The One He Claimed by Cooper

Chapter 162: Recovery Begins

Sophie

When Dr. Caspian told me that Jocelyn was out of surgery, I informed the warriors closest to Zahn who was still out running, then I went to find Hunter.

“I’m heading over to the hospital. Jocelyn is coming out of surgery.”

“How’s Dr. Caspian?”

“He sounded exhausted, but I want to go talk to him before he calls it a night.”

“Zahn?”

“On his way, I’m guessing.”

Hunter looks at his desk then stands. “Okay, I’m coming with you. I want to see how Zahn is feeling after burning off energy for the last few hours.”

“You don’t have to convince me, Hunter. I’m always happy to spend time with you,” I say, smiling at him.

“I didn’t want you to think that I don’t trust you to take care of yourself. You are a strong, Alpha female and I respect that.”

“But I’m carrying your pup, which know makes you even more protective of me and I’ve already agreed to let you handle Zahn. That hasn’t changed.”

He kisses me then takes my hand. As we begin to make our way toward the hospital, he asks me about going to Owen’s pack with him. “I know that you probably don’t want to leave Jocelyn, but if we only go for a day and a half or two days…”

“Let me see how she is once she wakes up. If she’s doing okay, then I’d be comfortable leaving her in Penny’s care. I trust her and Jaime to protect Jocelyn and this pack while we’re away.”

“I do too. I’m glad we’re in agreement. I didn’t like the idea of leaving you, even for a few hours, much less overnight.”

Hunter, Zahn, and I stayed with Jocelyn until midnight. During that time, she never woke up. I spoke to Dr. Caspian before he went to sleep, and he said he didn’t expect her to wake up until the next morning.

When Robin and Nikki came to relieve us, Zahn finally decided to go shower, recognizing that Jocelyn truly wasn’t going to wake up.

“How’s he doing?” Robin asks Hunter when he leaves.

“He’s behaving,” Hunter says as Nikki walks over to the bed to look at Jocelyn.

“How’s she doing?”

next couple of days will be tough for her, but I’m hoping that if she can rest and heal, she’ll be feeling better soon. The nurses come in to check on her periodically and

look

deep in thought. Hunter had tucked me into bed and curled up around me before I fell

before I got to enjoy all the images Hunter sent me yesterday and while I was tired, it was a fantastic wake up. Hunter went to warrior training, and I got ready for the day before meeting him for breakfast. When we finished, we headed over to the hospital together to check on Jocelyn. I’m

he slept. I smile at a sleepy Allison who has a fresh steaming

her. Zahn’s

Oh, thank the goddess!” he says, jumping up and leaning over to

Zahn, your mate just woke up. How about giving her a moment to

but he does back off a

are you feeling?” I ask

“Like shit,” she murmurs.

Alpha aura, whether intentionally or unintentionally, pushes out. It’s irritating for me, but

I say strongly. I watch as his face contorts into what looks

worried about my

worried about her, then pay attention to your aura, Alpha Zahn. Spreading your frustration and anger into the air of this room will impede her recovery which will mean that you will

can tell he’s not happy about me and

needs to be checked.

turn and walk out, presumably to get a nurse. I turn back to Jocelyn, who

surgery went well. I know that may not help

it does. I’m glad to know it

Zahn says, taking

able to reset every bone from our right hip

be worth it,” she

turn, looking around the

Allison says, handing me a glass of water with a straw in it. I hold the straw to Jocelyn’s mouth and watch

door opens and Dr. Caspian walks in with the

he says then looks around the

go find Kayce, Sophie, unless you need me,”

you. I’ll be

let yourself heal. If you need

now overly crowded room. Hunter nods, letting the warriors know they can step out

take another x-ray of your leg this morning. I took them at each point yesterday, but I’d like to make sure that everything is still in place so it can

Jocelyn nods in agreement.