Chapter 4

NICK'S POV

I was standing watching the biggest gift of my life hug her brothers and my heart grew with pride as I've never thought that any person could forgive what they did to her. Though she did! She will continue to fight, and I could never be prouder.

She moved onto hug her cousin and I saw hate and disgust in he's eyes. I saw the knife and shouted as I ran as fast as I could, but it was too late. He plunged the knife deep into the side of her stomach. I caught her just in time to keep her from falling and getting more injuries. Laying her down I saw the alpha and beta grab him and I growled - "HE'S MIIIIINE!"

I got up and the three of us tore him to shreds. He was so sick as he never begged for his life, he just laughed at us and that made me, Sam and Dan real mad.

I move back to picked Ruby up. She looked so small and fragile. So white and cold. It felt like my heart was being squeezed and I held her tighter begging her to hold on. Sam and I took her to the pack hospital while Dan cleaned up the mess.

I prayed so hard. Please don't let me lose her, Moon Goddess. She deserves to live. She deserves to be loved and experience all life has to offer.

As we reached the pack hospital the doctor and a nurse stormed us. "Let's get her on the bed and straight to surgery" - said the pack doctor

As I laid her down, I felt so lost and wish that I could rip that bastard into shreds again.

As we reached the surgical rooms the doctor says-"Your majesty, that's the waiting area. I will come find you once it's done."

I feel my patience snapped and I growl - "If she dies I'll kill you!"

"Y-yes your majesty" she replies

3HOURS LATER.

Just as I was about to rip this building brick from brick the doctor entered. She looks dead tired but smiled at us and said - "It is done, and Ruby will survive as long as she fights to reject the wolfsbane. I've drained as much as i could and gave er a blood transfusion. The knife luckily missed all of her vital organs.

Relieve flooded me like a tsunami. Come on baby! You got to fight!

" Thank you doctor, and I apologize for the outburst earlier" - I said

The looked taken aback and replied- "no problem, i understand as i know what she has been through and she is your mate after all"

"When can I transfer her to our territory? I asked

" Well as she just had surgery, I would suggest we transfer her tomorrow morning via helicopter, even though a few days rest would be beneficial " the doctor replied

" Perfect I'll make the arrangements thank you doctor and I promise to make sure she gets the rest she needs"

"Your very welcome your majesty" the doc said

She left as I turned to Sam.

"Thank the Goddess she is okay. I can't believe how blind and how cruel I've been to her. She deserves so much better. Please look better after her than we ever did!" Sam said

"We all make mistakes Alpha! It's what we do after that counts. You are prepared to try and fix it; most people wouldn't have that guts to man up to their mistakes and try to fix it. I promise you I will do everything in my power to protect and love her the way she deserves and more. "

" Thank you, your majesty, that's all I could ever ask. Would you mind if I drive your car down to your territory for you while you go in the helicopter with Ruby? "

" That would be awesome thank you Sam. Sam we are family now you may call me Nicklaus. "

" Then I'll see you tomorrow morning. I better get going". - said Sam

"Drive safe and see you"

As Sam left the doctor returned and told me that my mate is stable and i can go see her. I wiped my hands over my face and feel the tiredness consume me as the fear seeps out of me a little. As I walk in the door, I see my mate perfect in every way laying very still.

She looked so peaceful. So fragile. So beautiful. I kissed her forehead and touched her auburn red silky soft hair. How can I be paired with a creature so soft and innocent? I truly am so lucky and sure as hell won't waste any moment I have with her.

I sit down in the chair while holding her hand and think of everything that has happened. I can't wait to prove to her that life could be better. I can't wait to see our pups running around. I take my phone out and make the arrangements for the transfer for tomorrow. I lay back in the chair and lay my head back. As I stare at the ceiling, I think of all the changes to come and for once I look forward to facing any challenge that comes my way and with that though and sweet anticipation, I fell asleep. What a lifetime we shared via memories with each other today. I think we both had an over whelming experience with that alone. I look at my baby one last time before laying my head back and falling fast asleep. Tomorow will bring her own challenges I'm sure and we will be ready, you can bet on that! You and me against the world baby. With that thought and smirk on my face I fall into the best sleep I've had in a long time. I've found my mate, and she is more extraordinary that i could ever have imagined. Thank you, Moon Goddess.