The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 28

Alissa's POV

"How long until she wakes up?" I heard a familiar male voice.

Luke.

"We don't know, Luke. I'm just as anxious as you are for Ali to wake up but the doctor already assured us that she'll be fine and also, I trust in mom and I's ability" a female voice said. Liana

"Why does she always get herself in such dangerous situations?" Luke said in a frustrated tone.

There was no answer from Liana for a few moments.

"Because this is the who Ali is, Luke. She's...selfless, fearless and she would never let anyone harm her loved ones even if it means she'd risk her own life protecting them. She's one of the most amazing person that you'll ever meet in this lifetime" Lia said. "Unfortunately, all that 'amazingness' comes with the daily fear that she might do things like this and many other dangerous things as well so this..." Lia said.

"This is something you need to deal with if you want to be with her, Luke. Keep that in mind because the earlier you realize that, the easier your relationship with her will be" she stated.

"And you're not upset about this whole situation?" Luke said.

"Upset? Absolutely, yes. In fact, I'm furious that this happened to my bestfriend but I'm allowed to feel and react even in the most exaggerated way and even guilt trip her when she wakes up because I've already built a good foundation in our friendship so if you want to be able to do the same, step up your game, treat her well and quit being an a-hole" Liana said.

I chuckled internally.

Then, I slowly fluttered my eyes open.

"Lia" I muttered.

Liana and Luke turned to look my way and then rushed beside me.

When I tried to sit up, that's when I felt the excruciating pain shot through my body.

"ACKKK" I whimpered in pain.

"Alissa" Luke said and held me in place.

I bit my lower lip as I held onto his arms tightly.

"It hurts all over" I said.

"Oh Ali" Lia said looking at me in worry.

The pain I was feeling was the absolute worst since the adrenaline was long gone.

Luke carefully sat behind me and helped me lean on him so that I was sitting instead of lying down on the bed.

I took deep calming breaths as I closed my hands and put my head by Luke's chest to help me calm down. His warmth made me feel at ease.

"Mom and I were able to heal you but you were already at a critical even before we could get to you" Ali said.

"Unlike the last time, we were able to respond to you faster but today we couldn't immediately get to you since we were on the other side of the territory. That's why you're feeling a lot of pain compared to when you were last injured" Ali explained further. So that's why.

"I'm not going to scold you right now because you're obviously still not okay but later and tomorrow is another time" she said then crossed her arms in front of her.

I chuckled but even that hurt so I winced a little.

"You should rest more" Lia said.

I nodded in agreement

Luke helped me to gently lay back down and then there was a knock on the door as Luke tucked me in.

Aunt Livi peeked inside and then I also saw a doctor.

"Oh ghad, Ali. Finally" aunt Livi said as she rushed to my side.

Luke stepped aside and aunt Livi held my hand with a worried look.

"How are you feeling, dear?" aunt Livi asked.

I gave her an assuring smile.

"I'm feeling fine, aunt Livi" I said.

"No, you don't. Just a moment ago, she said it hurt all over" Lia b**t in.

I pursed my lips and looked at her as she raised a brows at me.

Aunt Livi chuckled.

"I figured. You were badly injured and lost a lot of blood. On top of that, it took us a while to heal you because we were in different locations" aunt Livi said caressing my head. Then, she turned to the doctor.

"Kindly check on her" she said.

The doctor nodded.

"Yes, your majesty" the doctor said and went to check on me.

The doctor did a full body check up and since my body hurt all over, she was very careful.

Every time I winced a little, Luke would frown more and more.

I really done fcked myself up this time.

"She's completely fine now and I'd just recommend to rest a bit more and I'd personally recommend it if..." the doctor paused and then looked at both Luke and I.

"I'd personally recommend for his highness to sleep with Lady Alissa since it'll help her recover faster with her mate by her side" the doctor said.

There was a moment of silence.

Excuse me what?

"Okay" Luke said.

We all looked at him and the doctor gave him a nod and Luke motioned for her to go so she bowed her head to the royalties in the room and left. "You heard the doctor. Alissa needs rest" Luke said.

Both aunt Livi and Liana looked at him with a raised brow.

"What?" Luke said and they basically rolled their eyes at him.

I chuckled.

"Okay. Get some more sleep, Alissa. We'll visit you again later, dear" aunt Livi said and gave me a kiss on the forehead.

I smiled.

"Thank you, auntie" I said and aunt Livi smiled at me before gently caressing my face.

Then, Liana went beside me.

"Call us if you ever need anything. Specially, me. I'll be here anytime" Lia said and gave a kiss on the cheek and carefully hugged me.

I weakly nodded.

"I know. Thank you" I said.

Liana gave me a smile and they both gave a warning glance to Luke before leaving.

Then, there was silence as Luke just stood beside me.

Well, this is awkward.

Luke cleared his throat then looked at me.

"I forgot to ask if you wanted anything to eat or drink" he suddenly said.

"Uhm...I think I'm fine right now. I haven't been out that long, have I?" I asked.

Luke just stared at me.

"Alissa, you've been out for 2 days straight" he stated.

I looked at him stunned.

"Excuse me, what?" I said.

"You've been getting fluids for the past few days maybe that's why you're not entirely hungry or thirsty but you've been unconscious for quite some time" he said.

I was so confused.

It was that bad?

"Then, I should probably eat before resting, right?" I said.

"Probably" he said.

I nodded.

"I'll have someone bring food" he said and I nodded again.

For the second time, there was an awkward silence between us.

Then, I remembered something.

"Bryan. Where's Bryan and the pup? Are they okay?" I asked worried.

"Your brother is fine and so is the pup. You don't have to worry about them but you do have to worry about yourself" he stated.

I sighed in reilief.

Then, I looked at Luke.

"For the record, I'm alive. Not in a very fortunate condition but alive. So if you plan on giving me a scolding..." I said.

Luke sighed.

"I'd like to. But I won't. It's partially my fault that you ended up in a fight with the rogues by yourself in the first place" he said the last part in a low voice My brows furrowed.

"What? No. Why would you even think that?" I said.

"I barely got to you in time and I let you roam around by yourself in the first place" he said.

I scoffed a little.

"First of all, how would you have known that there would be rogues in the first place and also, you got to me just in time to keep me alive so it's not even your fault" I reasoned out. Luke stared at me.

"Please stop getting hurt and risking your life to save everyone around you. I..." Luke paused and sighed.

"I don't want to lose you again, Alissa" he said staring straight into my eyes.

My heart skipped inside of my chest.

Oh.

I looked away awkwardly.

Then, there was a knock on the door and a helper peeked inside with a tray of food in her hands.

Luke motioned for her to come inside and then he stood up went closer to me.

"I'll help you sit up" he said and guided my arms above his shoulder then leaned closer to me supporting my back with his arms and slightly lifted me up.

I felt him fix something behind me then he helped me to sit down and lean on the pillows so I'd feel less pain because of the soft pillows supporting my back. Then, he gently pulled away and the helper bowedyto us before taking her leave and going out.

Luke placed the tray by my thighs and I lifted my hand to take the spoon and fork to eat but Luke held my hand and stopped it.

"Let me" he said and I just looked at him for a moment.

I nodded then Luke started feeding me.

It must be the most awkward thing anyone has ever done for me but I couldn't exactly complain since I was too weak to move myself.

I've really done it this time huh.

I'm surprised that I didn't die the second time around, really.

Am I some type of trouble magnet or something?

Even I'm getting pissed off with myself.

Luke fed me quietly and I could feel my face heating up every moment he feeds me.

After I've finished my food, he helped me drink water then he set the tray aside.

"I'm going to help you lie back down" Luke said and I nodded in agreement.

Luke leaned in and placed his hand arms on my upper and lower back and helped me lay down.

I groaned a little when I felt a tingling pain and Luke stopped for a moment.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"Hmm" I hummed slightly nodding.

Luke carefully made me lie down again and I sighed then took deep breaths.

"Are you in pain?" Luke asked.

"A little" I said.

"Get some rest. I'll ask the doctor if you can take any pain relief" Luke said.

I nodded and Luke left as I closed my eyes to nap.

I suddenly found myself in the woods of Sol pack.

I looked around.

What am I doing here?

Then, I saw glowing red eyes from the bushes and I stepped back until more glowing red eyes were visible.

Suddenly, rogues came lunging out of the bushes and I ran as fast as I could.

I tried to shift into my wolf but couldn't do it.

Still, I ran faster and faster and I looked back only to be pounced on by a rogue and I fell rolling to the ground.

I groaned as I pushed myself up and when I looked up, I was no longer in Sol pack's woods but in the palace's woods.

What's going on?

Then, I heard snarling from around me and more rogues came out.

My eyes widened as my heart thumped inside of my chest and I pushed myself back with my feet.

Then, I got up and ran once more as more and more rogues started coming after me.

Until I reached a dead end and I faced the rogue.

There were a couple of dozens of them and I stepped back and as soon as I did, they pounced in my direction

I screamed and jolt awake.

"Alissa" Luke rushed to my side and when I saw him, I burst into tears.

Luke held me close to him and I cried and cried until I was so tired of it.

Luke laid me down and I pulled on his shirt.

"Please don't leave" I said weakly.

Luke nodded and he sat beside me and I laid my head on his chest.

I was so tired but I didn't want to fall asleep again because I was scared.

"It's okay. You're safe with me" Luke whispered.

And with that, I fell into slumber.