Filed To Story: Their Bullied and Broken Mate by Teri Petry
“Something wrong with me?” I asked. He nodded his head and just replied with, “Get the bloodwork done ASAP.” These men with their cryptic notions today are about to drive me mad.
Roxy finally returned to us, and confirmed what I saw and Luke said. Someone had been putting silver in Damian’s food. I told her that Luke had filled me in through a vision, then told me what he saw as well. There were 3 males in the kitchen that started with the letter T. The two that had been there from the time of Alpha Lawrence were Trey and Tamlon. The blurred figure in the vision was shaped more like Tamlon than Trey.
I told Roxy that Luke is pressing for a blood test from me. He said I needed to be checked as well, but not for silver. I explained I had no clue what he was talking about, but asked if she could ask the doc or Phoenix to order a complete lab panel for me. She said she would tell them, and to meet her at the lab.
As mom and I walked towards the lab, I called Buck.
“Bucky, we have a problem. Damian has been being slipped small amounts of silver in his meals. We haven’t been going to the dining hall, and ordering individual meals. So, it wouldn’t have been hard to do. It’s either Trey or Tamlon, and I would bet a million to one that it’s Tamlon,” I told him.
Only two words left his mouth. “Holy Fuck!”
*Maddix POV*
Lette got my daughter home safely, and given the circumstances of what was going on, she did a great job. My sister has went from being a spontaneous wild child to being totally responsible and cautious young woman. What she went through changed her drastically. She is more cautious of trusting people now, and she thinks before she acts.
After meeting her at the pack hospital, I took Willow to the house and my Aunt Marion took her inside. I filled everyone in on what had happened, and Riley encouraged me to go be with my sister. I kissed her deeply, and thanked her for understanding. Grandma asked if I wanted her to come with me, and I told her that she should stay and rest up. She patted my hand, and told me to be careful. Something told me that she would be at that hospital before long. Grandma loved Damian.
Mom was with Alette in the lab getting my sister’s blood drawn when I arrived. Luke filled me in on the situation, and I asked if the doctor or Phoenix had been out yet. He shook his head no, and I linked Phoenix to let him know I was there if he needed me.
Close to an hour later, Phoenix came to the waiting room. “Where is Alette?” he asked. A small voice came from behind him and said, “Right here. How is he? Please be honest,” she asked.
He walked to her and pulled her into a hug. “If you want honesty, Alette, I will give it to you. He is struggling sis. We think Zion is overworking himself fighting off the silver poisoning. It’s making Damian extremely weak, and unable to stay awake for long. We have been able to speak to him off and on, but briefly. We aren’t sure if this has been gradual, or just dosed with his meal this morning. Then again, it could have been gradual and the person got impatient and just gave a heavy dose of silver today. Unless we speak to the person who did this, we will never know. We are doing everything we can, as quickly as we can,” he said.
I heard her whimper, and let out a shuttered breath. “Can I see him?” she asked. He nodded his head and told her he needed to speak with her about something else before she went in though.
“I received your blood labs. Thankfully, there was no silver traces in your blood. However, we did find something sis. You are pregnant, Alette,” I heard him say. A smile spread across my face, and I was beyond happy for my little sister. She was going to be an amazing momma. However, the look on her face made me unsure of how she felt about it.
“Pregnant?” she asked as she sat down. Phoenix nodded his head and smiled softly at her. “Yes, pregnant.” he said. She started to cry, and our mom dropped to her knees beside her and took my sisters hands into her own. “You, sweet girl, are going to be an amazing mother. I feel it in my bones. Damian is going to be a fantastic father. There is nothing to be sad or worried about.” she said trying to calm Alette.
“Mom, there is a lot to be worried about. Someone in our pack is trying to kill this little ones father. Who’s to say they don’t try and harm them or me while carrying them to get to Damian? I’m scared mom,” Alette cried.
That is when I decided to step in. “Lette, Damian will pull through this. We both know this. He has an amazingly strong wolf, and he is a stronger man than most give him credit for. He has become like a brother to me, and I will do whatever it takes to keep him safe. I promise you,” I told her. She seemed to accept what I said, and stood up to go in to see her mate.
“Alette?” Phoenix called for her. She turned around and he said, “Talk to him. Even while he is asleep. Touch him the whole time you are there. The bond you two have will help him more than any medicine or procedures we can do. Encourage Zion to let down his wall so that Alaska can speak to him. Tell him about the baby. Give him something positive to think about to give him a reason to fight harder. That is how we get Damian and Zion better.”
New Book: Returned To Make Them Pay
On her wedding anniversary, Alicia is drugged and stumbles into the wrong room—straight into the arms of the powerful Caden Ward, a man rumored never to touch women. Their night of passion shocks even him, especially when he discovers she’s still a virgin after two years of marriage to Joshua Yates.