Liam’s voice. He sounds so impatient...
“Hundred percent. She’s definitely waking up. I can feel her wolf again. Can’t you?”
“Nope. But then again, I don’t have your bond, so...”
Our bond. I can feel him, Damian’s wolf. A magnificent jet-black wolf, waiting for mine to come back. She’s waking up slowly, reaching out to him.Iam waking up, slowly, steadily; It’s like reaching the surface and catching my breath.
I open my eyes.
“Holy Moon Goddess Mother!”
I’m facing the ceiling. When I turn my head slowly, the first thing I see is... Him. Damian, so close and smiling to me. I smile back to him, feeling overwhelmed. He leans over me, gently kissing my forehead.
“Good morning, my Love.”
I’ve never seen him look so overjoyed... It’s contagious, I can’t stop smiling at him, even though I’m feeling so drowsy. I hear footsteps running, and suddenly Liam comes in the room, panting, followed by people in white coats.
“Damian! Damian, is she still awake? Oh, Moon Goddess, she really is! Doctor, she’s really awake, right?” He asks without catching his breath.
What’s going on? I recognize Granny Ariana, smiling at me, and people start patting my wrists, checking mycondition, and discussing my vitals. A doctor shines a small flashlight in front of my eyes and moves his finger.
“Miss Bluemoon, can you hear me? Can you follow my finger, please?”
It’s a bit annoying, but I nod and do as he says. I’m a bit confused and overwhelmed by all those people in the room asking me questions. Still, Damian and Liam both look thrilled. My mate isn’t letting go of my hand and stays by my side as long as the medical team keeps examining me.
“Her vitals are normal; she is indeed completely awake... This is amazing. Miss Bluemoon, are you feeling discomfort in any way? How do you feel?”
“I am... drowsy.”
Behind the doctor, Liam squeals, totally excited. Why won’t he calm down? The man examining me nods while taking some notes.
“Well, that is perfectly normal in your condition. But your reflexes are fine for now, and your vitals, as well. We will have to work on your reeducation, of course, but overall, this is... A positively great return. Welcome back, miss Bluemoon.”
Welcome back? I turn to Damian, a bit lost. I feel like I’ve been sleeping, but now I’m a bit confused again. He raises my hand to his lips to kiss it, and I realize I have trouble moving my fingers. I frown and try to move my limbs again. It’s like my whole body has gotten twice as heavy as I remember it.
Granny Ariana gives me a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, sweetheart, it’s going to take a while. Your body will need some time to readjust, but it will.”
“Who cares? She’s back! Damn, Nora, I’ve missed you!”
I take a look a Liam, smiling from ear to ear behind Granny Ariana. He looks... Different. He’s visibly slimmer, a bit more muscular and taller, and his hair is a bit longer, too.He has a new piercing on his left ear. It’s like he’s lost all the teenage attitude to look more like his brothers...
I turn to look at Damian.
My mate, too. His hair is cut shorter, and he’s not wearing a beard anymore, either. His eyes look darker and more profound. He looks thinner than I remember, too... How did they change so much?
“How do you feel, Love?” Asks Damian in a soft voice.
“I’m okay... What happened? You look different. Liam, you, too. I... How long was I...?”
Liam sighs and nods. “Nora, you saved my brother’s life with your Moon Power, remember? He was dying, and you did that whole kissing thing. Next thing we know, you were unconscious, and he was completely fine!”
I turn to Damian, who’s still caressing my hand.
“You healed me, Nora. You used your power, but it put you into a very deep sleep. You stayed in some sort of coma for a long time.”
I gradually remember everything from before now. At least, my farewell to Damian, and the sight of his injuries... But a lot of my memories are still blurry. I have vague images of a big battle, a forest, a hospital... It’s gradually coming back to me. My whole life here. My childhood, life with the Jade Moon Pack, my life with Damian...
A long time? That would explain why they changed. I take a second to process and look at the window. It’s snowing outside... I turn to them again to finally ask.
