Betrayed by My Pack – Wolfless Hybrids Escape

Saoirse's

POV

I had already been informed that I was having twins by the doctor in my village, so I was prepared for the news. But I wanted it to be confirmed before I told Robert the wonderful news. I was ecstatic at hearing it. I had been alone for the last twenty-one years. I never thought that I would be blessed with having another child. I hadn't even considered it to be a possibility for me. Not until I accepted Robert as my mate. I knew that we could end up pregnant, and I was okay with it until Adra started trying to tear us apart.

It was probably a good thing for him that I was pregnant. I leaned more toward forgiving him than dumping him because of the babies. I knew losing me would hurt him. I knew how much he loved me. I could tell that he did. He didn't hide his feelings for me at all. Unfortunately for him, I could also tell how much he felt for Adra. It was not love, more like what you felt for a sister. But I could also tell he didn't believe me when I told him she was not as innocent as he thought she was.

As his mate, he should have given credence to my feelings. Yet he was willing to take her word over mine. That was the thing I couldn't get past. He would rather believe his friend over his mate. I couldn't figure out why until I sat in on Adra's interview. I knew that she had groomed him. He didn't even notice what she was doing at all. She went slowly and kept it to handholding and small things. She knew he didn't want her, but she was in it for the long game.

She made him feel important and strong. She made him feel seen and respected. It was what he had always wanted. Her strengths were not in spells or potions. Her gift was being sensitive to others. She was not well-trained, nor did she want to. She managed to get along in the world, making her way with others supporting her. She didn't have to work. She didn't have to do anything. She was able to give tips that earned her friends money, and they, in turn, gave her money for giving them the tip. She was doing very well for herself until the vampires found her. They had her cornered when Alexei and his team arrived to save her.

Adra should have told them that Jana and Anika were not as innocent as they claimed. But she was safe inside the Black Adder pack. They could not get to her anymore, and she didn't worry about them again. That was the first tip-off that she was not a good witch. If she cared about anyone else in the pack, she would have told Robert so Alexei could have dealt with them. Instead, she left it alone, and it almost cost me my daughter.

Her touching Robert in front of me when she knew we were mates was another big issue I had with her. The fact that she had prevented him from leaving her cottage by using her tears and creating drama was infuriating. Her going out and getting those potions to take my mate sealed it for me. By doing that, she had signed a death warrant for both herself and her friend.

I would have also dealt with Lena for helping to run interference for her, but the vampires beat me to it. It may be water under the bridge now that they are all dead. But I am going to have to speak to Robert tonight, to make sure that he understands I won't be giving him a third chance. Things either work out between us this time, or they don't. But I won't be slapped in the face again like I was before.

I was glad Alexei caught him so he didn't fall out of the chair. Dr. Gurin was still in the room and called to get a second bed brought into the room for him. I knew it wasn't about the babies. I could feel his joy at finding out that we were going to have twins. I could tell that he had not been taking care of himself properly. I was going to ensure he was OK after I got him home. Once the bed arrived, Alexei and Dr. Gurin helped him onto the bed, and the nurses quickly got him an IV.

I listened intently as Alexei spoke to Dr. Gurin. "He hasn't been eating much. He eats maybe once a day but still keeps up with all his job duties. He is running himself into the ground. He's lost several pounds since the last incident that had him hospitalized. I don't think he had fully recovered when he came to the hospital to watch over his mate and his mother after the kidnapping."

"Brenna and I saw him enter the dining room to get food earlier. He wouldn't have had time to eat between when we left and when he arrived. Someone probably told him Mom was here, so he hurried over to see if she was OK. I agree with Alexei, Robert has been sick with guilt over what happened. It is taking a toll on him as his sleeping and eating habits are rubbish," Cara announced.

I was very concerned about him as he was still out. I could tell that he had lost weight. I could tell that he was not doing well. I could feel how upset he had been through our bond. I had blocked his pain because I was in more pain than he was. It was pushing me over the edge to feel both his pain as well as mine. He was the one who kept allowing Adra to interfere in our relationship. She was increasingly frustrating me. Calling Robert at all hours of the day to ask for help. She might have annoyed me, but I never wanted him to suffer.

I love him, and I wanted to be with him. I just couldn't let him think that he can do this again. He might do it again if he doesn't find out there will be no other chance for him. If there are no consequences, then why would the behavior not change? I know he didn't cheat. But I still felt the betrayal pains when Adra did what she did. It hurt and brought back some of the worst memories I had. I have to remind myself over and over again that Robert is not James.

I could see how worried Alexei and Cara were about him. I could sense in Cara that she cared for him a great deal. In fact, she had been willing to bring him to me to settle the issue between us. I was glad that I had some time to think things through. I had missed him every day. I wanted to be with him. I wanted things to go back to how they were before. These last five days, I have suffered more and more each day before realizing that I needed him. I knew that this feeling would never go away. I would ache for him until I returned to him. So, I came home. It is almost funny to me calling a wolf pack home. I never thought that would happen again. I honestly thought I would live the rest of my days alone. I had sensed the connection between us, but he was so young, I was leery of that. I never thought that the Moon Goddess would put me together with Robert. I mean, he is handsome. I noticed him after I arrived, but I never thought to take any action with him. I was content with my life and how it was. I didn't think I needed anything besides my daughter and potential grandchildren.

My attention was focused on Alexei as he started trying to heal him. I could sense his worry for him. Once he was done, he turned to me and asked, "Can you sit by him? That should help him heal faster."

I nodded and got out of bed to take the chair next to Robert's bed. "You can share his bed, Saoirse. Get as close as you can to him. I believe that his blood sugar dropped from his lack of eating. Alexei just healed him, and Kira will heal him once she arrives. Robert's parents are on their way here right now," Dr. Gurin suggested.

I was willing to do whatever was needed to help him get better. He scared me pretty bad when he passed out. I felt better when I lay down next to him, on the side that didn't have the IV. I snuggled into his chest and stared at his handsome face. I hoped that at least one of our babies looked exactly like him. Just knowing that he was mine made my heart flutter. He was much more handsome than James. I had to stop myself from reaching out to touch his face. We were not alone in the room.

Dr. Gurin was watching the monitor with Robert's vitals on it closely. Two minutes later, he announced, "You don't need me anymore. Everything looks good. Robert needs to go home and rest. Once his eating and sleep schedules are corrected, he will be fine. Saoirse, I will see you in two weeks for your next appointment. Cara, I will go check on your blood work," Dr. Gurin nodded at us before exiting the room.

A short time later, Cheryl and Anton entered the room, followed by Black and Kira. Cheryl immediately went to Robert and stroked his hair while she spoke to him. Kira added her healing to Alexei's, which resulted in him waking up. He was confused and disoriented. Once he realized that I was lying in bed next to him, he pulled me closer to him, sniffing my neck and hair before relaxing slightly.

"Don't scare me like that again," Cheryl pushed on his shoulder. I could see the tears in her eyes as she looked down at him.

"I don't know what happened. I was happy. I felt like I needed to sit down, and the next thing I knew, I was out." Robert told her.

Cheryl looked questioningly at me before asking, "You were happy? Is it because Saoirse is giving you another chance?"

"Yes, plus the fact that we are having twins," Robert told her proudly and squeezed me even closer to him. The room erupted into cries of joy and congratulations from both sets of parents. They were thrilled to hear the news and were very excited for us.

"You are fortunate, Robert. You will never be happier with anyone than you will be with your mate. I can promise you that," Cheryl told him seriously.

"I know, Mom, I won't mess up again. I've learned my lesson with what just happened. I won't be giving Saoirse or my pups up for any reason," I replied.