Chapter 144
I was anxious but she was awake, that was a good thing right? I couldn’t stop my leg from shaking, my nerves playing up. What if something was really wrong with her?
Life threatening even.
“Stop that please”. Jake placed his hand on top of my knee. “I know you’re nervous babe but she’s awake that’s a good sign p>
“Sorry I’m just scared”. I was overthinking again just like always. “She’s my gran”. I whispered. I didn’t have anyone else. Yes I had Jake and all my friends here. Lana was here, Jake’s family as well but technically the one constant was my gran. “And she’s going to be fine”. He took my hand in his not letting it go until we reached the hospital. Parking the car I noticed my uncle Zac standing outside, he was on the phone.
“I feel like something is going on”. He had barely said two words to me since they got here and that wasn’t like him. It was like his mind was elsewhere, focused on something else.
“He wants Carter to move back home p>
“Why?”. I frowned. He had just came back into my life. I didn’t want him to leave.
“Zac is a Beta, second in command”. He undid his seat belt, I followed suit waiting for him to continue. “Which means Carter is a Beta also but I already have my Beta”. I still wasn’t catching on to what he meant. “And he can’t be that here p>
“Unfortunately not babe. It’s a powerful position, Zac wants him to come home so he can take his place when he steps down, it’s his birth right p>
“What about Alanna, I thought he joined your pack?”. I was so confused by how it all worked.
“If he decides to go home then Alanna would go with him”. He shrugged. “It’s a lot to give up”. Placing his hand on my knee he squeezed before sighing. “What p>
“I can’t see Alanna leaving here p>
“Wouldn’t she have too?”. I asked. “They’re mates. I thought long distance doesn’t work p>
“It’s doesn’t p>
“Then why wouldn’t she go with him?”. Surely she wouldn’t reject him? Could you even do that after you’re mated?
“Let’s not talk about it. Nothing has been decided yet and when it does I’m sure you’ll be the first to know. Now let’s go inside, your gran will really want to see you p>
I didn’t say anything else about it.
My uncle Zac was still on the phone when we reached the entrance. This time he gave me a nod of acknowledgment.
Jake’s hand was resting against the lower of my back as we made our way inside to her room. Carter was stood outside his head buried in his phone. Probably texting with Alanna. “She’s been asking for you”. He slipped his phone into his pocket. “You better get in there p>
“Has the doctor been round to see her?”. My aunt Claire was in with her just now.
“Not since this morning but she seems better p>
“Good, that’s good”. As stupid as it may be I was afraid to go in.
“I’m going to head back and see Alanna but I’ll drop by later p>
“Okay I’ll see you soon”. As Carter left I stood in the same spot. I couldn’t bring myself to go in and see her and I had no idea why.
“I’m sure you’re gran would love to see you”. My uncle Zac joined us but I didn’t miss the look he shared with Jake. “Can I have a word?”. He asked.
“Leah Wilson get in here right now p>
“Go on babe I’ll grab us some coffee”. He kissed the top of my head as his hand slipped from my back. I wonder what they were going to talk about.
The door opened, my aunt Claire smiled at me. “Why you standing out there?”. My gran asked as I entered her room. She no longer wore the oxygen mask but still had the drip in her arm. “You scared me”. I whispered taking the seat beside her bed. “Why didn’t you tell me you weren’t doing so good p>
“I’m sorry sweetheart”. She took a hold of my hand. “I didn’t mean to scare you. Where’s that man of yours?”. She always was good at changing the subject.
“He’s talking with uncle Zac. When can we take you home?”. I asked.
“Another few days yet honey. The antibiotics are working but they want to make sure they keep working. Aunt Claire is going to go to your school on Friday for me p>
I didn’t care about that, I didn’t care about anything. I just wanted her to be okay. “I thought how did you end up like this if it was just your blood pressure?”. “I have a bad chest infection Leah but I don’t want you to worry. I’ll be home in no time p>
How could she tell me not to worry?
“I don’t want you staying here too long either. I’m sure there are things you need to be dealing with”. She raised her eyebrow giving me a knowing look.
I wasn’t sure if she was talking about the rogue wolfs. Not that I could be much use in the situation.
“Jake’s handling it”. I didn’t know if I should bring up the Carter situation without speaking to him. For all I know he may want to go back home.
“Well maybe you need to start involving yourself more p>
“Maybe you’re right”. Arguing with her wasn’t an option right now.
“So who’s this teacher I’ll be seeing on Friday?”. My aunt Claire asked. “Tell me what happened”. I’m pretty sure she already knew what happened.
“She got expelled because she had an opinion and the teacher didn’t like it. She’ll be back at school in no time”. My gran smiled at me just as the door to her room opened. George p>
“Want me to come back?”. He asked.
“No my daughter and granddaughter are just leaving p>
“What, no we’re not”. I argued looking at my aunt Claire. I had just got here and now she wanted me to leave.