Her Savior. His Princess.

My Tears

Jackson looked at me worried now, a cold washcloth was on my forehead as I laid in bed. I was barely able to stop myself from crying. She was being hurt. Bad. I couldn't help her. Who would hurt such a beautiful angel? Clearly the devil. I opened the mind link with Jackson.

I can't do this... She's being abused and I can't even mind link her... I said through the link.

Jackson sighed and spoke after a moment of silence, I know... Hang in there bud. I have all our hunters out looking for the girl that matches the description you gave us.

I should be out looking for her...

No way. Liam, you can barely stand up, my friend. I growled at his response but he was proven right when I tried to sit up and ended up crying out in pain and laying back.

It hurts to feel your mate in pain. And that pain doubles when they are emotionally and mentally struggling. I would have been able to walk if she wasn't suffering with those three things. Physical. Emotional. Mental. And holy hell she has to be one strong ass wolf if she can survive through this kind of pain. And of course, that only makes me fall for her more.

I only met her once and I already am deeply in love with her. I need her. I want her. I could walk through fire right now if it meant I got to hold her in my arms as I had before she ran. My wolf whimpered at the memory of watching her receding back. Why hadn't I followed her?! I had been scolding myself since I lost her scent in the crowd. She was so scared...

I whimpered out loud even though the pain was numbing. Jackson placed a hand on my arm and I met his worried gaze. I opened my mouth but my voice was barely above a whisper, "Please... Jackie... You have to find her..." I was glad for the werewolf hearing because it took most of my energy to say those six words and I knew I wouldn't be able to repeat it.

He nodded, then let out a sigh and slowly stood up. "Kaylee will stay with you in case anything happens. I'm going out to help the hunters find your princess." He spoke, slowly because I had been having trouble focusing on words if someone spoke to fast. Good goddess, how much pain does she have to be in right now?

Without another word, he grabbed his jacket and was out of the room. I was left in silence with nothing but my thoughts until Kaylee got here. I didn't even care if she saw any of my weaknesses. Her and Jackie had been with me through all the bad times and the good. The pretty and the hideous.

I liked having people that I could allow to see that broken side of me. The side that never thought I deserved to be loved. The side that knew no one would ever love me. The side-

"Liam..." Kaylee's sad voice interrupted my thoughts and I was thankful. When had I started crying again? No matter the answer, I wasn't stopping any time soon. I couldn't even process what was happening when Kaylee suddenly wrapped her arms around my quivering body. I was larger than her but right now I felt small. She had her arms around my neck and she held me in a protective, yet gentle manner.

I opened my mind link with her rather than trying to use the energy I didn't have to stop the tears. Kaylee... It's horrible...

I know, buddy... I'm so sorry you are having to go through this... Just know I'm here for you. I could feel her wolf whimpering at my pain and that made me feel bad. I hated being the cause of Kaylee hurting. She was too innocent and kind to have to feel this.

I know, Kaylee... I said that before cutting the mind link so she didn't have to feel how much pain me and Cortez were in. Kaylee's wolf is a gentle small sized, cream colored wolf with brown eyes. She was another ray of sunshine I had. Before she had been the only one. Now I had my princess as well and at the moment, there was only one I could think of. I need to protect them both.

I groaned, making myself as comfortable as I can with the pain running over my entire body. Kaylee helped me, setting up the blankets and pillows so I felt like I was laying on a fluffy cloud. Once I was comfortable, I had to bit back the urge to cry again as my eyes closed and I slowly drifted into a dreamless sleep.