The Rejected Wolf

Chapter 9

Andy’s POV

When I woke, it felt as though I'd been run over by a dump truck.

My chest hurt and every breath made me want to scream.

I opened my eyes to see the IV in my arm and the monitors connected to me.

A hospital bed.

I couldn't see much in the room since it was dark except for the blinking light on the monitor beside me, but I felt someone moving next to me, and when I looked up, I saw he was holding my hand.

It was obviously a guys hand by the way they made mine look tiny.

I tried to take my hand away, but he just gripped harder. I knew my pulling had made him wake up though because I felt him move again.

“Andy? Are you awake?” Logan? What was he doing here?

“Hello.” My voice came out as more of a croak, but he heard me.

“Thank goddess. You scared me. Hold on, I'll get you something to drink for your throat.”

He stood up and walked away, a second later the light came on, making me blink.

“Here, drink this.” He told me as he handed me a plastic cup. I drank the water happily; I was so thirsty.

When I handed the cup back, I could see his face for the first time. He looked horrible, his eyes looked exhausted, and his hair was a mess.

“Are you okay?” I asked him.

He laughed, shaking his head. “Am I alright? You're the one who was attacked and you're worried about me?”

“You look like hell.” I replied, causing him to laugh even harder.

“I’m fine. How are you? Can you tell me who did this to you?”

“I’m okay, just sore, I don’t know who it was though. I was getting something out of the freezer, and they hit me on the back of the head. When I fell to the floor, they hit my face and my chest. But I heard them laughing. I think there were three or four of them. I’m sorry. I tried to open my eyes, but I couldn’t.”

“Don’t you dare apologise; you did nothing wrong. Whoever did this is a coward. And I’m going to kill them.” He’s eyes shone a shade of black and I knew he was serious.

“Thank you, for saving me again.”

“It’s my pleasure Andy.” He smiled at me.

“I’m going to let the doctors know you're awake, okay?” I nodded to him, and he left the room, a few minutes later Alexi mind linked me.

Andy? Logan said you were awake, are you okay?

Yes, I’m fine.

I was so worried about you little sister. You looked dead. Did you know Logan found you? He broke our front door to get to you. When we got to the hospital, he looked terrified.

Wow, he broke our door?

Yeah, it’s in pieces. I have no idea how he knew you were hurt though.

Hmm. He was right, how did he know?

Realisation dawned on me as I remembered what I had said before I passed out.

I had called for him.

I think I called him before I was knocked out.

You did? Hmm. That guy really likes you, Andy.

No, he doesn't, he's just being nice. He’s going to be the alpha soon he has to protect the pack.

Nice? He smashed the door! Then slept beside you to make sure you were okay, for the second night in a row.

I don’t know, maybe you’re right, but it doesn’t matter.

Why not? Don’t you like him

He hasn’t found his mate yet Alexi, when he does, he’ll forget about me.

Maybe... he sighed.

The door opened and the doctor entered. She was a middle-aged woman with short red hair framing her face.

I have to go, the doctors here. I said before shutting the link.

“Hello Miss Hale. How are you feeling?” she smiled at me. I instantly relaxed, she just seemed so genuine I couldn’t help but like her.

“I’m okay, just sore.” I told her.

“Well, let’s have a quick look at you.”

She gave me an exam telling me everything I missed whilst I was asleep, then she said I could go home in a few days if I promised not to leave my bed for a while. I agreed eagerly and she left. Not long after I fell back to sleep again.

When I woke up again, the sun was shining through the window, and Logan was sitting in the chair again, staring down at his phone. He looked much more relaxed than he did earlier. His hair was neatly styled, and he was wearing fresh clothes.

What if he likes me? I stopped myself immediately from continuing. Liking him would be a mistake. He hasn't found his mate yet; it would only leave me heartbroken.

I sat up in bed and looked around.

Beside the bed sat a bouquet of roses, a small note attached to the flowers.

I reached over and read the note.

Dear Andrea,

I wasn’t sure what flowers you liked but I hope these will do.

You had me worried there, please don’t do that again.

Logan x

“Are they okay?” Logan asked me, causing me to jump and then inwardly groan at the pain the movement caused.

“They are beautiful, thank you.”

“I also got you these, Alexi said you would like them.” He handed me a box wrapped in red paper. I tore the paper away and squealed. Chocolate!

“Omg, chocolate, thank you. I’m starving.” I said as I ate one. It was the most delicious thing I have ever tasted; it was filled with a creamy caramel, and I couldn’t help the moan that escaped my lips. I instantly blushed when I heard him laugh.

“I take it you like them?”

“I have a slight addiction to chocolate, well to anything sweet really. These are amazing, I’ve never tasted anything this good. You’re going to have to tell me where you got them so I can buy their whole stock.” I said shoving two more chocolates in my mouth.

Making him laugh again, god he has a sexy laugh.

“They’re handmade in a cafe in Bude. I'll have to take you sometime. They also do cake, like twenty types of cake actually.”

“That sounds like heaven, I’m going to need to live there.” I replied.

Before he could reply the doctor came back in. She smiled when she saw me with a mouth full of chocolate.

“Hello Mrs Hale, I was going to ask if you were feeling better but by the looks of it you are.” She laughed as she checked my chart.

"Hmm, you seem to be healing a lot faster now, so I don't see any reason to keep you here as long as you stay on bed rest. You wolf is starting to do its job, some of the smaller cuts have already healed.” She smiled at me.

“Thank you, I’d love to go home.” I told her. She nodded at me and said she’d go grab the paperwork.

I looked over to see a concerned looking Logan.

“Are you okay?” I asked.

“I was thinking maybe you should come to the pack house; we don’t know who attacked you. You will be safer there.”

I thought about it, and he was right of course, I am pretty good in a fight, but I’m injured and there’s nothing stopping them from coming whilst I’m asleep or distracted.

“You may be right, I’m not sure I would feel safe at home. At least not until I’m healed.” I agreed.

I saw him visibly relax. “Okay then, I’ll get Lex to pack some clothes for you.”

By the time we got back to the pack house, it was already late afternoon. I started to get out of the car before he stopped me.

“What do you think you’re doing?” he asked as he walked to my side of the car.

“I’m getting out of the car.” I replied confused.

“You almost died, there is no way you’re walking.” He stated then he reached down and picked me up bridal style causing me to let out a very unattractive yelp.

“I can walk you know?” I protested, but I didn’t struggle, honestly I was exhausted.

He just laughed at me and walked inside and carried me upstairs. When we were in his room, he placed me on his bed and sat beside me.

“So, what would you like to do? Until you’re healed, I’m your personal slave. So, feel free to order me about. And don’t you dare get out of bed.”

I couldn’t help it. I started laughing, like an actual full belly laugh.

“Did I say something funny Andrea?” He asked looking annoyed, which only made me laugh harder.

“You're the alpha, or soon to be anyway. You should be ordering me about, not the other way round. And no-one apart from my parents call me Andrea. Everyone calls me Andy.” He stayed silent for a minute then replied.

“Well until you are healed, in this room you are the alpha okay. And I like Andrea, it's a nice name.” He responded.

“Well okay then, if you say so.”

“So, what would you like to do? Do you want to watch a movie?”

“Yeah, a movie sounds good, can it be a horror movie? With snacks?” I asked, getting excited.

He started laughing again “Sounds good to me. Why don’t you pick the movie and I'll go find some food?” I nodded and he left.

After looking through the Netflix choices I settled on the conjuring and waited for him to come back.

When he walked back in, he was carrying a tray that he placed on the end of bed and then joined me again.

“Ooh nice choice. Okay I got everything sweet I could find. We have toffee popcorn, ben and jerry’s fudge ice cream and lots of chocolate. What would you like first?” I swear this man is amazing... Why did he have to be perfect?

“Hmm. Ice cream” he picked up the tub and two spoons and handed me one. And I started the movie. We watched quietly, eating the ice cream until one of the ghosts in the movie suddenly jumped at the screen and I felt Logan jump next to me.

I was in hysterics, I laughed so hard I was crying.

“You... okay there... alpha...” I said between laughing fits.

He straightened, “I’m fine, you imagined it.” He lied.

I started laughing again and he just glared at me.

“Don’t worry, your secrets are safe with me.” I joked.

He just grumbled something about how he could take a ghost and we went back to watching the movie.

When it was finished it was already dark outside and I could feel my eyelids drooping. So, I stood up to go to the bathroom, but Logan stopped me. “Where do you think you're going? Your on-bed rest.”

I rolled my eyes at him. “I need to shower and change. Can you help me with that alpha?” I said sarcastically. I regretted my words however because his eyes started to darken. It seemed like he was getting up to come with me...

“Don’t tempt me, little one. Believe me, I would happily join you if you asked.” He said in a low incredible sexy voice.

A shudder ran through me, damn... it took every bit of self-restraint I had to shake my head and head for the bathroom. Grabbing my toothbrush and a change of clothes from the bag Alexi had brought over on my way. I could hear him chuckling as I shut the door, making sure to lock it.

I showered, brushed my teeth, and got dressed in the only pyjamas I had, I silently cursed Alexi. The outfit he had packed was a silk blue set. Mini shorts (might have as well been underwear) and a very thin matching vest top. As I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I could see the massive bruises covering my face, arms and chest. Sighing, I walked back inside the room. Logan turned and stared at me...

“What is it? Do I look bad? I can change.” I was rambling because the way he was staring at me was making me feel awkward.

“Nothing’s wrong, little one, please don’t change. I like it. I like it a lot.” He said in that low voice that weakens my knees. I instantly started blushing and just stared at the floor.

He got up and walked towards the bathroom stopping when he was passing me.

He put a finger under my chin and lifted my face up, so I was staring at him. “Do not hide that beautiful face from me, little one.” Jesus, I’m not going to make it... I’m doomed, this god like man made of muscle was turning me into a hot drooling mess.

“I’m going to shower, why don’t you get in bed, you must be exhausted.” He said as he walked towards the bathroom.

When I got to the bed, I collapsed on it. I need to remind myself he’s got a mate out there somewhere.

True doll, but he is a fine-looking man. My wolf spoke up.

Ugh, not you too! He’ll break our heart.

Maybe, but one excellent night wouldn’t be such a bad idea...

True... wait no. I can’t. Can I? Maybe... ugh.

Your choice doll, but feel free to suggest a run-in the moonlight...believe me I won’t say no...

I instantly blocked her out. Ugh, why did I have to get the wrong brother? I swear the moon goddess is laughing at me.

I gave up and crawled into bed, I was just closing my eyes when I heard the bathroom door open. Turning around I watched Logan walk out, soaking wet in just a towel that was tied around his waist. I just stared, he had an eight pack and I swear the towel barely covered the massive appendage hiding beneath. I’m not proud of it but I’m pretty certain I was drooling.

“You okay there little one?” he was staring at me smirking. I just hid my face in the pillow blushing so hard I thought my face was burning.

I could hear him laughing, and then I felt him lie down beside me.

To avoid any more embarrassment, I rolled to the side facing away from him to go to sleep. Luckily for me it didn’t take long before I drifted off.