I Rejected You, Alpha

ELEIA’S POV

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My head keeps on lolling to the side as my eyes fall shut .

I haven’t felt this type of exhaustion before in my life .

People use the phrase ‘worried to death’ when they are or were worried and I guess all of that makes sense now because it feels like I want to fall into a deep slumber and just never wake up .

The doctor comes out with a relieved expression and my hopes turn into peace .

“He is just fine . But the healing process can take up to three or more days .” The doctor nods before walking off and I feel healed .

Being free from pain and stress is also overwhelming , but it’s relaxing as well .

“Do you think we can go see him ?” The words fall from my lips as if I was sleep talking .

Everything feels so slow , so artificial .

“I think so .” Stefan murmurs before standing up and he holds out his hand to help me up .

I stare at him palm for a few seconds before taking his hand and he yanks me up as if I weighed nothing .

“Come .” We walk down the hallway just as the nurses leave his room .

“He’s still going to sleep for another hour maybe .” The nurse bows before walking off .

“Does that mean we can’t go in ?” I stand with my hand against the frame of the door , glancing inside at my mate’s wrapped up arm and unconscious state .

“We can .” Stefan shrugs , “They just told us when he’ll be awake in case we would want to come back later .” He explains before I walk into the room .

“I’m going to check on Rosie and come back after a shower .” He scratches his nape and I nod , not being able to break my gaze from my mate .

I round his bed , taking his hand in mine .

I shouldn’t cry , but it’s too late to stop the tears that are forming in my eyes .

“You’re okay .” I mumble , sniffing .

“And I’m okay and so is Felix .” My voice gets softer as the tears threaten to just overflow .

“And I love you so you better wake up soon .” I crack a smile , but as my cheeks raise from the smile , my eyes narrow and hot tears roll down my cheeks , a few drops falling on my lips .

I pull the chair closer with my free hand and sit down , resting my face on his knuckles .

I can’t stop thinking about how this could have happened .. did he try and end Elizabeth and she somehow snatched his syringe and stab him first ?

But there was no reason to do that because I already stabbed her.. or I didn’t empty it into her and she used whatever was left to stab him , to kill him..

Or some of her goons did it.. but why didn’t he just say anything ?

Why did Stefan have to see him collapse for him to notice something was wrong..

Why didn’t I notice that something was wrong ?

I should have felt it , I should have known that thwas something wrong .

ELEIA’S POV

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My head keeps on lolling to the side as my eyes fall shut .

“I’m sorry .” I mumble as I squeeze his hand .

“I am so sorry .” The sob rips through me and I have no energy to stop it .

“I should have known there was something wrong , I should have felt it . I am sorry I was caught up with Felix .” I shaky my head as tears flow down my face .

I freeze as his hand squeezes mine , sparks erupting in my aching heart as I sit up .

“Aiden ?” I mumble as I wipe my cheek , staring at him with a blank expression and he squeezes my hand again , clearing his throat before opening his eyes .

I absentmindedly stand , hovering over him .

My hand rests on his warm cheek , “Hi .” I smile as he slowly blinks , looking as if he were in pain .

“Are you okay ?”

I feel like I am bombarding him with questions , but the relief I feel is unexplainable .

He nods , his apple bobbing in his throat .

His head turns to the side and he points with his finger to the water , grunting when he lifts his sore arm .

“Okay , just keep still .” I rush around the bed , bumping into multiple things before I pour water from the jug into the plastic cup , grabbing a straw before holding it up for him to drink from .

He looks like he’s in so much pain , like he’s suffering over and over again .

He pops the straw out of his mouth when he’s done and I sit the cup down before turning to him .

“Should I call the doctor ?” I point with one of my thumbs behind me to the door while fiddling with my shirt and before I could turn to get the doctor , he grabs my hand , pulling me towards him .

“Stay .” His deep voice holds command .

I nod , smiling as I slip my hand out from his burned arm one and I move to the other side of him in fear that I might hurt him

“What happened ?” He asks so cluelessly that it makes my heart sink an inch .

He doesn’t even remember .

“We got Felix back .” The forced smile is not working , “And you got stabbed .” I frown , “I .. I don- don’t know h-how .” I stutter , feeling like a freak for a second .

I never had problems with my words before .

“Who’s Felix ?” He frowns and my heart drops into my stomach .

“What ?” I breathe out .

A smile tugs at his lips , his eyes narrowing , “I’m kidding . I’m glad he’s safe .” He rubs his thumb over my knuckles .

“Don’t do that .” I grit out in warning .

“It was funny .” He shrugs , “The hell it was .” I argue , “That just hurt .”

Shaking my head , he lifts his hand and cups my cheek , tugging me closer by just a look .

“I love you .” He breathes out hoarsely .

“I love you .” I sniff .

A few minutes later , Stefan strides in with Rosie and Felix .

“He was getting fussy and I bet he just wanted his mom .” Rosie cradles him in her arms , making my heart melt at the sight of her being very aunty .

She might think that she’s infertile , but she isn’t . She will have kids , maybe right now just isn’t the time for it to happen .

“Hi baby .” I smile as I leave Aiden’s side to take Felix from her and she happily hands him over .

“Next time , give me a day’s heads up when I need to look after the little smush .” Her hands tighten and I stare down at him , smiling devilishly , “Did you give aunty Rosie a tough time ?” I squeal .

Rosie scoffs , “A tough time of screaming and pooping every half hour .” She blows out a breath .

“It’s nice to smell other air other than the stench he leaves .” She grits out , making me giggle as I go sit next to Aiden’s bed .

His hand reaches for Felix and I hold him closer .

Felix’s tinny fingers wrap around Aiden’s finger and my heart melts at the sight of them physically bonding .

“They’re all dead .” Stefan announces , dragging Aiden’s attention to him .

“And the bodies ?” He croaks .

“Cleaned up . Burnt and buried .” Stefan smiles , looking at Aiden with guilt in his eyes .

“Look …” Stefan starts , scratching his nape .

“I didn’t mean to abandon you .” He frowns , “Eleia and Felix were in danger and I just leaped to save them . I forgot I had to protect you too .” He gulps and it breaks my heart that he thinks this is his fault .

“Come here .” Aiden waves him over with his other hand that’s sore .

Stefan uncomfortably steps closer with his eyes glued to the tiled floor .

“You did what I wanted you to do . You protected my mate and my kid .” I shouldn’t be selfish right now because it is their moment but hearing Aiden call Felix his kid makes my heart melt .

“That’s what I want you to do always , got it ?” Aiden demands and Stefan nods .

“Now stop feeling guilty and take your mate home to go rest . Don’t break the place while I’m not there .” He teases , making a smile appear on his beta’s face .

Rosie and Stefan leave , but I stay .

I don’t want to be without him for another second .

“You should go with them .” He nods towards the door .

“I’m not leaving you .” I scoff as if there were no other option .

“You have to take care of Felix .” His eyebrows raise and I hate that he played the baby card on me right now .

“We can sleep here .” I shrug and he shakes his head .

“No , Felix needs a good warm relaxing bath and so do you when he’s eventually asleep . So go and then come back to visit tomorrow . I’m going to sleep now anyways too .” His smile is crooked while his eyes fall shut .

“Okay .” I blow out a breath before standing and I lean forward , placing a k**s on his chapped lips before leaving to go home .