Her Forever – Chapter 35

Sadie

My body felt heavier than cemented bricks in an old, ancient home. My body ached in places I never knew could possibly ache. I tried to lift my eyelids, but even they seemed to be too heavy to withstand the force gravity was pulling on them.

I could hear small whispers in the room speaking, but my voice seemed to be lost, as well as the rest of me.

rt of venom out,” the voice spoke with certainty. This must be the doctor. “It looks like he did not put forth any venom because she did not change, so there was no bond created. Our Luna is a fighter.”

looks like she put up quite a fight. When will the bruises heal?” Bruises? It must be from the horrible struggle with Drago.

takes a bit longer; they are a bit more fragile.”

e.” I could feel his hand stroke my arm, and I could instantly feel my body relax again. The aches and pains seem to les

he pack house.” The doctor said as I heard the door shut.

as stuck in between a dream and a conscious-like state. His breathing, his presence. I could feel it all, but I could not see his face o

cally tried to lean into his hand, and I quickly fell asleep again.

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to follow.

I gained on them. There was a giant hill, and as they descended the other side, I could no longer see them. Reaching the top, I saw that the sun h

t looking back, I descended the hill to the lake and stopped at the water’s edge. I dipped my bare feet into the water, only to find it chilly. It felt good on my feet as

al voice spoke behind me. I twisted around to look for the voice to find a woman dressed in hunting gear of tight slacks with a white button-down shirt. The arrows and bow were placed upon her back, as well as a small dagger by her side.

it is,” I murmured. “It is certainly peaceful.”

chestnut brown, and her eyes were green as the grass of the meadow. She chuckled and spoke to me again. “Yes, your name truly is Sabrina, but I have a feeling you will keep Sadie as your name. It suits you better

re you?”

goddess of the wilderness, the hunt and wild animals,” she spoke angelically.

her hand on my cheek.

on you. Normally, my sister Selene visits with her paired mates in time of need, but you have certainly given her a few extra jobs.”

and pulled out her blade to play with it.

derbrush. Some turned into rabbits, squirrels, and even small chipmunks. They danced around logs and hid in small holes on the ground.

ate now?” I said excitedly.

ne had fun pairing him up with someone else you helped save.” She laughed as she steppe

think of who else I could have helped, and then it came to me like a wave crashing the shoreline. “Diana?” I whispered. Artemis laughed.

ng their journey. They are certainly going to need it.” Artemis flipped the blade in her hand and threw it and hit a tree 10 yards away.

it?”

s spoke bluntly. “Nathan’s poor choices will come back to haunt him, as well as Diana’s loyalty to her new family will cause the pack some trouble. I think you will help manage it, though.”

kicked a few stones in fr

ll I ever get my memories back?” I looked at Artemis’ tall figure. The thing tha

is put her hand on my shoulder, and we both stopped walking.

with sincerity.

Artemis.”

myself coming back into the light of the conscious world.

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The sun must have just risen because I could hear the faint sound of birds tweeting outside the window. Fall was here, and the wind blowing and tapping on the window helped me stir from

t I could move my limbs, but when I sat up, I felt a colossal weight across my waist. I turned my head to see Seth’s head in the crook of my neck, breathing softly while nuzzling me absentmindedly. Feeling my face warm at sight, I turned my body, so my front was f

. Minor bumps erupted across his skin, and I smiled. Feeling a deep rumble within his chest, I looked up at him, expecting to see his eyes open. They were still closed, and I giggled when he tightened his hold on me.

dy’s room,” I said, using my sing-song voice in a whispered tone. He just grunted and held me closer. “Easy Wolfie, I have some bruises still,” I winced. Seth’s eyes widened, and he took his hand to brush the hair out of m

, Love. Let me help you to the bathroom. You’ve been out for

g?”

alked me to the bathroom. He set me down on the toilet and stared at me like he was expecting something.

ughed.

not budge either. After a few minutes, he gave up and left the door cracked.

I turned on the shower, Seth barged into the bathroom, looking upset.

could think of were the bruises that may lie underneath my clothes. With memories rushing back to me of that terrible night where Drago touched me, I couldn’t help but have a few tears fall down my face.

see me like that. Feeling Drago’s fingerprints on places that should have been held private and sacred between two people in love made me ashamed. I felt like I didn’t do enough. I didn’t fight hard enough. Would Seth still care about me knowing some other man touched me like that?

nodded my head as a few tears fell from my cheeks. “Talk to me.” He held me close to his bare chest, and I cried painfully into his toned chest.