Chapter 361

Dane

I rushed into the room, a bowl of soup in my hands, only to freeze. Aurora lay unconscious on the floor. My heart sank. “Aurora!” I shouted, dropping the soup and rushing to her.

I knelt, gently lifting her limp body and placing her head on my lap. My hands trembled as I touched her pale cheek, my voice breaking as I called out, “Aurora! Babe, wake up! Please!”

Her eyes remained closed, her body unresponsive. Panic seized me. I quickly rose, scooped her into my arms, and bolted from the room, heading for the doctor’s office in the pack house.

“Doctor!” I bellowed, approaching with Aurora cradled against my chest. The door was locked. “Dammit!” I cursed, kicking the door in frustration. “Why the hell is this locked?” Growling, I sprinted toward the hospital in the pack village, desperate for help.

As I ran through the streets, people watched, their expressions shifting from curiosity to concern. “Out of my way!” I thundered, barreling through the marketplace. The bustling atmosphere fell silent, the crowd parting to let me pass.

Ahead, the hospital came into view—a structure I’d built for the pack, along with schools and improved roads. But none of that mattered. All that mattered was Aurora. The thought of life without her was unbearable.

“Doctor!” I roared, bursting through the hospital doors. Nurses snapped into action, rushing toward me with a stretcher. I carefully laid Aurora on it, my hands lingering on her as they pushed her toward the treatment room. A nurse barked instructions, sending another to fetch the doctor.

I kept pace, clutching her hand tightly, my thumb brushing her knuckles. “Aurora… please, open your eyes,” I whispered, my voice cracking. “Just blink. Just show me you’re okay. Please, babe…”

When we reached the ward, the doctor awaited. The nurses wheeled Aurora inside, and as I tried to follow, her hand slipped from mine. “Wait here, Alpha Dane,” the doctor said, holding me back.

“WHAT?!” I snapped, my voice a deep growl.

“I need to know what happened to her first,” he explained cautiously.

I rubbed my temples, trying to control my temper. Frustration consumed me. “She wasn’t feeling well earlier,” I said, my words rushed. “She vomited and felt cold, so I let her rest. When I went to get her soup, I found her unconscious.”

The doctor nodded thoughtfully. “I understand. Please take a seat while I—”

“Forget it,” I cut him off, my glare sharp. “I’m coming in with you. That’s final.”

He hesitated, then sighed. “Alright, come in.”

I didn’t wait for permission. I followed them into the room, rushing to Aurora’s bedside. I grabbed her hand and kissed it, pressing it against my cheek.

“I’m here now, baby,” I murmured, my voice raw with emotion. “I’m here. I won’t leave you.”

Looking up, I locked eyes with the doctor. “Do something. Wake her up already.”

The doctor nodded, beginning his work, while I closed my eyes and clasped my hands together, holding Aurora’s between them.

“Goddess,” I whispered hoarsely, my head bowed. “I know I don’t come to you often… but Aurora is your chosen. She’s your faithful worshipper. Please, save her. Save her for me. Please…”

I wasn’t sure how long I prayed, but the sound of her voice snapped me out of my desperation. “Dane…”

My eyes flew open. Aurora’s eyes, barely open, stared back at me with a weak smile. Relief flooded me, though my heart ached at how pale and fragile she looked.

I cupped her face gently, my thumb brushing her cheek. “Babe,” I breathed, kissing her forehead and then her lips. “Thank the goddess you’re conscious. How do you feel?”

“I’m okay,” she replied softly, her voice dry. “Why do you worry so much over nothing?”

I frowned, leaning in to kiss her lips again. “Nothing? How can I not worry when you say you’re fine in that tone? Do you even realize how you look right now?”

She sighed, her eyelids fluttering. “This will pass soon… I’ll be fine.” Glancing around, she asked, “Where am I? This doesn’t look like the pack doctor’s office.”

“This is the general hospital,” I explained. “The doctor’s office was locked, so I brought you here instead.”

“Oh,” she murmured, her expression softening. “You didn’t have to go through so much trouble for me.”

The doctor cleared his throat, drawing my attention. “Alpha Dane, may I have a word in my office?”

I nodded, leaning down to kiss Aurora’s forehead again. “Rest, my love. I’ll be right back.” Turning to the nurse, I ordered, “Take care of her.” The nurse nodded in acknowledgment.

I followed the doctor to his office, where he gestured for me to sit.

“Just tell me,” I said, leaning over his desk, my hands planted firmly on it. “What’s wrong with her?”

The doctor folded his hands, his expression calm but serious. “Luna Aurora is fine, Alpha Dane, but from now on, she needs plenty of rest and care.”

My brows furrowed in confusion. “What are you saying? What’s going on with her?”

The doctor’s lips curved into a smile. “Congratulations, Alpha Dane. Luna Aurora is three weeks pregnant.”

The words hit me like a bolt of lightning. I staggered back, gripping the chair for support. “Pregnant? With a baby?”

The doctor chuckled. “Yes, Alpha. Congratulations. Another baby is on the way.”