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

we’ll look after

our room. We’d passed Zahn on his way back, but he seemed deep in thought. Hunter had tucked me into bed and curled up around

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

he slept. I smile at

her. Zahn’s head pops up

Oh, thank the goddess!” he says, jumping up

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

jaw clenches, but he does back off a

are you feeling?” I ask

“Like shit,” she murmurs.

she was on pain medication! Where are those nurses!” Zahn demands his Alpha aura, whether intentionally or unintentionally, pushes out. It’s irritating for me, but I imagine it’ s

as his face contorts into what looks like he’s going to growl before he

just worried about my mate,”

which will mean that you will be removed,” Hunter says sternly, coming to stand beside me. The warriors in the room step

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

to be checked.

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 that Hunter

Caspian said your surgery went well. I know

it does. I’m glad to know it went well. How long did

Zahn says, taking her

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

be worth it,” she says. “Can I have

looking around

water with a straw in it. I hold the straw

Caspian walks

then looks around

find Kayce, Sophie, unless

thank you. I’ll be back before

bed. “Take care of yourself and let yourself

Jocelyn says before Allison moves out of the now overly crowded room. Hunter nods, letting the warriors know they can step

asking her about how she’s feeling, 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

Jocelyn nods in agreement.