Luna's Past

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Anna’s POV

“I am.” I sighed.

I didn't want them to feel bad for me. I didn't need the attention. I promised I would stay here until he caught this bastard, but I don't know if things will change once it's done.

"A little poke." The doctor said but I didn't feel anything. I hated needles but it didn't seem to bother me at the moment. "All done, I didn't give you a big dose as you need to eat." He said bowing his head.

"Join us when you are finished," Darius said to the doctor.

"Of course." The doctor said before he left us.

"How are you feeling now?" Darius asked.

"Better I don't know how much I can eat, but I will try to eat," I said with a small smile.

"As long as you eat something I will feel better." He smiled. "Dinner is here." He said as a plate was put in front of me.

"So Anna, I was wondering if you wanted to take a walk tomorrow. I love to show you the lake." Daniel said making me break eye contact with Darius.

"I didn't know maybe." I smiled. "But we'll see how you feel after your party tonight."

"You should come, a bonfire and some marshmallows. Besides the stars tonight are supposed to be bright. Might be fun for you."

"I'm still tired and don't know if it's a good idea for me to be there. I don't want to be taken by the guy that did this to me." I sighed.

"Daniel I already told her she doesn't have to come. If she wants to she will come." Darius said calmly. "Trust her judgement." He smiled. "Eat your dinner, Daniel. I can hear your stomach all the way over here." He chuckled.

No one said anything while we were there. I managed to eat half of my plate before the medicine made me feel like I wanted to pass out.

"Come on let's get you upstairs. If you want I can post a guard outside your room since I am going to be outside for some of the night." He said helping me to my feet.

"You don't have to do that, I'm sure I'm safe here," I said as I felt my body shift into his arms.

The pain wasn't bad, I put my head against his chest. His heartbeat was calming. I closed my eyes as we climbed the stairs.

When I felt the softness of the bed, I opened my eyes.

"Wait," I said before he could walk away. "Please be careful tonight. I don't want to be weird, but I don't want anything happening to you."

"I promise to be careful and ug you decide to come outside find Daniel or me. I promise to protect you."

"Thanks." I smiled.

"Get some rest I hope you do take Daniel's offer to show you around. We have a beautiful lake. Maybe this spring we can have a picnic there."

"I'd like that." I smiled before he left.

I thought about going to the party, but I don't know if I should. I didn't want to put myself in danger but Darius said he would protect me.

Part of me hopes this asshole shows up so I can at least know the reason he thought I was Darius's mate. I still don't know what that means. I still don't believe they can shift into wolves.

I've never seen it happen so. I had my doubts. I am worried about what Darius said would happen to me. What if he is wrong and I don't belong here and I won't shift?

I wonder if it's going to hurt if I do shift.

I slowly force myself up I hear voices outside, so I walk over to the window. A couple of guys are loading wood where I am assuming the bonfire is.

I see Darius and Daniel with a couple of others as the fire is started. Part of me wants to run down there just to be close to him, but then I remember the man who hurt me.

I don't want to face him again, but then again, if I see him chained up or locked away, I think I'd feel better about everything.

Maybe I should go and help Darius out with this man in a grave. I close my eyes as my heart races. I know I can do this. If I do this I could get my life back and not have to worry.

I wonder how Darius will feel if I leave here. I know I feel something for him, but I don't know if it's enough for me to stay here. I haven't been in a relationship in a while. It's like I'd be a virgin all over again and I'm not sure he'd be patient enough for that.

I could be wrong.

I force myself away from the window and slowly make my way downstairs. There are a lot more people in the house, but I try not to show them that I am nervous.

I walk to the kitchen and out the back door but I don't see Darius or Daniel anywhere. Part of me wants to run back inside since I am already outside, so I close my eyes and calm myself.

"You must be Anna." An unfamiliar voice spoke behind me.

I turn around, my heart is in my throat. "I might be," I said as calmly as I could.

"Forgive me." He said bowing. "I smiled, Alpha Damien. Darius invited my brother and me to the party. He didn't tell me you were beautiful."

"I wouldn't say beautiful. I was attacked and most likely will have scars after my wounds heal." I frowned.

I didn't want people looking at me and feeling bad or talking about the way I looked. I couldn't help it, I am pissed at the man who did this.

"If you have scars from your wound I'd take it as a win in the battle. I can tell you are a survivor." He smiled.

"Do you know where Darius or Daniel went?"

"They are preparing for an uninvited guest. Alpha Dariys asked me to keep an eye out for you. I think he half expected you to come outside even though you are afraid. I promise I will watch over you until he returns." He said, gesturing for me to follow. "Come, let's sit by the fire. I can already tell you are cold. I promise I won't bite and you can trust me." He said before walking towards the fire, I followed him.

He's right it was chilly outside. As I sat down, more people gathered around the fire, most of them. We were talking among ourselves, and no one seemed to mind me.

Alpha Damien watched me curiously he didn't say anything.