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?”

“Her vitals are fine. She just seems to be resting. I know that the 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 I believe that they’re giving her pain medications on a pretty steady basis. Dr. Caspian didn’t expect her to wake up until

we’ll look after

he seemed deep in thought. Hunter

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 relieving Allison so she can go back to sleep before they have to leave this morning. Both of my friends wanted to get home and talk to their packs before we meet at Owen’s old

slept. I smile at a sleepy Allison who has a

over to her. Zahn’s head pops up and he sees that

the goddess!” he says, jumping up and leaning

woke up. How about giving her a moment to gain her

watch as Zahn’s jaw clenches, but he does back off

you feeling?” I

“Like shit,” she murmurs.

those nurses!” Zahn demands his Alpha aura, whether intentionally or unintentionally, pushes out. It’s irritating for me, but I imagine it’ s uncomfortable or even detrimental to Jocelyn’s

in,” I say strongly. I watch as his face contorts

just worried about my mate,” he

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 be removed,” Hunter says sternly, coming to stand beside me. The warriors in the room step up behind

can tell he’s not

to be checked. She’s in pain,”

out, presumably to get a nurse.

said your surgery went well. I know that

to know it went well. How

says, taking her hand

I clarify. “But he was able to reset every bone from our right

works, that will be worth it,” she says. “Can I have

looking around

a glass of water with a straw in it. I hold the straw to Jocelyn’s mouth and watch her eyes close as she drinks

door opens and Dr. Caspian walks

says then looks around the room. “Lunas, Alphas,” he

find Kayce, Sophie, unless you

thank you. I’ll

leans over Jocelyn’s bed. “Take care of yourself and let yourself heal. If you need anything at all, let me

crowded room. Hunter nods, letting the

about her pain level, and checking her vitals from this morning and overnight. “I’d like to take another x-ray of your leg this morning. I took them at each point yesterday, but I’d like to

Jocelyn nods in agreement.