The Prince’s Unwilling mate by Mutya

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We had moved Ayla to the Silver Moon pack’s hospital. Partly because the BloodMoon pack no longer existed. Partly because, unlike the Blood Moon pack had, we have been thriving. So we have more staff and a better-equipped hospital. When I first brought Ayla here, I had hoped it would mean she would recover quickly.

Maybe I wanted too much too soon, after all, it has only been two days. since we have been back at the Silver Moon pack. The reason Mom had called us in was because Ayla had twitched when she was reading to her. It had given my mom hope, she was waking up.

And it still could be the case, Tessie told us that she would have to show more signs of being responsive in the next few days. If she did not, that would mean she had slipped too far into the coma. And it would mean we would have to consider taking her off life support at the end of the week.

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It was not a decision I would make lightly and like my mother–in–law, I prayed to the Moon Goddess every day that she would help Ayla pull through. But if she wouldn’t, I would want to do the last things that a mate can do before losing the love of his life.

I already regretted not being able to bring her home to our chambers. With all the life support she needed to be on, it was impossible to have. her sleep in a regular bed. And me climbing into bed with her, twisting and turning as I was sleeping. Meant a risk, I pulled out one of the threads keeping her alive. Tessie, however, had been very clear about the importance of keeping track of Ayla’s movements and twitches to see if she was waking up.

So I got myself a notebook, I had Ayla put in a private room and I did not leave her side. Not even allowing me a full sleep, all I would allow myself were little catnaps when others were visiting her. Because my wonderful mate had clearly made a lasting impression on our pack. Every day, pack members came by bringing flowers and gifts. Several people had asked if they could read to their Princess, hoping it would help her wake up. And of course that was just the pack members. Our family and closest friends were coming over more often.

Krystel was determined to believe that her sister–in–law, new friend, and her future Queen would come back to us. Had started on her Beta duties, compiling files of what Ayla needed to learn, and making shopping lists. so that Ayla would have everything she needed in her office. She would come over at nine in the morning every weekday. Going over the tasks she had performed for Ayla. She started this when Ayla was still in the Blood Moon pack’s hospital. And she kept up with it now that Ayla was

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and

week, although I could have done more with your help. But I will leave you be for now I know you and Griff like to have your

what had happened, and the reaction I saw in Ayla. Even Krystel agreed that

the best Alpha and Queen to the pack she can be” Krystel had

made you give me a chance. Maybe I should have told you that before but it was the best moment in my life. Seeing you smile after agreeing you would give me a chance” I pleaded” with her, holding her hand

so often make her Snickerdoodle cookies. On occasion, I had sent couriers to bring them to her the same. day I baked them. It always seemed to make her happy. But making the Snickerdoodle cookies would mean leaving her for at least

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for five minutes. I had asked him about it once, only to find out he had some rhyme and reason for his visits. After he

where it made me jealous before I was secure in my relationship with Ayla. Ayla had described it as a platonic love at first sight. Like she knew, Dillion was destined to be a close friend. True to his chaotic nature, Dillion would always pop over when Ayla was at the castle. Sometimes to go out and do something, to discuss something serious with

for his erratic visits, I finally understood how

She hates being pitied, so every time I would have visited her if she was still healthy, I visit her now. That is why I still bring her coffee and donuts, even if I know she cannot have them now. Or show her my new shirt, when she cannot tell me how good I look in it. Because one day she will wake up and thank me for the coffee. One day, she will look at me and

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in his eyes. His nod was to confirm to

He

this chamber I would wash myself with hand soap and paper towels before changing in the fresh clothes Gerald would

do with this bathroom sink” I shrugged at him, thinking he would understand me and leave it be.