Chapter 62
62
~Janae’s POV
David leaned back against the headboard, running a hand through his hair and giving me that small, teasing smile that made my chest flutter. “So… will you be my woman?” he asked, voice low but playful.
I froze for a split second, my mind scrambling, then grinned uncontrollably. “Of course I will!” I practically yelled, my excitement spilling out of me before I could stop it.
He laughed, a rich, warm sound that seemed to echo around the room. “Really? Just like that p>
“Yes! Just like that!” I said, giggling and shaking my head. The idea of finally saying it out loud, of finally claiming what had been building between us, made me feel light and dizzy all at once.
We both burst into laughter, imagining the reaction of Alpha Darlon and Elara when they found out. “Oh my goodness, can you imagine the amount of teasing coming our way?” I said, covering my face with my hands, trying not to laugh too hard but failing miserably.
David’s hand found mine, and he squeezed gently. “They’ll never let us live it down. I can already hear Alpha Darlon’s voice, shaking his head, and Luna Elara rolling her eyes at us,” he teased, his lips twitching into a grin.
“I know!” I said, laughing harder, pressing my face into his chest for a moment to hide my flushed cheeks. “And yet… I don’t care p>
He tilted his head down toward me, brushing a soft kiss against my temple. “Then it’s about time,” he murmured, his voice gentle, yet full of that teasing tone that always made me weak in the knees.
I peeked up at him through my lashes. “Yeah… about time,” I whispered, my hand tracing the line of his jaw. We stayed like that, holding each other, letting the laughter fade into quiet smiles. His arm wrapped around me tightly, anchoring me as I rested my head on his chest, feeling his heartbeat against my ear. I could hear him chuckle softly now and then.
The next morning, I woke up to soft light streaming through the curtains. David was still asleep beside me, his arm draped lazily over my waist. I couldn’t help but smile, brushing a strand of hair from his face.
“Morning,” I whispered.
He opened one eye and smirked. “Morning, beautiful p>
We slowly got up, quietly slipping into our clothes, and decided to head down for breakfast. The hotel dining room was empty, and we waited for Alpha Darlon and Elara to join us.
“They should be down any minute,” I said, sipping my juice.
David frowned. “They should’ve been here already. I’ll call Alpha Darlon p>
He dialed, and I tried calling Elara, but her phone wasn’t going through. “Weird,” I muttered.
A few rings later, Alpha Darlon picked up. His voice was tense. “David… Janae… I’m at the hospital p>
“What? What happened?” David asked sharply.
“I brought Elara here,” Alpha Darlon said quickly, giving them the address. “She’s… she fainted this morning p>
Alpha Darlon forwarded the hospital’s address to David before hanging up.
I felt my stomach drop. “Fainted? How? She’s never been sick p>
David grabbed the keys, and we were out the door in less than two minutes, the ride feeling impossibly long. When we arrived at the hospital, the receptionist directed us to the VIP ward.
There he was, Alpha Darlon, pacing beside the bed, where Elara lay unconscious. He looked exhausted, his hand gripping hers gently, his eyes full of worry.
“David! Janae!” Alpha Darlon said, tension heavy in his voice. “She just… she started feeling feverish, then lost consciousness. I brought her here immediately p>
I rushed closer to Elara, my hands hovering over her. “What? She’s never been in a hospital before… what’s going on p>
Alpha Darlon’s jaw tightened. “I don’t know yet. She just collapsed this morning. That’s why I called you p>
I held her hand, feeling the faint warmth and soft pulse. My mind raced. “David, what should we do p>
“I don’t know… just… stay calm. She’ll wake up p>
An hour later, she stirred. Her eyes fluttered open, groggy but alive, and I let out a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. Alpha Darlon immediately leaned over, brushing her hair back, and placing soft kisses on her forehead.
“Hey… hey, you’re okay now,” he whispered. His voice was full of relief, his hand never leaving hers.
She blinked, still dazed, and murmured something unintelligible. I squeezed her hand. “It’s okay, Elara. You’re okay p>
The doctor returned shortly after, a clipboard in hand. “Your Majesty, she’s fine. Nothing wrong was detected. We can’t explain why she fainted, but she needs rest. That’s all p>
Alpha Darlon nodded, looking at her with a mixture of concern and relief. “We’ll fly back immediately. She needs to be treated at home. Nothing will happen to her here p>
Within the hour, we were back in the helicopter, the city shrinking beneath us as we soared toward Alpha Darlon’s estate. The ride was quiet at first, each of us lost in our thoughts. I glanced at Elara, who was leaning slightly against Alpha Darlon, her eyes still heavy with sleep but slowly trying to focus. Alpha Darlon’s hand never left hers, his thumb brushing circles over her knuckles, and I could see the tension in his jaw, the way he was silently keeping her close even as the pilot expertly navigated the sky.
Once we landed, Alpha Darlon didn’t even wait to breathe. He immediately called in all the doctors from his hospital. They arrived quickly, crisp and professional, and went through their thorough examination. Blood tests, vitals, and every routine check you could think of, they went through it all. Each time they reported back, their faces remained neutral, repeating the same thing: “Nothing abnormal was found. She only needs rest p>
I stayed by Elara’s side the whole time, holding her hand gently. I could feel her pulse slowly returning to normal, see the faint rise and fall of her chest. “I’m right here,” I whispered, brushing a stray hair from her forehead. “You don’t have to do anything, okay? Just rest p>
She opened her eyes a little later, the faintest smile tugging at her lips. “I’m sorry… we had to cut our vacation short,” she murmured, her voice weak but warm.
I shook my head quickly. “No, don’t apologize for that. None of this is your fault. Honestly, it doesn’t matter. The vacation can wait. You rest. That’s what matters p>
Alpha Darlon, still holding her hand, nodded beside me. “She’s right,” he said softly, his eyes full of concern and tenderness. “Nothing else matters right now. You rest, Elara. That’s all I care about p>
Elara laughed softly, a small sound that came out almost like a sigh of relief. “You two are spoiling me,” she whispered, but the gratitude in her voice was clear. Her eyes flickered between us, and I could see that the connection between her and Alpha Darlon was stronger than ever. He leaned a little closer, his hand still holding hers, and she instinctively snuggled toward him.
Alpha Darlon brushed a soft kiss over her forehead, whispering, “I was so worried about you. Don’t ever scare me like that again p>
Elara’s eyes fluttered closed briefly, leaning her head against him. “I’m fine… I promise,” she said softly, and the relief in her voice was almost tangible.