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Rebekah's P.O.V
I awoke gasping for air. I was lying in a dirt hole and my clothes were torn and bloody. My confusion soon turned into panic as my heart began to race in my chest. "Rebekah?" Derek's voice pulled me out of my panic as I focused on my mate's green eyes. "Derek!" I choked. My mouth and throat were dry and it felt like I hadn't used my voice in months. I reached up and wiped away the fresh tears that began to stain my mate's dirt covered face. "Oh Rebekah." He sobbed as he pulled me to his body in a huge hug. I buried my face in his chest and wrapped my arms around his neck as he cradled the rest of my body. "I've missed you so much." He cried as he kissed my forehead. "I haven't gone anywhere love… I've been with you this whole time." I said hugging him tighter. Derek caressed my face and leaned down so our foreheads were touching. "I love you so much." He whispered as he kissed my lips. "I love you too…" I whispered. "Let's get you inside and cleaned up love." He said we positioning my body so he could stand and carry me.
I cuddled closer to Derek as he wrapped his strong arms around me and carefully climbed out of the hole we were in. I looked back over his shoulder to see that the hole we were in was lined with stones and candles. "Derek why were we in a grave?" I coughed as I looked up at his face. He scowled for a moment and then a smile played at his lips. "I'll explain everything … how about we eat first." He said leaning down to kiss my forehead. He carefully adjusted his hold on me and then he opened the back door and walked into the house. I could hear the pack eating breakfast in the kitchen. Their laughed filled the air like a song and I smiled at the heart warming sound.
Peter was the first to notice Derek and I when we entered the kitchen. "Derek what did you do?" He growled causing the betas to look up from their meals. "Derek why do they look like they've seen a ghost?" I asked reaching up to touch my mate's face. He looked down at me with fresh tears in his eyes. "Because you were dead love…" He said softly as his tears began to fall. "What? No! I've been here… I've been with you every day… I've been with you through training and even when Derek was freaking out…" I stammered as fear gripped me. Could I have really died? If I died why am I back here? "Rebekah darling… Can you tell me what Derek was freaking out about? Do you remember?" Peter asked in a calm voice. I met his calm blue eyes. I took a shaky breath as I realized they were right… I had died… "He was upset over my death…" I said softly. Peter simply nodded.
"Derek how is she alive?" Chris asked sharply. "Last night was the Blood Moon… I had some help from a few witches though…" My father said standing as Derek set me down. "Daddy?" I choked softly as I tried to take a step towards him. I lost my balance and began to fall, but Derek was there to catch me. He offered me his arm to steady myself as I walked to my father. He held his arms open and I launched myself into his embrace. "I can't believe it worked… Oh princess…" He cried. "How did it work?" Stiles asked causing everyone to stare at him. My father looked at the boy and smiled. "I think it was Derek's love for my daughter and her love for him that brought her back." He said patting Derek on the back. "So she's back for good?" Erica asked softly. "Yeah… she is…" Derek said giving my hand a squeeze. Erica let out a squeal and launched herself across the room and hugged me like I was the only thing holding her to Earth. "I've missed you so much…" She choked as a sob shook her body. "I've missed you too." I said hugging her back.
Derek moved away for a few moments as the pack began to swarm me as more tears were shed and hugs were given. "Ok guys give her some space! Come and sit Beks. He said lending me his hand so I could get to the table without falling. I sat down and he set a big bowl of Lucky Charms in front of me and a glass of chocolate milk. "Eat up love then we can get you cleaned up." He said pulling a chair close to me so he could sit. I finished eating and then Derek helped me up stairs so I could shower.
Derek sat me down on the toilet while he started to run a bath. I started to take off my shirt but my body was so stiff that I couldn't get my shirt over my head. "Here love let me help you." He said turning his attention to me. He carefully grabbed the hem of my shirt and carefully pulled it off of me. He helped me stand and then I steadied myself against him as I slid out of my pants. Derek pulled me into an hug and kissed the top of my head. "I love you…" He said in just barely a whisper. "I love you too." I said meeting his green eyes. He carefully cupped my face with one of his hands and then he kissed me so sweetly my heart wanted to burst. He pulled away for a moment and then he began to kiss down my jawline and my next. I smiled as he let his lips settle on the pink scar above my heart.
"I'm sorry I got myself killed… I just wanted to protect you…" I stammered as tears began to blur my vision. Derek ran his hands gently along my bare thigh. I felt his tears fall to my skin as his fingers brushed over the small scar there and then the one on my hip and shoulder and finally he stopped at my chest where Gerard's sword had plunged through my body. "I would rather die than lose you again… that was the worst feeling in the world… if it wasn't for the pack I probably would have died with you that day… Besides you crazy girl it's my job to protect you…" He said kissing my nose. I wrapped my arms around my mate and snuggled my face into his chest so I could hear his heartbeat. "You spend all of your time worrying about and protecting everyone that you forget about yourself. I'm your mate love it's my job to worry about you and protect you whenever I can… because I love you." I said as he kissed the top of my head. "Can you make me a promise?" "Anything…" I said looking up to meet his green eyes. "Never leave me like that again…" He said holding my gaze. "I promise Derek." I said reaching for his lips with mine. He smiled and then kissed me. We broke away and then he helped me into the tub and helped me get cleaned up. Once all of the blood and dirt was washed away Derek helped me out of the tub. He wrapped me in a towel and then carried me to our room. He helped me dress and then we laid down to go to sleep. He pulled me to his chest and held me like I was going to disappear at any moment. "I love you." I said softly. "I love you too Beks." He murmured tightening his hold on me. I smiled as sleep took me under.