- Avery's POV -
"Parker?" I whisper shakily, tears already escaping from my eyes. Even though I imagined this exact moment so many times, it was hard to believe it was actually happening. Right now. Right here. My mate finally woke up and immediately the pain in my chest eased. Immediately, I felt ten times stronger than I did before.
Parker didn't say anything as I continued to stare at him and I started to get worried. What if this will turn out like the many books I've read? What if he lost his memory like many people do in the movies and books? Oh god, I really need to stop reading romance novels.
"Please say something" I sobbed worried out of my mind about the possibility that he could have lost his memory. That he could have forgotten his life. That he could have forgotten me.
His eyes roamed the room and seemed to stop at something. I look towards where his was looking at and saw a glass of water. Does he want it?
"Um. Do you want some water?" I asked him and he nodded slowly. I walked over to where the glass of water rested and picked it up before walking back to Parker and handing it to him. He grabbed the glass and gulped it down. I look over at the doctor who seems to be analyzing his every move and I also noticed that Meg and Madds went outside.
I direct my attention back to Parker who looks like he is struggling to say something. The doctor walks forward with a frown and observes Parker.
"Parker. Can you speak?" the doctor asked him and Parker shook his head. HE CANT SPEAK?! OH MY GOD. My heart swells in worry and I look at the doctor hoping she could fix this.
"Why can't he speak?" I ask and she shushs me before turning back to Parker. Well then.
"What is your last name?" the doctor asks and hands him a pen and paper from the clipboard she was holding. This is it. This is the moment of truth. To see whether or not he lost his memory. Oh god I think I'm gonna pass out if the last name on that paper is not right. He hands the paper back to the doctor after he scribbled something across it.
"Maxwell" she reads and nods. I feel my whole body relax. Thank god!
"So, why cant he talk?" I ask her impatiently and she has the nerve to shush me yet again. Bitch.
"Open up" she says and flashes a light in Parker's throat as she inspects it. Then she takes off her gloves and disposes of them before putting away the light.
"Are you gonna answer me or not?" I purse my lips and she discreetly rolls her eyes.
"Many things could have caused it. The reaction of having silver in his body, being in a coma, the hit to his head. But it looks like his larynx and area around the voice box has become irritated, inflamed and swollen. Its not that serious, his voice should be back in a week or so." she explains while Parker and I listen very attentively
"Ok. So...when can he be discharged?" I ask and Parker looks at the doctor awaiting her response
"Well, since he is a werewolf, he should be fine now that he's awake. I still have to do some tests but I think he'll be able to go home tomorrow.
"Really?!" I yelled. I expected her to say a week.
"Um, yeah" she smiles at me and I grin at Parker
"I'll give you two some privacy" the doctor said and briskly walked out the room
"I'm so happy you're awake. You have no idea how scared and worried I was" I said to Parker, walking closer to hold his hand. I'm so lucky to be talking to an open pair of eyes instead of closed ones. Parker just looked at me and brought my hand to his lips. The burning sensation that happens everytime he touches me still amazes me.
'I missed you' he mouths and brush his slightly long hair from his forehead. Even though he is still incredibly hot, he needs to get a haircut.
"I did too" I whisper and lean forward so that our foreheads are touching. Both of us inched closer and closer and when our lips were barely a centimeter apart the door flung open.
"AH!" I squealed and jumped back, my cheeks heating up.
"Oh god, sorry" Parker's mom said and my cheeks burn even more. I probably look like a tomato.
"It's ok" I said quietly and she laughed as she walked towards us
"Oh my god, Meg called me and told me what happened. I cant believe you're awake." She cried leaning over and hugging her son while he was still on the bed laying down.
"Oh Parker. I thought I lost you" she sobbed and I felt awkward just standing there. Maybe I should leave...
"Avery. Why isn't he saying anything?" Oh man.
"Uh...he lost his voice" I said and she stood up from the bed in surprise
"WHAT?!" she shouted
"No, no, no. Not permanently. Just for a week or so." I continued and her shoulders sagged in relief
"Oh thank goodness" she whispered and looked at her son. Only moments later the doctor came back in.
"I need to do some tests so, you can pick him up tomorrow." the doctor announces and even though I'm reluctant to leave, I know I have to. After saying goodbye to Parker, I started the walk home accompanied by Parker's mom because apparently Meg and Madds already walked home without me.
"So are you excited to come back home?" Parker mom asked me and I looked over to her confused
"Home?" I asked. Honestly, I dont even know where my home is. Is it with my parents or is it with the people I grew up with.
"Yeah, you know...the place you lived all your life?" she trailed off and I frowned. I've actually gotten used to living here. Most of my friends are now here and my parents. What will they think of me going back? Will they approve?
"I'm not sure yet." I say because my head is already hurting from all of these unwelcomed thoughts
"I just hope you know Parker's time to become Alpha of our pack is coming soon. We can't have an Alpha without a Luna" she continues making my head hurt even more.
Am I ready to be a Luna? Do I have what it takes? But I have Alpha blood in me since I am the first born of an Alpha, does that mean anything? Bloody hell. I can't deal with this. I thank god that we start to approach the pack house so, I run inside leaving my company confused.
I ran upstairs, ignoring all the questions that were being thrown at me by some people and when I got to my room I ran in and slammed the door. I leaned against the wall and slid to the floor. I don't know what to do! I want to stay but I know I have to go back. Being Luna is a big responsibility and I'm not sure if I'm ready for that.
"Avery?" I heard someone knock on the door
"What?" I sniffle. Oh god. Don't tell me I'm crying again. I've been crying a lot lately.
"Can I come in?" Ryan asked. At least he didn't ask if I'm ok. I hate when people ask 'are you ok?' and it's obvious that you're not.
"Sure" I said and the door creaked open as I pulled my knees up to my chest and circled them with my arms. I felt him sit down next to me so I looked over.
"What's wrong?" he asked and I frowned. I still don't fully trust him but, it's not like I'm telling the biggest secret.
"I dont know what to do" I whisper and he chuckles
"You'll have to be more descriptive than that" he said and I rolled my eyes before wiping away the remaining tears.
"I know I have to go back to my old pack but I also want to stay here. I want both but I can't have that." I said even though that's only half of what I'm thinking about
"I know that's not all" he raised an eyebrow. Wow, I guess he really is my brother.
"I'm also worried that I wont be a good Luna" I confessed and looked away. Moments later I felt a hand rest on my shoulder. I look back at Ryan and he smiles softly.
"Why would you think that?" he asked moving his hand away
"How the hell am I supposed to know?" I shrug and he laughs
"Well, I know for a fact that you'll be great Luna. Not perfect, but great." he punches my arm and I frown
"Why do you think that?" I ask saying words that were similar to his from before
"I dont think that. Didn't I say I know for a fact?" he smirked and I pursed my lips
"You know...you can actually be nice. Why don't you be nice to Meghan?" I asked curiously
"I dont know if she even wants to acknowledge me as her mate anymore. I mean after everything I've done..." he trailed off looking down
"Have you talked to her?" I asked
"No"
"So how would you know?!" I yelled and he frowned
"Everyone wants their mate no matter what. I know she'll still accept you. You just have to actually try." I say
"You really think so?" he asked with hope in his eyes
"No. I didn't say I think she'll accept you, I said I know she'll accept you. Get with it" I smirked and he grinned
"Thank you" he said and leaned over to give me a hug, to which I returned, He stood up and I did too. While brushing my pants, I walked with him to my door and then opened the door wide so that he can exit.
"Maybe you can have both. I mean, Hannah Montana figured it out so you can too." he says right before he leaves.
'Maybe you can have both' his words echo in my head as I thought about what I said earlier
'I know I have to go back to my old pack but I also want to stay here. I want both but I can't have that.'
Oh Ryan, how can I have both? It's not like I can ask Hannah Montana how she got the best of both worlds.
(AN: Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes! I hope you enjoyed! Please try to vote or comment, I'd appreciate it!)
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