A Girl Adopted by Wolves

I woke up to find Alec sitting on the couch in the hospital room and Asher snuggled to my back fast asleep with his arms tightly wound around me. I smiled at Alec. He raised his eyebrows and motioned towards Asher. I blushed due to embarrassment. I moved on my back careful not to wake Asher up. Alec came near me and sat in the chair near the bed.

"How are you feeling?" he asked.

"Better but tired.”

"Panic attack? I don't buy that." He said suspiciously. “You never had any before.”

"It's a long story. I will tell you some time later." I can see a pattern forming there.

"Why didn't you call me if you were not feeling well? Mom and dad were so worried about you. A few weeks of living here and you managed to get yourself in the hospital. You can come back to Esterden, just say it. Your parents can go to hell for all I care.” He said angrily.

"Actually I like it here. Wait a sec, uncle and aunt are here. Where are they?" I haven't seen them for almost a month.

"They went outside to get some snack. They will be here any moment. Elena is with them. Her boyfriend and his family too. When did you made up with Elena?" he inquired.

"She talked to me on the first day of school. After that we became friends.” I said casually.

"You forgave her just like that." He said in disbelief.

"Yeah. But I didn't accept her as a sister. She is just a friend. You know I can't hate anyone.” I admitted biting my lip.

"I am not going to say anything on that. It's your decision anyways. Do you need anything?"

"I am starving. I need lots of food. Please bring me something to eat. I don't want to eat hospital food.” I whined and Alec laughed.

"Let me call dad. He will bring something on the way."

He called Uncle Dale and told him to bring some light food for me. We chatted for a while with Asher still snoring by my side. How the hell can a person sleep so soundly with someone talking beside him? He must be really tired. Uncle and aunt entered the room and asked me if I am alright. I don't want to wake Asher up but I don't have a choice now. Uncle is making weird faces at his sleeping form. Good luck Asher. "Asher", I called shaking him a bit. He snuggled even closer and tightened his hold.

"I am comfortable here.” He mumbled. Alec and Aunt Clair laughed. Uncle Dale glared at Asher. I can feel the heat starting to rise up my neck.

"Asher wake up.” But he opened only one eye and scrunched his nose. “Let me sleep baby. Please.” Uncle Dale looked menacing. Oh no.

"My family is here. You need to get up.”

He jolted out of the bed and rubbed his eyes. He bolted in the adjoined washroom to freshen up.

"Is that your boyfriend?" Uncle Dale asked me thoroughly greeting his teeth. Fathers!

"Yes" I replied. The walls seemed more interesting suddenly.

"When were you going to tell us?" he asked sternly.

"Soon?" I said looking down.

"We will talk about everything later. I don't want to stress you right now. Eat first. If you need anything tell us. We will be outside. Okay?" he said.

Yup"

"Get well soon honey." Aunt Clair said and hugged me. Asher came out of the washroom. Uncle Dale put his hand on Asher's shoulder and said sternly,

"We are going to have a nice chat outside young man. Come with me.", Asher gulped loudly.

They left leaving me and Alec alone. I ate and we talked for a while. The Knights came in with Elena and Aaron. Alec went out not before glaring at Elena. Aaron hugged me.

"I thought I lost you." Aaron said almost crying.

"I told you, you are not getting rid of me any sooner.” he laughed. "How are you kid?" Oliver asked me.

"Good I guess.” He is still calling me kid.

"Quite a stunt you pulled out there.” Alex said narrowing his eyes. I smiled sheepishly.

"Stop bothering her Alex. She just woke up out of a coma." Elena said nudging him. He huffed in reply.

"We were thinking, you should stay with us for a couple of days. At least till you are well enough.” Grace said.

"But" I started.

Alex cut me off, "No buts kid. You are not staying at the cabin alone. I will not let you stay with the wolves. So that is out of the options. They have done enough damage. Asher can visit. This is final.” he glared at me daring me to object.

The doctor came in to examine me and everyone left. He said I can go home after the papers are done. Alex was serious when he said I was staying at his place. Asher wasn't happy about this but Alex made it clear that nobody has a say in this. They didn't even let me get out of the bed for the first week. Uncle, aunty and Alec also stayed with me there for a day. But then they had to leave. Alec stayed with me though for a few days. He turned out to be Caleb's mate and I teased him a lot about it. They met when he first visited me in the hospital, the day I was admitted here. Uncle got angry when I told him I live in a cabin in the middle of the woods. He didn't press on it though, I am thankful for that. Uncle and aunty doesn't know about papa and Ryder. They don't need to know that. They are my parents too in one way or another.

I met papa and Ryder after I got to the Knights place from the hospital. They were happy that I am alive but papa banned me from healing anyone ever. I moved back to the cabin after I recovered. I don't want to be a burden on anyone. The Knights did more than enough for me. Alec transferred to Greycoast high to stay with me and Caleb. The shifters and their mates apologized for how they treated me earlier. They thanked me for saving Leo's life. Asher's parents also apologized for their behaviour the other day.

My parents didn't show up though. But I don't except anything from them anymore. It just feels bad that they hate me so much that they didn't even show up when I almost died. They made their choice a long time ago. I think I just accepted it now.

It's been a month since the incident. Alec and I rented a small flat together. Uncle and aunt wasn't convinced on me living in the jungle. Asher is always with me in the free time and every night I sleep in his arms. I am back to normal now with some added events. School and diner shift from Monday to Saturday. Then I spend some time with the pack. Training on Sundays excluding healing. Papa is dead set on not allowing me to heal anyone anymore. Spending time with the Knights after Sunday's training.

So this is my life now. I don't know what is going to happen in the future and I don't care about it right now. Maybe I will get married to Asher after turning eighteen or maybe not. Maybe I will go to college. Who knows? The truth is that you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy ride and nothing is guaranteed. The one thing I know though is that I am going to savour every moment of my life and live to the fullest till my last breath. High hopes, a positive attitude and you get everything you wish for.