Lover Sacrificed - Chapter 10

Years flew by and before she knew it more than 3 years had flown by. She had seen Darius at meals and around the house, but other than a quick glance or curt nod, they had had no contact. At least that anyone knew off. Sometimes he would sneak into her room to kiss her. Only for a few minutes, but she lived for those minutes. It was the only time that she really felt alive. She knew it was wrong, she knew he would soon be mated, but she couldn’t live without it. She needed his kisses like she needed her next breath.

She hadn’t even told her friends, not even Jhade or Mariah, because she knew in this house, gossip was like a fire. It spread in minutes.

He had never come to the pool again, though she kept going after class, always hoping…

There had been no more mention of the royal mating, but she knew the arrangements were being made.

And once a month, Darius disappeared with a group of brothers, she guessed to go see his future shellan.

To feed her.

And be fed on.

He hadn’t been in a while so she knew he would have to go again soon.

She grabbed the front of her shirt, trying to breathe through the pain, but it seemed to get worse every time. It hurt to think of him with some know-it-all Glymera bitch.

- Hey girl! You ok?

- Hi Jhade. Yeah, just… it’s nothing.

She knew Jhade could smell the lie but she didn’t say anything and Nalla was thankful for that.

- So, where’s your hellren? You two are usually glued together.

- We are not!

Jhade gave her a playful push as she smiled broadly. The gleam in her eyes was a dead giveaway.

- He’s out fighting.

- Ahh that explains why you are here with me then.

Jhade snorted.

- You make it sound as if I am a horrible friend!

- Nah… well, maybe a little.

Nalla grinned.

- So, is he with your dad?

- No him and Tohr went with Ahgony and Da…

- It’s ok Jhade, you can say his name.

- Nalla! Get your ass to the operating rooms! Now!

What the hell?

She shared a concerned look with Jhade as Zsadist ran down the stairs like a madman, with the King and George right behind him.

- Someone go find my Beth!

Wraths voice sounded broken and Nalla wondered what the hell was going on.

- Butch is picking her up at Safe Place right now my lord. She’ll be here soon.

Rhage appeared at the top of the stairs following Wrath as her father barked at her again.

- Nalla! Ass. Tunnel. Now!

She finally did as told, leaving Jhade behind. When she finally got there brothers and shellans were starting to fill up the tunnel. Vishous, Jane, Manny and Ehlena were all prepping themselves. V was on the phone.

-…ETA? Ok, yeah, we’re ready. Hurry up.

He saw her and snarled.

- Get in there, scrub in and wait. You’re gonna be needed.

Ok. What. The. Hell.

She wasn’t a nurse and she definitely wasn’t a doctor. Sure, like everyone else in the house, she knew the basics, but that was it.

She quickly changed into scrubs, washed her hands and arms and went to stand by Ehlena in the operating room. She still didn’t know why she was here or what had happened and she was starting to get scared.

- NOOOOOOOOOOO!

The Queen’s scream joined the King’s as Doc Jane and Manny ran out.

And suddenly she knew.

There was only one thing in the world that could make them scream out like that.

Darius was hurt.

Or worse.