherings. It’s a good idea, something we should discuss. Soon.” He says meaningfully.
“I have several things to discuss with you and Liam. I’d like to get together this weekend if everything settles down here after this battle.”