Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 277: Save Him!
Hayley’s POV:
Finished
As I saw the shock and confusion in the eyes of those around me, it hit me—this might be where we could find Benjamin! I quickly reached down and started digging into the snow beneath me. Ivana saw this and immediately called for help. Before long, we were all digging furiously, working together to clear away the snow.
We soon uncovered a large pit, but beneath it, there was something unexpected. A massive tree supported a hidden space, creating a small underground area. Inside, several people were lying down, and there, right in the middle of them, was Benjamin!
Relief flooded through me, and I rushed forward, calling out to him. “Benjamin! Benjamin, wake up!” But no matter how much I shouted, he didn’t respond. Fear gripped my heart. I reached out, checking for his breath. It was faint, but it was there. I exhaled in relief. “Aunt Ivana, we need to save him! Help him!”
The Moonguards quickly rushed to lift Benjamin out of the pit, and the others inside were still alive. Ivana made sure to rescue the rest as well. I stayed close to Benjamin the whole time, accompanying him all the way to a private hospital in Smuilia where they began treating him.
Outside the operating room, I sat motionless on a bench, my eyes locked on the door, waiting. Ivana came over quickly, trying to calm me down. “Hayz, it’s going to be okay. Don’t worry too much.” But I clung to her wrist, desperate. “Aunt Ivana, he’ll be okay, right? He has to be okay, right?”
Ivana sighed and hugged me tightly. “Alright, Hayz. Don’t worry. He’ll be fine. But you need to eat something to regain your strength. If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t have the energy to help him when he wakes up.”
“No,” I shook my head, refusing. “I’ll wait for him to wake up. I won’t leave him.” I couldn’t relax until I saw with my own eyes that Benjamin was all right. I had to stay by his side. Unsure if it was because he was the mate the Moon Goddess had destined for me, but I felt more attached to him than I ever had before. My concern for him had grown stronger than my concern for my own life.
Ivana knew how stubborn I could be and didn’t argue further. She simply stayed by my side, praying for Benjamin with me. The hours slowly passed, from day into night. After more than eight hours of surgery, the operating light finally went out.
12:26 Tue, Jan 7 GUG
Chapter 277: Save Him!
Quickly, I rushed forward and asked in Francette, “Doctor, how is my friend? Is he out of danger?”
The doctor looked at me and bit his lip before answering. “The patient doesn’t have any external injuries. He was unconscious due to prolonged oxygen deprivation. After our intervention, his breathing has stabilized. As for when he will wake up, it’s hard to say. It could be a day or two if he recovers quickly, or it could take months or even years.”
My heart sank. It felt like everything inside me was suddenly drained away. The doctor tried to reassure me. “This patient is an alpha-level individual with excellent physical health. He may wake up sooner than we expect, so don’t worry too much.”
Ivana furrowed her brow and gently supported me. “Hayz, don’t worry. I’ll find the best doctors to help him.”
“Aunt Ivana, you have to save him,” I begged.
Ivana nodded firmly. “Don’t worry too much. Go eat something, alright?” I wanted to argue, but dizziness from low blood sugar hit me suddenly. Ivana caught me just in time, quickly calling for someone to bring candy for me to suck on.
After a few moments, I felt better. Then, a thought hit me. “Aunt Ivana, what about Christopher and Christine? They’re still in there too.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve already sent people to find them. We’ll get news soon. You don’t need to think about it right now,” Ivana reassured me.
But I couldn’t help feeling guilty. “If I hadn’t insisted on bringing Christine along, none of this would have happened. It’s all my fault!”
Ivana saw the guilt in my eyes and patted my shoulder. “Hayz, this isn’t your fault. You didn’t want this to happen. Now that it has, all we can do is find them and pray they’re safe.”
“Aunt Ivana,” I hugged her tightly, and she patted my back gently. “Alright, Hayz, go check on Benjamin. He’s been moved to a regular room.”
I slowly opened the door to the room and stepped inside.
952 B 12:26 Tue, Jan 7 GG.
Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate