My Hunted Mate
Chapter Fourty Four

Corinna

A faint beeping reaches my ears as the darkness engulfing me slowlybegins to fade, blinking my eyes a few times before I finally force themto open regardless of the blinding fluorescent lightening.

After seconds of soft shuffling, Kai picks himself off his seat next to myhospital bed to help me sit up. When he readjusts the pillows behindme, he walks to the portable table as the foot of the bed to pour me acup of water from the plastic jug that has left a ring of condensation onthe light wood.

"Is the baby okay? " I whisper, my voice cracks as I do.

Handing me the small cup of water, Kai places himself on the edge ofthe bed beside me. " Jen said the baby is fine, heart beat is strong butshe also said that you can't do anymore spells that wipe you out likethat. " He informs me.

Nodding my head, I gulp down half of the water in my hand. " I.. Howlong was I out? " I mumble.

" Coming up on three days. " He sighs, it's only now that I notice howexhausted he looks. Deep bags weigh under his slightly bloodshot blueeyes, his skin is paler than usual, his shoulder length hair is gatheredinto a lose and messy bun at the back of his head.

"You haven't slept at all? * I ask him, to which he just shakes his head,confirming my thoughts. " Have you fed? *

" We ran out of our blood supply yesterday, I was going to send Oliveand Phoenix to collect some if you didn't wake up by tonight. * He tellsme, gripping my free hand.

"I'm sorry. " I mutter, looking down at our hands.

" Don't scare me like that again. " He whispers, squeezing my handaffectionately.

"1 won't. Are we going home soon? " I question, making a small smilegrace his face. " What? "

He shrugs. " Nothing, I just like hearing you call my house your home,my darling. *

Rolling my eyes, I raise an eyebrow at him. * Well? Can we go home? Ordo we still have to sit in meeting rooms for hours on end arguing withthe wolves of this pack? "

" Actually, after what you did for their Luna, this pack - for the mostpart, have completely changed their feelings toward you. Alpha Jackand Gia came to visit once we knew you and the baby we're all good,we came to an agreement to be allied with one another. If they needour help, we'll be there and visa versa, we're all welcome on eachother's lands and everything in between, it's not just about peace, it'sabout friendship. " He explains, giving me a warm smile.

" That's a relief, now take me home? " I start moving to get off of thebed, but he stops me.

"I'll go get Jen, she has to double check you and organise a date forher to come to our house to do your next scan. " He says, as he walksacross the room to open the door, he mumbles an I love you beforeexiting the room.

Jen comes to do her check up, then when I'm finally cleared to gohome, she hands me an appointment slip with information on whenshe'll be travelling to the house and she also scribbled her worknumber on the slip in case I need anything in the weeks before myscan.

It takes longer than I wanted it to pack, for us to say goodbye toeveryone and finally start our journey home. Kai remains in the backseat of his car with me, gripping my hand in his the entire time. Sabineis in the front seat, driving in silence, the only noise filling the air is thelow melodies on the radio and soft snores of exhaustion coming frommy mate.

We do end up stopping a couple of times throughout our journey sothat the group can feed, the idea of them feeding from innocentpeople puts me on edge, but once Kai promises me that they don'tfeed to kill, only erase the memory of the encounter so their kindremains a secret, I'm only slightly uncomfortable.

When he refuses to leave my side to feed, I end up allowing Kai to takesmall drinks from my wrist, just to keep him going until we're home. Hewasn't exactly thrilled with the idea, but when I agreed to let him feedme his blood each time so I was puncture free, we gave in.

After what feels like a lifetime we finally reach the house, Dahliaimmediately comes to greet us and help us with our luggage, askingabout my well being. Kai and I decided that we would tell everyoneabout my pregnant status over a family feast, as he called it.

Dahlia didn't appreciate being left in the dark, so she grabbed myluggage as an excuse to follow me to my room and try to pry theinformation out of me. " Come on! We're pretty much sisters now thatyou and my brother are beloveds! Just tell me. * She whines, as I pushopen my bedroom doors.

"1 told you, you'll know everything soon, I'm just too tired right now. " Ihalf lie, tossing myself onto my bed, sighing happily at the feeling,forgetting all about my plan for a shower.

She lets out a gasp, making me look at her but her eyes are fixed on mylower stomach. * I wanted to catch you lying about being too tired.. So Iwas listening to your heart but.. I got

two heartbeats. "

" Are you telling me this whole time someone could have used vamphearing to tell me I have a bun in the oven? * I growl in annoyance.

" You're pregnant! * Dahlia squeals happily. " I'm an aunt! *

" We're not telling people yet, we're waiting until I'm a bit further alongand then we'll tell everyone. " I inform her, but from the corner of myeye I catch a glimpse of Olive standing in the door.

"You're pregnant? " Her eyes are wide in shock.

" Yes, but people aren't supposed to know yet, Kai and I are gonna havea family dinner to tell everyone the news. " I ground out, narrowing myeyes at the two of them. " So no one says a word. "