They waited for Maria but she was yet to come back. Others had to leave to look for another alternative. Raphael refused to leave her side. He refused to check on his kid. All he wanted was for his woman to be fine again. He can't leave without her. She is his air. He breathes all her fragrance. She reminds him to keep pushing
His father, Mel's father, and other close relatives sat with him in the hospital. They weren't happy to see her like this either. Jamima was tearing up when she saw me. She never thought the day she would come for a visit something like this will happen.
It hurts to see her brother suffering . She tried her hard best to make him feel much better but he was grieving. He was in pain.
The pack has never experienced anything like this one. In one day the pack became so gloomy. The king doesn't even have time for his people and they hate to see him this down. He was always strong and takes things the right way but this particular day he is down when he should be happy with the arrival of his son.
The pack mourns together. They were sad as their pack lost it lightly. The light was Luna and she is on a sick bed.
The history which was once told to the forefathers of the packs is repeating itself once again.
***
A few months later
The pack hasn't still recovered from the pain they are going through. Maria was yet to be back. It was said that the moon goddess sent her on a journey and that journey might take years for her to come back. If she doesn't come back in time then Luna might die. The thought of death alone scares them.
" you will be saved, I promise you. " he whispered into her ears " I'll go see the moon goddess myself. The hurt she has caused in our lives is too much "
" you'll do no such thing. That is the last thing I'll see you do" his father walked into the room. He knew something like this was going to happen. His son will do anything even though it's stupid just to see that his family is happy again "
" you don't get to tell me what to do " he snapped at his father. The former alpha wasn't upset with his son. He understood that he was going through pain and no one has the right to judge him at the moment.
"I get that you are sad and you need your woman by your side," he said
" you don't understand the pain I feel right here" he touched his chest" every pain she felt I also felt it too. It hurt me to see her laying lifeless"
" she doesn't deserve this. She doesn't deserve to be in grave pain like this. She is just as innocent as anyone here in the pack ."
"'I can't stand this dad, I can't " he wept
This was the first time his father saw his son weeping without care. His son was broken. He felt his pain. He stepped forward to console him. He pats his back lightly " be strong. "
" I'm trying my hard best " he sniffles
" your son is right in the other room waiting to see you. You can't just abandon your child all because your mate is down. Please check on him "
"It's him?" He asked
His father stared at him like he got two heads " you don't know the gender ?"
He shook his head " I couldn't. All I was worried about was her. I feel so stupid for doing this to my child. I should be with him too. I need him in the same room as her. I want them close to each other . I want her to see her child right beside her as she wakes upon"
" you have nothing to worry about. I will ask the doctors to do as you requested . This shouldn't be anything to worry about "
" thanks dad . I really appreciate this little talk "
" I'll always be right here when you need me . You should always call me when you have problems and need someone to talk to"
He nodded " thanks dad "
The alpha left . His heart was broken but their was nothing he could do . His wife was also sick , she couldn't make it to the hospital because of his down she was . She is suffering from an unknown sickness . He didn't want to inform his son .
The doctors instructed the nurses to bring in the child . He has been sleeping for hours now . He hasn't had anything to eat . Raphael took him from them . He held his hand out as they gave him the child . He raised him up thanking the gods for the blessings. He kissed his forehead
" I apologize for abandoning you. I should never be called a good father for doing this to you" his lice broke . He let out a sigh " this shouldn't have happened to my child . You don't deserve to come to this world where your first meeting with your mother started with pains "
He kissed his forehead again. The child sigh in his sleep as if hearing what his father said . It was a moment to behold. Raphael regretted this . He had waited long enough for his child and he should be happy with his arrival but he wasn't and that isn't his fault .
****
They smiled upon receiving the news form Maria . She sent a letter to them informing them about the success she had while she had a conversation with the moon goddess
The packs were happy to know this . They wanted to celebrate but they were told not to celebrate not until she wakes up. They what to follow the rule and has no right to object .
*****
The alpha took care of his child alone . He refused to allow anyone to look after him . He did all the caring himself . He takes the child for a sun walk . Raphael was a package of surprise . He does things that wasn't expected of him . He didn't know he has the power to take good care of his child himself
" mom will be up soon, I promise " he said as he pecked his forehead
" you are the best thing that has ever happen to me and your mother . She will be so proud to see you when she wakes up . She has waited long enough to have you in her arms " he chuckled
The pack members will always turn to stare at their king . He possess lots of qualities. He is a true leader which is undeniable.
He went back into the hospital to see his wife . He has been with the child since the day he was given him. The only time he drops him is when he needs the bathroom trying to sort something important .
He sad down as usual beside her bed side . He kissed her forehead . Raphael grew the habit of pecking her on her faces after he noticed the spark . That spark gives him the reminder that she is coming back and all hopes aren't lost her .
" you should have seen his smile today . He is has your eyes too" he said telling Mel all that their child does and who he looks like .
" I have never been so happy in my life Mel, our child is everything we need right now "
The child said a little gibberish words which made Raphael laughed a little . Their child was growing too fast and it amaze him a lot . He reminds him of when he was a little boy and didn't know how the werewolves world works . It was difficult at first but with the guidance of his father and uncle , things became easier for him . He let out a sigh and stared into space. So many things run deep in his mind . His mind was clouded . He didn't know where to start from . But he was glad he was a having everything under control .
" tomorrow is another day while we await Maria to be back . She is the only hope we have now " he said and held her hand . He kissed her palm " I miss you. I miss your warmth. I wish you could just hold on tight to me . Show me that you are still with me "
He felt a small twitch on his arm . He thought it was just his imagination but she did it again. She held his hand and then released it . She was doing it for few seconds then stopped
He couldn't believe his eyes . He thought he was dreaming but it was happening .
" you've got to be kidding me !"
Her eyes were closed . The eyes that has been open for months now is now closed . Is this what he is thinking ? He didn't know how to express himself . He just stood while he watch her transform . Her skin brightens as they use to be . She wasn't looking pale like before . She looks so beautiful like never before . She is coming back to life .
Just like magic, her eyes opened and they search for his
" Raphael " she breaths