Mated To The Cold Hearted Alpha
Chapter 141

“They won’t stay long, son,” my father soothed. The irises of his Wolf shown in his eyes, the beast directing communicating comfort to mine. There was also a promise of violent protection behind his fierce stare. No question of loyalty in his rigid stance. At any cost, the beast would stand by his son to protect what was ours.

His words helped. My Wolf still didn’t like the presence of so many males, but he trusted our father Wolf. His anxiety eased a little.

“We know you don’t want to be gone for long,” Ever explained quietly as I crossed to the far side of the deck where they stood, “so we wanted to cover as many topics as possible to avoid multiple absences from your mate.”

I understood they needed to talk but first I needed an explanation from Grace. I turned to her and spoke through gritted teeth, “Now tell me what is going on. What couldn’t you say in front of Hycinth?”

“Leander, you already know Hycinth should have woken up by now,” Grace began, her voice low.

She spoke the obvious, but even still, I couldn’t stop my hands curling into fists. I forced myself to not react as she continued, “Since we are now in uncharted territory regarding her care, I thought it best to take as much precaution as possible in regards to her mental health, and have this conversation outside of her potential hearing.”

“Okay,” I muttered. “What are you suggesting?”

“We need to make some changes regarding her care, and we need to bring in a medical doctor,” she spoke matter-of-factly.

Her words washed over me. As far as I knew, there wasn’t a medically trained werewolf doctor in any of the surrounding packs, and even if there was, I didn’t think I could trust anyone from another pack, not right now. “How exactly are we supposed to accomplish that?”

“The only thing I can think of is bringing in a human doctor.”

A human doctor?

She had to be kidding.

“No,” I growled. “I can’t trust any human with her. And what makes you think a human doctor can do anything for a werewolf?”

Grace exhaled heavily, the stress revealing itself in her eyes. “I don’t want that either, but Leander, we have to try everything we can. I’ve never seen a case like hers, and we can’t reach out to any other pack, even to ask questions about her care because we don’t want any of them knowing the extent of her condition.”

Her words made sense, but I still couldn’t imagine how we were supposed to convince a human doctor to evaluate and treat her, and then keep him or her silent. The last thing I wanted to do was spill innocent b***d, particularly someone who has helped us.

“We might have a solution,” Tommy spoke from where he stood off to the side behind Grace.

My head snapped up, eyes locking on his. So this was why he was here.

He pulled back slightly, an automatic response to my feral expression, and then continued, “We have a doctor…on payroll. Comes in handy for bullet wounds and other problems that we can’t very well go to the hospital for.”

“Can you ensure his understanding and silence?” I demanded.

He nodded. “I’ve known him my entire life. There’s no question to his loyalty.” He rubbed the back of his neck and added, “Not to say this shit won’t be startling, but he can deal, and from the sound of things, it sounds like you don’t have a better option.”

Unfortunately, I couldn’t disagree with him there.

Refocusing on Grace, I asked, “You really think this is necessary? I keep thinking she’s going to wake up any minute.” I couldn’t keep the emotion out of my voice.

Grace’s expression softened, but it didn’t make her next words any easier to hear. “Leander, we can no longer assume when she will wake up. Maybe, this is just her body’s natural way of mentally healing and when she’s ready, she’ll come back to us. From her reduced bodily functions, it’s clear her body has slowed down considerably, but she can’t go on like this. I’ve been giving her electrolytes and other nutrition to help her body regulate, but it’s only a temporary solution. We are at a point now where both her and the pup need more. I recommend a feeding tube.”

A feeding tube? I’d never known a Wolf to require such invasive treatment. But regardless of my experience on the matter, if it was what Hycinth needed, so be it. “Okay, of course. Do it.”

“There’s one more thing,” Grace hesitated. She bit her l*p.

My eyes narrowed. I didn’t like her tone. “What are you replaceing so difficult to say?”

“As I mentioned, her systems have slowed down almost to the point of not functioning,” Grace began again, choosing her words carefully. “However, once she increases her calorie intake and sustenance, I suspect her natural body functions will return to normal.” She fell silent again.

My stomach twisted in a knot. I had an idea of where she was going now, but I needed to hear it from her mouth. I spoke through clenched teeth, “Go on.”

Grace inhaled softly and let the breath out. “I’ve done some research online, and we have some options for her care. Currently, she already has a waterproof pad beneath her. We could continue with that route and just change it when necessary. However, we could also consider a catheter and there are also garments she could wear to keep any waste contained to a smaller area of her body.

With every word Grace spoke, devastation rose higher and higher in my chest, threatening to consume me. Every minute of the past two days I had anticipated Hycinth would just wake up, but now, the reality and uncertainty that she might not for any number of days, overwhelmed me.

Ever came to my side. He wrapped his large hand around my bicep. “You’re not alone, Leander. You will have all of the help you need in caring for Hycinth for as long as it takes.

“No,” I pulled my arm free and took a step away. “No one cares for her but me…especially not like that.”

“You don’t need to carry that burden alone,” Grace interjected softly.

“My mate is not a burden,” I all but snarled, vibrating in anger. “And I will give her what she needs, no matter what it is. You will show me what needs to be done, and then I will handle it.”

“Of course, as you wish,” Grace agreed quickly, dropping her chin. She motioned with her head toward the bag near the door. “I’ve already brought the nutrition and supplies you need. We can get started now.”

Before I could take a step toward the door, Ever asked for confirmation, “Shall I obtain the doctor?”

“Do it,” I answered shortly. Fierce determination washed over me. It didn’t matter how many human doctors I had to kill now. Hycinth was going to have the best care possible regardless of what I had to do or who I had to kill to accomplish it.