MATE FOR THE FEUDING ALPHA BROTHERS

TWENTY

Chapter 20

Ciara's POV

We followed the doctor into Grandfather's room and Orion shut the door behind him, being the last one to come in. I took my seat again beside his bed and reached for his hand needing to be close to him as I heard whatever the doctor had to say which I had a feeling I would not like.

"Speak," Orion commanded using his Alpha tone and I narrowed my eyes at him. What did he think he was doing?

He flushed when he noticed all eyes were on him and cleared his throat. "I'm sorry, force of habit."

The doctor nodded and opened the file in his hand and my heart started beating wildly in my chest. Whatever he said right now could make or break the situation. I didn't anything would happen to Grandather because I simply couldn't bear it.

"He has a rare case of hereditary heart disease and would require surgery just like before."

My heart stopped and I felt blood rush into my head making me feel dizzy before I knew it, I was sliding down the seat on my way to the floor when a pair of big strong hands caught me, breaking my fall. I would have felt embarrassed and blushed to be in Orion's arms but at that moment, all my attention was focused on my Grandfather.

My brain was finding it difficult to process the information I had just heard and could you blame me? The doctor had just dropped a very heavy bomb on us, one that requires a lot of thought.

"Will he be okay if he has the surgery?" I whispered, my heart beating wildly against my chest. I couldn't bear it if he said anything I didn't want to hear.

"There is no 100% assurance in these kinds of situations and based on his age, the risks are usually higher."The doctor sighed and I shook my head. He hadn't answered my question.

"I think we will need more time to talk about this, it's a big decision," I told him, taking a deep breath while forcing myself to stay strong.

the doctor nodded and sent me a gentle smile. "I completely understand and I suggest you take as much time as you could but remember he doesn't have that much time. The quicker we can get things done, the faster his recovery and chances of survival."

I choked back a sob as Mama Grace rose to her feet. "There will be no need to think about it, please start the procedure as soon as possible."

I whipped my head back and eyed Mama Grace. "Grandma what are you.....?"

"Thank you, Doctor," she said by way of dismissing him and he flushed, seeing himself out. I blinked back tears and kept my gaze on her waiting to hear what she had to say. I had a feeling she was about to yell at me or call me some type of name.

"Why would we have to think about the surgery? What is wrong with you?" she asked and I blanched at her tone of voice. I got that she was agitated and that she didn't exactly like me but she didn't have to be so harsh on me, I cared about Grandfather too.

"I just thought we could find another alternative, perhaps see a healer."

She flared up at that and I moved back, for the first time genuinely scared of her. "You would rather let him go to a witch with magic than Western medicine??!"

"Mama Grace, think about it, Western medicine always has its disadvantages and its downsides."

She scoffed. "And seeing a witch does not? Do you even have a brain?"

I blinked back tears, forcing myself to stay in control. I was struggling not to burst into tears. The only thing that was keeping me from breaking now was the fact that I kept telling myself that she was hurting right now and didn't mean anything she was saying.

It wasn't working anymore.

"It's not your decision to make little girl, he is my husband and I am the only one who has the right to make that decision and my decision is final."

Shooting one last look at me, Mama Grace stormed out of the room leaving me alone with Orion. Somehow between the Doctor's announcement and Mama Grace's hurtful words I had forgotten he was even there until now when he wrapped an arm around my shoulder.

The arm was heavy against my shoulder and unsure as if he didn't know if he was meant to do it. I didn't push him away immediately still lost in my thoughts and he took that to mean he could keep it there permanently. He even went as far as pulling me to him and cradling my head in his hand.

"She didn't mean that. I am sure you know she is hurting right now."He said trying to calm me down but the only thing his words did was anger me.

Red boiling anger that flowed through my veins and overpowered my senses took over and I pushed him away, glaring up at him.

"What are you even doing here?"

He blinked in surprise at my question but I just continued, not waiting for his answer.

"This was supposed to be a private family moment so why are you here, Alpha?'

He opened his mouth to respond and then closed it again. I scoffed and crossed my hands over my chest.

"Of course, you have nothing to say. Let me guess; you asked your Beta about the progress on Sophie and he didn't give you a positive response and then you heard about Grandfather so you thought you'd come here and keep your mind busy so you wouldn't have to think about it, Isn't it?"

"That's not it, Ciara I..."

I laughed, the sound bitter and harsh. "Who knew that Alpha Orion knew my name?" I never would have imagined that he knew my name especially since he wanted absolutely nothing to do with me.

He cleared his throat and looked from me to the door, probably planning his safe escape.

"I think you should go," I whispered, feeling completely drained and wanting to be alone with my grandfather.

He nodded his head and turned to walk away and then stopped. "I will be around if you need me."

I ignored him and took my seat again, tears rolling down my cheeks. The slam of the door behind him shook me to my core and I gave in to my emotions.

I let the tears fall