Hidden Children (AL Series)

Chapter 11

Trent

“Okay, spill Luke.” He looked at me as if to say there was nothing to spill.

“I have known you for too many years, your face gives it away. Talk.” He rubs his face looking tired, He did have to use a lot of energy to fight off the witch.

“Royals have a protector, sometimes a few depending on how powerful they were. Someone who is powerful but loyal to them. They could never break the bond of the protector or they would die a painful death.” He explains.

“You don’t have one. I would know if you did.” I said. I would have known. I am very active in his life as he is my brother, not by blood but by choice.

“The one that found me died shortly after in a rogue attack. I was not of age to use my powers yet, he saved me but it caused his life.”

“Wait, you mean the guy with green hair that tried to kick my ass but couldn’t?” I asked him. He just nodded and looked up at the ceiling.

“I have not met any others. I’m not sure if I will have more or not.” He said in a small and sad voice.

“You will.” Alen said making us turn to him. “I can feel the power flowing off of you. It matches Inara’s and I can feel other protectors that I am joined to. Yours just haven’t made it to you yet, they will don’t worry.” He says with a smile on his face to Luke who smiles back.

“Okay, so you do what?” I ask Alen.

“I keep her safe. As you saw I have my own powers which are not normal for vampires to have. I was given them to keep Inara safe and die if I must for her.” He says while standing up straighter and looking me in the eyes to show me he means it. I nod in approval before we all fall silent.

“So what are you going to do if you lose one of them?” Alen asks while pointing at the door that Luke is still standing in front of.

“How could she lose her wolf or witch?” I ask him, confused as hell. Alen laughs at me which makes me turn to Luke to see if he understood what was going on. He just shrugged and shook his head no.

“Oh. Sorry. I thought you know.” Alen says while looking concerned at me. “She’s pregnant.”

Inara

  I woke up to the feeling of tingles shooting up my arm warming my body. I try to move closer to that side when pain takes over and my eyes shoot open. I feel the hand tighten on mine and I turn my head to look at the person who is holding my hand. My hand goes to rub the top of his head when he shoots up and tears start to fall down his face.

“You're awake.” He smiles at me. “I’ll link the doctor.” Link the doctor. What does that mean? I don’t say anything and just nod my head. A few minutes later a woman came in smiling at me but her eyes held sadness.

“I see you are up. How are you feeling?” She asks me but I just look at her and blink a few times. What’s going on?

“Oh, silly me you probably need water.” She said as a cup and straw gets placed in front of me. I look at who was holding it and see it’s the same person who was holding my hand. I smile at him as to say thank you and take it and drink all of the water.

“So, how are you feeling?” The doctor asks again.

“Okay, I guess. I am in a lot of pain though.” I answer back and her smile drops a little.

“That is understandable with everything that happened.” She said while nodding and checking my vitals.

“What happened to me? Why am I here?" I ask the doctor.

“You don’t remember?” The guy asks this time. I turn my head to look at him.

“I’m sorry, but who are you? Do we know each other?” I ask him, making his eyes go wide.

“W… What? Y… You don’t know who I am?” He asks while taking a step back in shock. I shake my head. 

“No, I’m sorry. Who are you?” I ask again.

"I'm your mate." He answers back in a broken voice. 

"My what?" I ask. 

"My mate. My one and only love. My girlfriend and soon to be wife. This packs Luna." He says all in one breath while taking my hand. "Do you feel that? The tingles." I nod a yes. "That's how you know I'm your mate." He seems trustworthy and something in me seems to be drawn to him. All I want to do is curl up with him and go back to bed but instead, I withdrew my hand from him.

"Please don't touch me." I say to him before turning back to the doctor that seems to be just as shocked. "Where are my parents?" I ask her. 

"Your parents are never welcome here or around you ever." The guy next to me growls out. I turn to him again and can tell he is hurt but also angry. 

"Why can my parents not come near me? They will get pissed if I don't get home. Wait, how long have I been here." 

"Your parents did this to you. They put you in here, after your dad… Your dad…" He stops and growls and walks out of the room and slams the door. Hard. 

"You have been unconscious for three days. You had head trauma that we were hoping your wolf or witch would heal but it seems she didn't." The doctor speaks up again. 

"My wolf and witch? What are you talking about?" I ask her. 

"Oh, dear. Luna I'm going to have you get a CT scan of your head again to make sure everything is alright. Okay?" She says with a small smile. 

"Okay." I answer back with a smile of my own. "But who was that man who just left?" I ask her. 

"That's our Alpha and like he said your mate." She informs me.

"What's a mate?" 

"Your soulmate. The bite mark on both your necks binds you for life. If one of you dies then you both might die if you're not strong enough." She tells me, making my eyes widen in shock. This place is crazy. Just as I was about to say something more the door to my room opens and Grace and Sarah come walking in but neither have smiles on their faces. 

"Sarah why are you here and not in school?" I chastised her. 

"Um. Hey sis, I'll explain that to you another day. Heal first then I'll answer." Sarah says before coming next to me and grabbing one of my hands while Grace grabs the other both giving me a small smile.