My Alpha's Wolfless Daughter
My Alpha’s Wolfless Daughter – Chapter 67

Ayla

After falling asleep during my conversation with Nate and Xander, I was surprised to learn I could go home if I got up to walk. I was more than eager to get home and sleep in Nate’s arms. And the beeping of the monitor was driving me crazy. After eating some soup and a bun, a nurse came in and unhooked everything. I felt free once all the tubes were removed from my body. After she was done, Nate came back to help me take my first steps. First, he wrapped a long robe around me and then I laced my arm around his. I was unsteady at first and quickly winded. My chest became tight with the quickness of my pulse. I felt weak but I didn’t give up, even after I was left breathless, clenching my chest.

The doctor gave me orders to rest and eat but ultimately said I could go home, which I learned was upstairs. He told Nate to mind-link him if anything happened. He would also come check on me in the morning. He also changed my bandages before Nate picked me up and carried me up to our room. I g*****d when his arm rested under my shoulders. I must have been shot somewhere along there. I could see the two that passed through but I couldn’t see the one that lodged in my heart.

Nate and I had the top floor of the pack house. I would prefer the house my grandmother gave me, but as long as I have Nate, this place will do until I can build something closer to the ocean for us. It’s more like a penthouse. There was plenty of space. There was a kitchen with a dining room and a grand living room with a massive TV hanging above a fireplace.

Branching off from the living area, there were two hallways. One led to more rooms and the other was the master suite. I was in awe when Nate stepped into the room. There was a king-sized bed in front of a fireplace with a TV hanging above it. There was a corner bookshelf with a window seat that looked towards the ocean.

The bathroom was my favorite place. There was a huge shower with a few different shower heads, his and her sinks. But the jetted tub in the corner had me wishing I could soak. A nice hot bath would feel heavenly right now. But instead, I had to settle for a shower with Nate. Not that I’m complaining about him being naked. Honestly, it feels like a lifetime since we were intimate. I know I’m in no position for intimacy right now, but the tingles I feel from where his skin touches mine, have my mind wandering to all our intimate moments.

“Stop, Ayla,” Nate growled against my neck. I knew it was a demand since I could feel his thick e******n against my backside. His commanding growl did nothing to tame my inner vixen. It only made her demand more attention.

“Baby, you need to rest. I don’t want to hurt you.” The worry in Nate’s voice had me reeling in my horniness. I don’t need him to feel guilty for hurting me. I’ve just missed his touch, his scent, and the safety he provides me.

“I’m sorry, Nate. My wolf is demanding I claim you.” I turned in his arms as we stood under the water together.

“I’m not going anywhere. And you need time to heal. This is also killing me, but I also don’t want to hurt you. I want you to enjoy it as much as I will.” He said, rubbing his nose against mine.

I hissed as I raised my arms, wrapping them around his neck.

“I love you, Nate.” I breathed out. He gently pulled me closer, and our bodies flushed.

“I love you,” he whispered before his lips touched mine. The k**s was soft and intimate as we claimed each other. I knew without a doubt, I loved this man more than anything. Wherever he was, that’s where my home was. Nate completes me, in a way I never thought another human being would. And I’ll be forever grateful I didn’t lose him that day our bond was broken.

When Nate was satisfied I was all clean, he wrapped me in a warm fluffy towel before walking me out of the bathroom and over to our bed. He asked someone to bring us some dinner. When I had eaten my fill and he had given me some of the pain medication, the doctor had given me, it was time for bed. I lay with my head on his chest as he wrapped an arm around me as tightly as he could.

“Ayla, I forgot to tell you earlier, but I called your father after you fell back asleep. Luna Thea went into labor today.” I would have sat up to look at him if the throbbing in my back hadn’t just calmed down.

“Is she okay?”

“I haven’t heard anything. I asked my father to tell him the good news about you. I wanted him to be the first to know you were awake.” He told me, kissing my head.

“I will call him in the morning.” I yawned before snuggling closer.

“Nate, how did I end up here?” I asked him.

“What’s the last thing you remember?”

“I remember killing Dante and then Collin came into the room. I don’t remember anything after that, so how did I end up here?” I answered.

“Collin and Ryker, Ryan’s older brother, brought you here. Well, more like got you into the water and a pack of sharks swam you to the bay outside the pack.” He said.

“What?” I questioned. What sharks?

“You protect Collin from being shot. I don’t like it, but I understand because of his age. I also know he is supposed to take over as king of the Western kingdom if you decline the throne. But anyway, his grandfather was a supporter of Dante’s and he had a bad feeling, so he recruited Ryker’s help. Ryker is a personal guard to your grandmother. So when they saw you at the party, they knew they needed to get you to safety. Little did they know how strong and independent you are. You killed Dante and then when Collin was trying to get you out, Ezekiel shot at you both and you took the shots. Ryker came in and killed him. So when they got you to the ocean to take you to the western kingdom, sharks surrounded you and swam you here.” My mind was racing by the time Nate finished.

“I was with some of the others waiting at the meet-up point. Ezekiel had contacted the kingdoms with instructions to meet. When I made it back here, you were already in surgery.” His voice was sorrowful as he kissed my head again. I threw a leg over him and I squeezed my arm draped over his waist.

“All that matters is that we are all safe. And I killed Dante because I couldn’t let him kill off the kingdoms. He wanted me to submit to him and I wouldn’t allow that to happen. I was never going to sit by and watch him tear my oceans apart.” I told him.

“Ayla, did Dante tell you why he was doing all of this in the first place? We found where you were being held before Dante took you. I even witnessed Xander killing Jordan. But your father knew Dante was a vampire.” Nate asked me.

“Dante told me he was the black pearl before me. He was stripped of his mermaid and left for dead because his father murdered his mother. The goddess didn’t trust a vampire to rule over the seas. So, after Dante lived, he waited until the next black pearl was born.” I could hear Nate’s heart pounding against my ear and his jaw ticking.

“This was all caused because of a hundred-year-old grudge? Dante wanted what was taken from him and you were the pawn to get it,” he growled.

“Did he touch you?” I could feel his aura threatening to suffocate me. His body went rigid below me and he was hot with anger.

My heart twisted painfully as I climbed on top of him. I was left panting and my body throbbed with fury, but I needed to comfort my mate. I rested my forehead against his as he gripped my h**s.

“He didn’t touch me there. He forced me to k**s him and play this game of happy couple. Until I refused to let him kill my people. And that’s when Kaia came forward and we killed him. I’m so sorry, Nate.” My voice cracked as tears rolled off my cheeks onto his. He cupped my cheeks before lifting his lips to mine.

“I’m not mad at what you had to do, baby. I’m furious someone was touching what is mine. You are mine, forever and always. I should have been there to protect you.” I pecked his lips before moving down and snuggled into his chest. My body was exhausted and my muscles ached from holding myself up.

“It’s all over now,” I breathed out, kissing his chest. He wrapped his arms around me as I snuggled into him. I was straddling his waist as I laid on top of him. His body was warm against mine as I listened to his heart. This moment felt surreal as I breathed in Nate’s scent. I never thought I would get this chance and now that I have it, I’m never letting him go. I need him like I need air. With Nate rubbing my back, and his steady heartbeat against my ear, it didn’t take long before I felt myself falling asleep.

“Get some sleep, beautiful,” Nate whispered, kissing my head. I pecked his chest before I fell into a peaceful sleep.