The Broken Mate

Chapter 2: sleeping beauty

Sebastian's pov

It's been 2 months since my battered mate came to me. My mother had helped her get clean and dressed her in clean clothes. I traced the scars on her arms as I cradled my other hand on her cheek, stroking it gently with my thumb. My mother checked her vitals before she left me alone with her. My father has temporarily taken over my duties as Alpha as I watch over my mate.

I hear the door open and watch as my Twin brother, and Beta walled into the room with his head hung down in shame.

"I'm so sorry brother. I should've been more rational before I made the move. Something felt off about her. She was physically human but her scent told a different story. I thought if she made it to the human towns, our existence would be endangered."

"It's not your fault, she was in a condition where she would have collapsed one way or another."

"Yes, but I was the one that landed the fatal blow..." He hung his head and I stood but when I felt a twitch.

I looked down and watched as my mate opened her eyes then closed it tightly before slowly opening her right eyes and then her left. She blinked and finally let out a groan. I chuckled and her head snapped to the side as she stared at me. I caressed her cheek and gave her a gentle smile.

"You're safe here, my sleeping beauty." I kiss her cheek and watch as a blush works her way up her cheeks.

"I.. I..." She pouted when her voice didn't come out the way she liked. I reached for a glass of water and placed it on her lips. She drank hungrily and whe she was done, she cleared her throat and tried again.

"How long was I out?"

"2 and a half months." I said but she looked confused.

"What?"

"2 and a half months." She was staring up at my mouth now and she seemed confused still.

"huh?" We all turned our heads towards the door when we heard someone enter. I noticed Seraphina looking at me in confusion before staring at the door before a beautiful smile broke on her face. I noticed Lucifer making weird hand gesture with his hands and watched as the glee turned to shock.

"Can you feel what I'm saying?" She shook her head.

"Can you hear me?" And she shook her head.

(Perhaps, it's because you just woke up and is too weak still) He motioned with his hands. And she did the same, perhaps answering him.

"Can someone tell me what's going on?" I asked in confusion.

"Due to a traumatic past, Seraphina lost her hearing. I learnt how to sign so that I can communicate with her. She can still talk and could read lips and feel the vibrations when someone spoke but she seems to be a bit disoriented. I could help translate until she feels better."

(He's my mate?)

"She's asking if you're her mate." (yes)

(Which one?) She looked confused as the same looking people stared at her.

(The one hilding your hand) She looked down and blushed as she looked at their hands.

"Can I go outside?" She asked as she struggled to sit up. She must've felt the pain from her sore muscles and healing wounds but she didn't show it. I frowned but quickly hid with a small smile as I helped into a comfortable sitting position, on my lap. I nuzzle her neck and inhaled her lovely scent watching in glee as she blushed.

"I'll have to ask my mom."

Lucifer translated and she nodded obediently.

I mindlinked her right away and she burst through the doors. She gasped at the position and how I was hiding her amputated leg from view.

"Son, she needs to know sooner or later."

(Sister, your leg had to be amputated due excess damage.)

"Liar." She spat and move her legs. Tears well up when she realizes one leg is not moving like the other. She removed the quilt and closes her eyes.

"Can I go outside now?" She asked again after awhile.