Alphas Broken Mate
Chapter 73

Catalina's POV

I wake up to the sounds of a beeping machine and harsh lights. I look around the room and I'm surprised to find it empty. There are a few chairs and a sofa in the corner, along with all the medical equipment. I look at my shoulder and side, they are wrapped up pretty good. Moving absolutely hurts so I stay still. I wonder what time it is? I wonder where everyone is. There's no window in this room. I'm guessing it's either really late or really early. I wonder how long I was out for. My attention is drawn to someone who walks past my door. "Hello?" I say. The person rushes back to my door.

"Alpha! You're awake!" The nurse says as she comes to my bed side.

"Yes. I am."

"How are you feeling?" She asks me.

"My shoulder and side hurt pretty bad. Uh, where is everyone?" I say.

"Well it's the middle of the night. Most everyone is asleep. You should keep resting too. You only really started healing a week ago." The nurse says checking my side. A week ago??? What?

"How long have I been asleep?" I ask in shock.

"Oh It's been three months Alpha." She says nonchalantly.

"WHAT?! What happened? What about the war? Is it over? What about our warriors?"

I have so many questions. How can it have been three months. What have I been doing this whole time. No wonder no one is here, I bet everyone thought I'd never wake up again. Oh my goddess. Andrew!

I bet he's been worried sick.

Three months is a long time.

"I know it seems like a long time Alpha. After the war we lost a lot of wolves. We healed quite a few as well. You are the last wolf still I n here from the fight. We were worried you wouldn't make it. We weren't sure if your Phoenix powers would bring you back from this or not." She changes the dressing on my shoulder.

"I'm glad you didn't give up on me." I say.

"Oh Alpha Drew would never allow that. We had to put visiting hours in place for you, otherwise he would have never left. I will call him to come down." She turns to go.

"Actually." I say to stop her.

"When does he normally come in?" I ask.

"In about four hours, why?" She says.

"I'll wake up when he comes in. Im feeling a bit overwhelmed and tired all of a sudden. I won't tell if you won't." I say.

"I'm sure he'll be more than happy to be here when you wake up." She says with a smile and leaves the room. I can't believe I've been asleep for so long. I wonder what has changed. I am actually surprised with how tired I still feel.

My eyelids grow heavy and I fall asleep again.

When I wake up this time I feel someone holding my hand. I peek open my eyes to see Jet by my side.

"Jet?" I say.

"Lina!" His voice soft and cheery.

"Thank goddess you are awake." He says squeezing my hand. He kneels down beside the bed.

"Im glad you are ok too." I say in response. He smiles at me.

"Oh Lina, you have been asleep for awhile. A lot has changed." He said looking sad.

"Three months right?" I confirm. He looks a bit surprised that I know. He nods his head.

"How did you know?" He asks.

"How do I know anything. I just do. Where's Andrew?" I ask him.

"Oh Lina. He kind of spiraled when you didn't wake up. The first month he was here by your side day and night. The second month we tried to get him to come back into regular life, but with lack of sleep and without you he kinda started to lose himself." He is leaving something out I can feel it. What has happened while I was gone? I need to see Andrew! "What aren't you telling me?" I say sternly.

"He ended up hurting some people. We had to restrain him. He's doing better but he's still locked up. But now that you are awake it should be better." I could tell Jet wasn't telling me the whole story, but maybe it's for the best. I can't believe Andrew would try and hurt anyone from his pack.

"Wait, are you the Alpha the nurses put visiting hours on?" I ask.

"Yes, after Andrew's obsessive behavior they thought it best to limit everyone's access to you. And I'm Alpha of Red Stone Pack until you wake up. Raymond is helping here." Jet explains. I guess a lot has changed. I smile and squeeze his hand. "I'm just so glad you are awake." Jet says.

"Me too. Now I can't wait to get out of this bed." I say.

"Let me get a doctor to take a look at your wounds." Jet says and goes out into the hallway. He comes back with a doctor and a nurse.

"Well hello High Alpha. We have been waiting awhile for you to wake up. How are you feeling?" The doctor asks.

"A bit sore. But not bad." The doctor checks my shoulder and then my side.

"Well your healing has really picked up. It looks like you should be all healed in two days." He says

"Then I'll be able to leave?" I ask hopeful.

"If you stay on this track you can leave tomorrow if you'd like." He says.

"Yes that would be great." The doctor nods and tells the nurse to change my bandages around lunch time. Then they both leave.

"Oh that's great news Lina. Everyone will be so happy to see you." Jet says.

"I miss everyone." I say

"Well I might just have the person to brighten your day." Jet says. There was a knock at the door.

"You wanted to see me." Rachel says then her eyes fall on me. Rachel squeals and rushes towards me. Her curly hair looking crazier than ever.

"Lina you're awake!" She scoops up my hand and she kisses my forehead.

"Thank goddess! We need you!" She says. Jet clears his throat.

"Let Andrew tell his part." He gives her a knowing look. So he's definitely holding some back. Rachel nods.

"Well I'll leave you two. It's good to have you back Lina." Jet says and leaves the room.

"Rach what was that about?" I ask, seeing how much information I can get out of her.

"It was about Andrew's psychotic break. But it really is best if Andrew tells you. It's his story to tell. But it's going to be all better now that you are awake." She says. "Andrew." I reach out to him. It's been so long since I've heard his voice. I need to hear his voice.

"I know you aren't real. Leave me alone." Andrew's voice came in cold and sharp. What was that about? What is going on?

"Andrew it's me Lina." I say

"Stop it! Leave me alone! You aren't real. Lina is dead." He says. Dead? Does he think I'm dead? Why would he think that? "Andrew I'm not dead. I just woke up." I say.

"Lina is dead. I killed her. Leave me alone!" He hisses at me.

"Rachel, does Andrew think I'm dead?" I ask her.

"And why does he think he killed me?"