Chapter 51 - A Terrible News

>>Maya

The door to Yohan’s room opened and Ruda’s parents entered while Ruda and I stood by Yohan’s bedside.

The doctor was right behind them.

Adam and Alina walked to the other side of Yohan’s bed and stood there while the doctor stood at the bottom side of the bed.

Ruda told me the doctor in charge of Yohan was a wolf too, so he should be able to give a better analysis than a human doctor.

“How’s his condition?” Adam asked the doctor.

“His recovery rate is slow. The silver bullets burned his organs, the damage is critical and there is a chance he might not make it.” My heart began to drum in my chest as I heard the doctor.

The revelation was beyond shocking.

He won’t make it?

Just hearing those words sank my heart in depths that knew no bounds.

The thought of him leaving made my skin stand up in fear.

“Anything that might work?” Adam asked.

The doctor shook his head, “We can only hope.” He looked at us all, “If the patient keeps hanging on to life he might make it because even though the recovery is very slow, it is happening. Although,” The doctor sighed, “The chances of that happening are pretty low.”

None of us spoke after that and the doctor excused himself.

“Ruda.” Adam called his son.

“Yes?”

“Where is the guy who shot him?” He inquired, “You saw him didn’t you?”

“He ran away.” Ruda lied, “I did fight with him but all I could get was his gun.” He raised his head and looked at his father, “I saw the bullets, it was a full silver load. He came there with the intent to kill.” He then bowed, “I’m sorry I let him escape. It’s all my fault.”

“It’s alright son.” Alina spoke, “It wasn’t your fault. It’s not like you were ready for him. It all happened very suddenly.” She then glanced at me. Her sharp gaze made me flinch but I didn’t move nor speak. I just kept my eyes on Yohan. “We’ll catch whoever it was.” With how they were speaking it would make one believe that they really aren’t behind this.

“Did you see his face and appearance?” Adam asked.

“Yes. He had blonde hair, caramelish skin and was about the same height as me.” He paused, “It wasn’t a familiar face. I’ve never seen that person before.”

“I see.” Adam was quite distressed. The lines on his forehead were showing.

“Dad, do you have any idea why this could happen?” Ruda asked as Adam massaged his temples.

“I don’t,” He sighed, ‘The only thing I can think of is that some other pack might be trying to start a war with us.”

They spoke among themselves while I stood there in my own thoughts. Fighting the panic that was rising in me, my hands getting sweaty and mind fuzzy.

I suppressed a shiver but there was too much fear fluttering in my mind.

“But that’s not possible!” Ruda spoke, “We have a peace treaty with the other clans. We didn’t do anything to violate it.”

I mentally prayed for Yohan as I took deep breaths and tried to calm myself

“Yes. We haven’t.” Adam began to think. His thoughts closed to the outsiders as they swirled around in his brain. What he was thinking or what he was planning to do. No one knew.

“Whoever did this, I’m going to kill that person.” Ruda announced and we all faced him, “This was an inexcusable act.” A grim expression was there on his face.

Adam nodded, “Surely, that is the best course of action.” He then began to walk, on his way out he patted Ruda’s arm, “We’ll get the person. In the meantime, take care of yourself.”

“Yes dad.” Ruda answered and Adam made his way to the door along with Alina but just before they left Adam turned around.

“Where are you staying right now young lady?” He asked me and I turned my head to him.

“I’m still at Yohan’s place.” I answered in a low tone.

“Alone?” Alina asked.

“No.” Ruda responded immediately, “I’m staying with her for the time being.” He smiled, “I can’t leave my best friend and brother’s mate all alone at a time like this, right?”

“That’s right.” Ruda’s mom smiled back, “That’s a really good decision.” With that they walked out.

Just as they left I grabbed Yohan’s hand with both of mine, even though they were trembling I held them tightly against his, “Yohan,” I whispered, “Don’t you dare try to leave.” I gulped, my throat was dry, “Please,” I begged him, “Please hang on.” I looked at his face, “I know you can do it.”

I didn’t get a response from him.

I wasn’t expecting it either.

All I wanted was for him to keep trying.

“Yohan. Please..” I begged him, “Please stay with me.”