Hearts On Fire
Chapter 18:

In the bedroom

Amaya: “Will you stop looking at me like that?”

Azar: “I can't. I'm worried.”

Amaya: “How many times do I need to repeat to you that I'm okay?”

Azar: “But, doll…you don’t look okay. Those bruises look really bad. Where the hell is the doctor? It's been an hour. Don't roll your eyes at me.”

Amaya: “Why? Will you punish me for it? Your punishment would really be a reward for me though. What now?”

Azar: “You need to be checked up by the doctor first.”

Amaya: “Will you ever stop replaceing excuses?”

Azar: “They're not excuses. You don't understand how much I want you.”

Amaya: “I would if you didn't run away from me while I was in heat. By the way…how did my heat just pass like that?”

Azar: “It doesn't last forever. Thank you for waiting for me.”

Amaya: “I couldn't get out of bed. Not to mention doing anything else.”

Azar: “I think it's time for you to get dressed. I'm afraid that you'll catch a cold. (Azar runs to get some clothes to put on Amaya). Comfortable?”

Amaya: “I am, stop worrying.”

Azar: “Will you be okay for a minute for me to get dressed?”

Amaya: “For fucks sake, Azar.”

In Amaya’s head: Truth be told, I was far from okay. My whole body hurts. I was used to pain so I tried keeping my strong mask on. Azar was out of his mind of worry and he still was not calm. His eyes were still burning red and I didn't want to worry him even more. I know he's blaming himself for everything that happened and that's the last thing I wanted and I can't risk him running away from me again. I could see it on his face. I can't read his mind but I swear it was like I could see what was running through it. He's afraid I'll constantly be in danger because of him. Oh hell no. The pain is becoming stronger. Azar can't see me like this. It hurts when I try to take a breath and my head is pounding. Fuck, everything is spinning.

Azar: “Doll?! Amaya?! Open your eyes, doll! Open your eyes for me. I got you, little flame. You’ll be alright. (at the hospital)”

Fenrir: “Son, calm down.”

Azar: “How do you want me to calm down? My mate is in the hospital and we still have no idea how badly injured she is. Our pack members did this and I wasn't there to protect her. I didn't protect my own mate.”

Azrael: “Have faith in her, she's a strong girl.”

Azar: “All she knew her whole life is torture and pain and I didn't do anything to stop it. Not even now when I found her. I failed her again!”

Fenrir: “I'll have a pack meeting now.”

Azrael: “Exactly. No one messes with our daughter-in-law.”

Fenrir: “You need to stay calm until the doctor comes. Miranda and Thorne are coming.”

Azrael: “Please don't burn the hospital down. Looks like some of our men forgot the power we hold. It's time for us to remind them.”

Fenrir: “Oh shit. So now you're the one who will be burning everything down?”

Azrael: “Yes. It's been a long time.”

In Azar’s head: Please be okay, I can't believe I was so stupid. I should’ve brought her here immediately. Instead I believed her and thought she was really okay.

Doctor: “First thing you need to know, your mate is stable.”

Azar: “How bad is it?”

Doctor: “She has a concussion and two broken ribs. Thankfully the ribs didn't puncture her lungs. She's asleep right now. With good rest, she should be just fine.”

Azar: “Should be?”

Doctor: “I never treated a human. You must understand her process of healing is a lot different so we’ll have to monitor her.”

Azar: “When can I see her?”

Doctor: “Soon. I'm gonna go check up on her again right now. Then I'll bring you to her.”

In Azar’s head: A concussion and broken ribs. They broke her ribs!!

Miranda: “How is she?”

Azar: “She has a concussion and two broken ribs.”

Thorne: “What did the doctor say about recovery?”

Azar: “She should be fine but I don't understand. If she was in pain, why didn't she tell me? She was repeating that she was perfectly fine and I believed her!”

Miranda: “She was always like that. No matter what happens, she was always trying to stay strong to prove to others that she's not weak. I don't know how much she's told you but you've seen all those scars on her body. Especially the one on her chest.”

Azar: “All I know is that her brother did that to her.”

Miranda: “It's not my story to tell but things they did to her. (Miranda cries then yells). HE TRIED TO RIP HER HEART OUT!”

Azar: “TELL ME THEIR NAMES!”

Blaise: “I’LL RIP THEIR HEARTS OUT!”

Miranda: “I can't. You don't understand, we must not tell.”

Thorne: “Mir!”

Azar: “What are they hiding from us?!”

Thorne: “I have no idea but it's obviously something really bad. She didn't wanna tell me either and every time I get a glimpse of it through our mate bond, she blocks me out.”

Azar: “Go after her.”

Thorne: “Are you sure you'll be okay on your own?”

Azar: “I'm waiting to see Amaya, don't worry about me. Go replace your mate.”

In Azar’s head: How come I didn't feel her pain? I always do. Why not this time?

Doctor: “She's doing fine, you can go in now.”

In Doctor’s head: So cute. I'll give them some privacy.

Azar: “My little flame, I know you're strong.”

In Azar’s head: Night came quickly. I just stood there watching her chest rise and fall. I didn't wanna take my eyes off her again. She looked peaceful in her sleep. I wanted to cradle her in my arms but I was afraid I could hurt her. the only thing I had left was to wait. Seeing her like this was breaking my heart. Why was life so cruel to her? I would give everything I have to heal her. I would give her my life to take away her pain. She might look so fragile, but she's one of the strongest people I know. She'll go through this and recover. I know it. My doll is a fighter. She doesn't give up, she never did and never will. The doctor said she's doing fine. If only she would let me in. Tell me her secrets. Let me know all of those who hurt her kneel in front of her begging for forgiveness before I kill them. (the next morning)

Azar: “It's morning already, doll. If you can hear me, please wake up. Come back to me. Open your beautiful eyes. I'm begging you. I love you, little flame. Amaya? What's wrong? Doll? (Amaya gets out of bed). Please lay back down, you had a concussion. You need to take it slow.”

Amaya: “Stop touching me! Get away from me!”

Azar: “I'm sorry. What's wrong?”

Amaya: “Where am I? What am I doing here and who the hell are you?”