Aurora
It wasn't a dream.
When I returned to the light, I realized I was in a hospital. I was admitted after I fell unconscious.
The first person that came to mind was Ethan and I rushed out of my ward to go see him. When I arrived at the ICU where he was supposed to be in, I met his family, Sam and even Arne at the waiting area.
“Mum, you are awake” Arne was the first to see and he immediately came to hug me.
I hugged him back passionately, “I’m sorry, Arne, for lying to you. I hope you can forgive mummy” I said, holding back unshed tears.
“It’s okay, mum. I forgive you. But I don't want to leave…” he said
“We won't leave okay? Don't worry” I assured him before hugging him again.
The others were looking at me, probably wondering what we were talking about but I ignored their questioning gaze and walked forward holding Arne's hand. They would soon know the truth and I wanted to wait to do it after Ethan recovered.
“What’s going on in there? How long has the surgery been going on?” I asked, mostly directed at Sam.
“He’s been there for over 5 hours, the situation is critical” Sam answered. The other's had a sad and hopeful look on their faces, by the looks of it, Hadria and the queen had probably even shed a tear or two.
“I need to go in there to help” I said, putting Arne to sit and making my way to the sink to clean my hands.
I could barely walk a few steps when Sam blocked me, “What is it? There's no time for this” I said, a little irritated.
“I’m sorry but I can't let you go in there. The doctors there are already performing the surgery, you should stay here and wait” he said with a worried look on his face that made me even more irritated.
“Wait? I guess you have forgotten but I am a doctor and I could help a great deal, those doctors from this hospital are not experienced enough. You are going to get him killed” my voice was getting louder, I was clearly frustrated and angry.
“You don't need to worry about that. Renowned doctor Reginald is in there” Sam countered
I scoffed and pulled back a bit, “Reginald? Now I see what's going on here. He told you that it was against medical policy to allow a doctor attend to a loved one. Is that it? That's why you won't let me go help right?” I asked.
“Doctor Aurora, please have a seat. You have not fully recovered” He insisted.
“Recover from what? I'm not sick or injured. The injured one is in the ICU, I can't just sit here when I know I might be able to save him” I shouted in a mix of desperation and frustration.
Sam didn't say a word and the others kept looking at me with sad eyes and it made me want to bawl my eyes out. I tried to force my way through but Sam wouldn't budge, I kept trying and I didn't know when fresh tears began pouring out of my eyes. With Ethan, I always acted tough and indifferent like he barely affected me. Without him now, it was the complete opposite. I felt like I was losing it, like I was loosing him again and I didn't want that.
“Sam please, I beg you, please let me go save Ethan. I can't afford to lose him, I can't live without him. Please” I began pleading this time, my face was sticky with tears and my heart constricted in pain.
Sam embraced me as I cried then he pulled me to sit, I stayed in that position for hours and I lost track of time. We all waited for good news concerning Ethan with hopeful hearts.
Few hours later, the light at the ICU door went off and the door opened. Everyone jumped up from their seats and rushed to the door as Reginald and the other doctors stepped out.
“Doctor, how did it go? How is my son?” The queen asked the pressing question on our minds.
Reginald exhaled, clearly exhausted from the long hours of surgery, his eyes met everyone and fell on mine lastly.
“The surgery was successful” he paused as everybody gasped in relief, then he continued, “But he is still in a coma, we'll have to wait till he wakes up hopefully. Meanwhile he will be moved to the vip ward and we wait”
There was more hope at the news, it did not take long for Ethan to be transferred to the vip ward and I was finally allowed to take care of him as a doctor.
Days passed, everyone had recovered from Keenan and Isadora's drama and were just waiting for the return of their Alpha. My days were filled with staying by his side and watching him. Thankfully, my profession allowed me to see him as many times as I could although our relationship was beginning to raise suspicions. I ignored the talks and gossips, acting like I didn't hear them, hopefully when Ethan wakes up, all will be revealed.
One evening, after the queen and others who came to visit had left. I entered Ethan ward and sat down beside him. I was about to retire home and Arne was outside waiting for me so it was supposed to be a quick visit.
I took his hands in mine and squeezed it lightly, “Ethan, how are you holding up?” I asked as I watched his sleeping body.
“We miss you and we are waiting for you. Come back quickly okay? Your son is waiting for you, I am waiting for you.” I said. I pushed back the tears that threatened to fall and stood up and turned to leave.
But then I felt a hand on mine, holding me back. My eyes widened in shock and I quickly turned to see Ethan staring at me with a weak smile.
My mate was finally awake.