Coveted

Little Secrets

James POV

She looked so fragile. My beast had been gentle, even tender with her, yet she still looked ready to break. Her magic seemed almost non-existent. Her head wound should have healed within minutes, but she still looks as bad as when it first happened. She hasn't even woke up since she snuggled into the beasts chest. What was that anyway? It's not like he's some kind of teddy bear. He's vicious and cruel. I still don't understand why he was so careful with her. It will all be for nothing, anyway if I can't get her help. I can't take her to a human doctor. I can think of only one person. Will she even speak to me after what I did? I'm not sure a scorned lover is the best option, but right now she's my only option.

I could see the suspicion growing in her eyes as she threw a formal greeting my way. "Hello James. Is there something I can do for you?". She looked incredulous when she said this. I knew I had no right to ask her, but I had no where else to turn. "I need your help Vickie. Someone is hurt and I don't know how to help them. Can you meet me at my house? If you want you can even bring that mate of yours, as long as you keep him on a leash."8 That earned a gasp and a snort from Victoria. I knew I had overstepped. "Look Vickie, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. Please help. I'm begging you. I'll do anything. Just name it. I'll even apologize to Richard. Whatever it takes.". I heard a chuckle on the other end of the line. "She must really be special. I'll be there in half an hour. I won't say anything to Richard just yet. I think it will be better if I ask Richard's forgiveness rather than permission.". I paced the floor frantically for the next half hour. Carra never once moved. I was getting increasingly worried by the minute. By the time Vickie made it I was a total wreck. I must have looked just as bad as I felt because she actually gave me a look if sympathy. "So where is this all important patient that has the mighty James pacing the floor?". I gritted my teeth at her sarcasm and showed her to Carra. Her doctor instincts immediately took over and she shewed me out of the room. I tried to protest, but she refused to treat her until I complied. Damn stubborn werewolves!

Victoria's POV

I've never seen James like this. Even when we were together he never got this out of control. Who is this girl. Last I heard he was working for the high council. Not that he had a choice in the matter. After James attacked my mate the council gave him a choice. Work for them or be imprisoned for the next hundred years or so. He's the last of his kind and they wanted to keep an eye on him. As far as I know he didn't have much contact with the outside world unless he was on a case for the council. Which means this is girl probably an assignment or at least she was. Considering her condition she is obviously become a whole lot more. I'm gonna need some of my equipment from the office. I poke my head to let James know that my assistant is bringing some of my medical equipment. He looks ready to rip someone's head off. I chuckle to myself. He must really have it bad. "Look James, I should let you suffer some more, but I know how bad it hurts when your mate's injured.". He looks up at me startled. "Mate? What do you mean mate? I'm the last of my kind. I don't have a mate.". I just roll my eyes and tell him to watch for my assistant. He can be so thick headed sometimes.

My assistant finally arrives with what I need. James being the trusting individual that he is wouldn't even let her in the door. He just grabbed my equipment and slammed the door in June's face. This girl really has her work cut out for her. I take the equipment and medicine from him and shut the door in his face this time. After giving Carra some medicine I started setting up the equipment for her ultrasound. This is going to get interesting.

Carra starts to wake up just as I got the equipment ready. She seems confused so I explained who I am and why I was there, but she seemed more confused about how she got there. I told her she would have to ask James those questions, but they could wait. The baby's health was more important. Her mouth dropped open and her eyes became as big as saucers. "What baby?". "The little baby Almas growing inside you.". That did it. She looked confused and terrified at the same time. ". "What is an Almas and how did it get inside me?". She looked ready to burst into tears. This just keeps getting better. I did the only rational thing. I burst out laughing. Tears were streaming down my face before I got control of myself. Let's start from the top. "My name is Victoria. I'm a pack doctor and a werewolf. Me and James were lovers for about ten years until I found my mate, Richard. James attacked him and almost killed him. He hasn't been with anyone since. That was over fifty years ago. James is an Almas. You know a Windego, Bigfoot, Sasquatch. He is the last of his kind, but that's a story for another time. What's important right now is that you are pregnant. It's taking a lot out of you. That's why you've been so weak. I gave you some medicine that should help, but I don't know how much. It was designed for humans carrying werewolf babies. This is a similar situation, but not exactly the same. You need to get lots of rest and take care of yourself. If you follow my directions you and the baby should be fine. Now, do you want to see the little guy?". She nods her head, obviously overwhelmed by it all. I rub some gel on her belly and start the ultrasound. That's when I realized she wasn't carrying an Almas baby. She was carrying three Almas babies. I'm considering how to break the news to her when I see the realization on her face. She figured it out on her own and then she passed out.