Chapter 60
Aurora
The moment my eyes flung open, I met myself in another realm.
Slowly, I crept up to my feet, trying to regain my stance as the heavy wind twirled around me with all its might.
My eyes scanned the barren open space before me, leaving me dazed.
How did I get here?
What was this place?
My head aches as I struggle to recollect my last activity.
But it was in vain as my memory was blank.
A feeling of loneliness washed over me as I clasped my hands around my fragile frame, letting my legs take me anywhere.
“Hello?” I called unto emptiness, taking daring steps as I burrowed further into the open space.
“Is anyone here?” I added, increasing my voice.
Silence fell as I kept walking into the unknown area, using the glow from the moon as a visual aid. The only sounds that could be heard were the loud echoes of my voice, the thumping of my feet, and the back beating of my heart.
Nervousness got the best of me, causing me to stop abruptly and glance behind me.
I couldn’t help the paranoid feeling that ate me up from deep within.
Was there anyone following me secretly?
How could I leave this strange place?
Fear consumed me as I quickened my steps, almost running.
The emptiness was driving me insane.
Suddenly, a huge double door appeared before me, wide open as if calling unto me to proceed.
I didn’t think twice before following the direction of the door.
I wanted to get the hell out of this scary place.
As I was about to enter, a faint sound filled my ears.
Maybe my ears were deceiving me.
I decided to wait for a few seconds before confirming what I heard. In no time, the strange noise filled my ears again, causing me to be shocked.
Did I just hear the cries of a baby?
Who abandoned her baby in this wilderness?
I walked away from the door, allowing my ears to lead me in the direction of the wailing baby.
“There you are, you little cutie. Where is mummy?” I asked as I drew closer to the baby who sat on the floor, speaking to him as if he understood me.
As I was about to hold the baby in my arms, a deafening noise rang violently in my ears, causing me to jerk into reality.
The effect of the screeching sound filled me with discomfort, causing me to wince in pain.
Slowly, I regained my senses as I became conscious of my environment.
I didn’t know how long I passed out, but I was as still as a statue.
Darkness surrounded me as my eyes were still shut.
It didn’t take a minute before I realized that it was all a dream.
There was no more wilderness…no crying baby.
I felt my brows deepen in confusion.
Why did I dream about a baby?
Why did I feel something connected me and the baby?
Though I haven’t seen the baby, I couldn’t help but feel compassion, affection, and love for him.
What was it about the baby that made me strangely drawn to him?
Slowly, I tried to flutter my eyes open but it was as if my eyelids were heavy.
The blinding light that hung above me sent me shrieking as my eyes shut immediately.
My head began to ache at the effect of the bright light.
Summoning courage as I tried to adjust my sight to the bright light, my eyes flung open.
I couldn’t move a finger, it was as if an invisible force pinned me to the bed…the bed? How did I get on this bed?
A twinge of surprise swept through me as my eyes scanned the white room that I was in.
Voices from the room were still incoherent as I tried to hear what they said.
Why was everything white?
What was the strange string attached to my arm?
My vision was still blurry, making it difficult for me to recognize items.
Confusion hit me hard as I trailed the string that was attached to my hand. It went up to a small pole that had a small transparent bag containing clear fluid.
That could only mean one thing.
Was I on a drip?
What was wrong with me?
Consumed by tiredness as I found it difficult to move my body, I laid still, panting hard.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
A sharp pain in my stomach made me hiss in anger.
“Great news…proud…finally…”
Those words swept past my ears, causing me to wallow in confusion.
What news?
I relaxed into the pillow, allowing my ears to pick the words and string them together.
But my wolf was weak. I couldn’t feel her presence. It was like she was asleep inside my head.
“Congratulations…lucky…baby…”
The words came again.
The more I tried to make it meaningful to them, the more I failed.
Baby? Which baby?
Who was lucky? Who was being congratulated?
My eyes fluttered partly open as I desperately wanted to understand what was happening.
Judging from the environment, it looked like a ward in the pack hospital.
What was I doing in the hospital?
I passed out!
That was it.
Terrified that Damon was about to fuck me in the most ruthless manner, coupled with the devastating news about becoming his breeder. I threw up and collapsed as it was too much for me to bear.
But who were they to congratulate? And why?
Gathering all the strength in me, I stirred my fingers, moving a small plastic containing pills until it fell to the floor, gaining their attention.
“She is awake!” A familiar figure walked before me before checking my vitals.
“And very stable,” she added with a wide smile plastered on her face.
Strange.
Confusion dawned on me as I counted two more people in the room.
What was going on?
“You need to eat something to regain your strength. You’ve been out since last night.”
My brows flared up in surprise at her words.
An uncomfortable silence fell as I glanced between the doctor, the Alpha King, and his Beta.
Something wasn’t right.
I could feel their faces betray their emotions.
Despite how expressionless their faces were, I could see a spark of excitement.
“Go on, tell her,” Damon urged the doctor while she flashed a smile at me.
My heart couldn’t stop thumping in my chest as I tried to prepare myself for the sudden news.
I hope it was something I could take.
“You are carrying the heir to the throne. The next Alpha King is in your womb.”