Wolf Bond

Donovon’s POV

After slowly untangling myself from Ivory, I check on her bruising. The bruises appear to be darker than last night and look more prominent which twists my heart because they all are the prove of the torment which she has suffered.

However, the peaceful look on her face slightly takes away the pain which is piercing my heart. Brushing a few strands of hair away from her face, I gently kiss her forehead.

Walking into the bathroom I prepare a bath for her because it will help her with the pain since her healing has been slow down. Then going back to her, sitting beside her, I lightly run my fingers through her hair while pecking her forehead a few times.

"Ivory." I whisper against her skin, and place another kiss, holding her face, "Wake up."

She lightly groans with her eyebrows pinch together as she slowly blinks. Looking at me, through her half-opened eyes, she turns her face to the side and nuzzles my hand.

"Good morning, baby." Lifting her face, I press a kiss on her lips.

"Morning," she mumbles, but closes her eyes again making me chuckle because I know she takes some time to wake up.

After a moment or two, she again opens her eyes giving me a sleepily smile. However, a pained expression passes through her features when she slightly stretches her body.

"I have run a hot bath for you, it will make you feel better." I rub her arm being careful of her bruises, "Then I will call a doctor to treat your injuries and get some painkiller for you. Your wolf is weak that's why your healing will be slower than usual." I try to keep the pain away from my voice because seeing her hurt is affecting me more than I can express.

"I don't think taking painkillers will be a good idea as I am nursing Ella." Biting her lower lip, she shakes her head looking slightly troubled, "I don't want to take anything which might have a negative effect on her health."

"We'll talk to the doctor about this." I sigh and nod my head, and help her to sit up.

Placing my arms, behind her back and under her knees, I carefully pick her up as I carry her to the bathroom. Thankfully, she doesn't protest as my mind is already going crazy with worry because I am feeling helpless for not being able to do anything much for her. So, doing these small things for her is making me feel a little less of a failure.

Putting her down, in front of the tub, I turn around giving her privacy to remove her remaining clothes. After a few moments, I turn around to watch her settling inside the tub.

A small sigh leaves her lips, as she lowers herself in water.

"Thank you, Donovon." She glances at me and softly smiles, "This really feels good."

Sitting on the edge of the tub, I pick up a washcloth and pour shower gel on it and gently start washing her. As she places her head on the edge of the bath and closes her eyes.

After the bath, I help her in getting dressed as I can see she is struggling because of her sore muscles. She is trying hard to keep the pain away from her face, but she can't hide it from me.

Quickly, taking a shower, I change my clothes as she lies down on the bed. Simple movements are also tiring her, as fatigue is visible on her face.

I mindlink one of the pack members who work in the kitchen to bring our breakfast in our bedroom. As I walk to Ella's room to carry her to Ivory, as she was demanding to see her.

I stop in my mid-step when I open the door to Ella's room and find Oliver curled up on the floor near Ella's crib as he is in his wolf form.

Quietly, I enter the room and walk around him towards the crib, not wanting to disturb him. However, as soon as, I near the crib he wakes up and lets out a threatening growl taking a position to attack.

"Ollie, calm down, I am not going to hurt her." I talk to him in a gentle tone and sit on the floor allowing him to see it is me.

Tilting his head to the side, he studies me for a moment, then he yelps and jumps at me and start licking my face while wagging his tail feverishly.

Holding him, I scratch his head as I lightly chuckle sensing his happiness and excitement. As he presses his head against my hand softly growling.

Then standing up, I take Ella out of her crib and allow Oliver to see her. He sniffs her then licks her feet and hands, and whines when she keeps on sleeping.

She is like her mom, loves sleeping a little too much.

"It looks like she is not in a mood to wake up yet." I smile while cradling Ella against my chest and pet his head lightly with my other hand.

Suddenly, a pack member rushes inside the room, which instantly makes Oliver growl loudly as he stands in front of me... more like in front of Ella.

"Alpha, sorry for barging like this into the room. I saw this pup, inside the room, near Little Luna's crib so I thought he was about to harm her." He looks relax to find me inside the room but still seems skeptical of Oliver.

"He was guarding her." Shaking my head, I rub Oliver's head as he continues to growl at him, "He can never harm her."

He looks at Oliver again, but this time he seems a bit more relaxed then bowing he leaves the room.

Ella let out a small cry as she stirs in my arms, turning our attention to her. Oliver whines as he looks worried hearing her cries.

"It is okay." I kiss her head trying to calm her. "C'mon let's go and see mommy." I walk outside her room with Oliver hot on my heels growling at anything and everything which makes me smile.