Dangerous Desires Novel

21 Wholesome

Luke.

Tia passed out before we got to the hospital. They had given her some sedatives to help with the pain. The paramedics said she had some broken ribs that had healed wrongly, and they needed to break the bones so they could rearrange them.

We got to the hospital and went straight to the emergency room. I was there through the entire process. It was painful to watch, and every time they broke a bone, I got mad at my father. The only good part about it was that Tia was asleep throughout the process.

I watched her sleep for twelve hours. I slept in between those hours on the couch in the private hospital room. Within those hours, Elisabeth troubled my phone and Tia’s phone. She called me with different numbers because I had blocked hers and sent profanities to Tia. I was so ashamed of myself and pissed off at the same time. The kind of trouble that I had subjected my wife to was unfair. Is this the kind of shit she will have to deal with? Even if we took the

child from Elisabeth. I knew it wouldn’t stop. I held Tia’s hand and kissed it. I watched her sleep peacefully while her body healed itself.

There was a knock on the door, and my father walked in. His eyes were red and sad.

“Luke,” he said almost as if he was afraid to speak. I looked at him, trying really hard to control my anger.

“How is she?” He asked, and I looked at Tia.

“They had to break her bones again so she can heal properly,” I said to him.

“If I had known, I wouldn’t have sent Caleb to command the army. I thought he was ready. I thought he could command them,” he confessed, and I looked at him.

“We both know that will never happen, father. We both know Caleb cannot lead this pack. I hope you can have it in your conscience if Tia and Kirk die because you gave them the wrong alpha simply because you want to please your mate,” I said, and he shook his head with shame.

“It has nothing to do with pleasing Stacy, Luke. I have nothing to give Caleb. He is my son too, and I have nothing to give him.” he said, confessing his real reasons.

no right to give it to anyone, not Caleb or me.

pack needs her. They are

if she dies, but I won’t,” I said

give me time,” he pleaded with me, and I

I wouldn’t have led the fight if Tia wasn’t among them. I have no business with the army. You said it yourself the day you chose to humiliate me because of Stacy and place your son above me. I do not intend to assist ever again, and that

it not obvious? “You never protected me as a child, father. You allowed Stacy to visit her wickedness on me. You let her spread hurtful lies about me. It was almost as if you forgot I was your son. You forced me to marry Tia to please her. You have always been eager and willing to satisfy Stacy at my expense. It was bearable until that morning at breakfast when you forced me to drag my innocent wife off the table because of Stacy. You did not bother to investigate, just as always. You humiliated and condemned her. If Caleb had not put it upon himself to investigate, you would have done worse. Your actions left a lot of scars on Tia. I cannot allow you and your mate to ruin my wife’s gentle nature. The truth is Stacy will always be a problem, and you are too weak when it comes to her. It is best that Tia and I leave so we can have peace. Peaceful mornings and roam about our home freely.” I said, and a tear escaped his eye. “If you had this much bottled up, why didn’t you ever say anything?” he asked me, and I sighed. “You never listen, father. I also know you handed the company over to me because you had no

she is okay with it?” he asked, and I

He said, and I rubbed her hand. He placed his hand on my shoulder. “I am sorry, Luke, for everything I did and did not do, but I promise to fix it. Not just for our sake but for the sake of the entire country. I will make sure everything is as it should be, but I will advise you to remain at the mansion for now,” he pleaded. “Why?” I asked because I could sense

sighed and took a deep

certain things. Only then will you understand why I keep everyone at the mansion.” He said, and

came with Monica bringing food and

Luke,” she said with teary eyes and hugged me. I felt so

she said, and before

am just trying to be a mother. I will leave Monica here to care for you and

sentence.

to take her with you. Thank you for visiting.” I said, taking the food and flowers from them. Stacy looked at

us go. I promise you, Luke, She doesn’t bite,” She said, and they left the room. I dumped the food and flowers in the trash can. Not that

finally woke up, healed. I rushed to her side and kissed her forehead. She

happened and she had just woken from sleep. My eyes were teary because I knew she would have died out there. She held her ground, but her alpha was

asked me, and I

Tia. Let’s go home,” I

so rested?” she said, and I laughed. “You have been out for fourteen hours. Of course, you will be rested, Tia,” I said, and she was shocked. She wanted to walk, but I opted to carry her out of