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?”

will be tough for her, but I’m hoping that if she can rest and heal, she’ll be feeling better soon. The

look after

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

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

his as he slept. I smile at a sleepy Allison who has a fresh steaming mug of coffee beside her and

good morning,” I say softly, walking over to her. Zahn’s head pops up and he sees that

says, jumping up and leaning over

just woke up. How about giving her a moment to gain her senses,” Hunter

Zahn’s jaw clenches, but he does

feeling?”

“Like shit,” she murmurs.

intentionally or unintentionally, pushes out. It’s irritating for me, but I imagine

contorts into what looks

just worried about my

frustration and anger into the air of this room will impede her recovery which will mean that you will be removed,” Hunter says sternly, coming to stand beside me. The warriors

breath, but I can tell he’s not happy about me and Hunter

needs to be checked. She’s in pain,”

of the warriors and they turn and walk out, presumably to get a nurse. I turn back to Jocelyn, who is my primary concern, knowing

said your surgery went well. I know

to know it went

Zahn says,

hours,” I clarify. “But he was able to reset

works, that will be worth it,” she

turn, looking around

glass of water with a straw in it. I hold the straw

Caspian walks in

says then looks around the

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

I’ll

bed. “Take care of yourself and let yourself heal. If you need anything at

moves out of the now overly crowded room. Hunter

pain level, and checking her vitals from this morning and overnight. “I’d like to take another x-ray

Jocelyn nods in agreement.