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?”

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

look

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

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 relieving Allison so she can go back to sleep before they have to leave this morning. Both of my friends wanted to get

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

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

he says,

up. How about giving her a

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

you feeling?”

“Like shit,” she murmurs.

Where are those nurses!” Zahn demands his Alpha aura, whether intentionally or unintentionally, pushes out. It’s irritating for me, but

you need to rein yourself in,” I say strongly. I watch as his face contorts

about my mate,” he

will impede her recovery which will mean that you will be removed,” Hunter says

he’s not happy about me and Hunter keeping him in

checked.

a nurse. I turn back to Jocelyn,

went well. I know that

it does. I’m glad to know it went well.

says,

to reset

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

looking around

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

opens and Dr. Caspian walks in with

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

going to go find Kayce, Sophie, unless

I’ll be back before

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

crowded room. Hunter

from this morning and overnight. “I’d like to take another x-ray of your leg this morning. I took them at

Jocelyn nods in agreement.