A/N Hey everyone sorry that took a bit! That pesky life thing keeps getting in my way! I hope ya'll enjoy and let me know what you think! :)
It's been a week since I came back from the dead. I'm gaining my strength back little by little every day. I can walk on my own now , but Derek still hardly leaves my side. Not that I'm complaining though… I love being able to reach out and instantly find his hand as his fingers intertwine with mine.
I awoke as I heard the pack getting ready for school. Scott and Stiles had just walked through the door and their laughter echoed through the house. I snuggled closer to Derek and he sighed happily in his sleep. I reached up and ran my fingers through his hair as the morning light spilled into our room. "Mmmm… Have I ever told you that you're amazing?" He sighed as he reached out and pulled me close. He opened his eyes and peered down at me with a smile. "I think you could stand to mention it a little more." I said returning his smile. "I'll get right on that my love… How did you sleep?" He asked kissing the top of my head. "Amazingly!" I said kissing him. He smiled as I kissed him. "You have no idea how amazing it feels to be able to hold you and kiss you… even just being able to breath your scent in… it's the greatest feeling in the world." He said as he kissed me again. "I love you." I said as I began to blush.
After lying in bed for a few more moments we decided to get up and start our day. We got dressed and then headed downstairs for breakfast. "It's about time you two started moving! Sit down I've made breakfast!" Peter said with a smile as he set two plates of flapjack's and eggs down in front of Derek and I. "Wow Peter when did you start cooking?" I asked eyeing him. "I've always known how to cook my dear! I'm a man of many talents." He said with a wink and Derek and I dug in. "Love can we go on a walk today?" I asked between bites. "Of course!" Derek said with a smile. "I can't wait until I'm able to run again." I said with a sad smile. "Let's just take it one step at a time love… slow and steady wins the race." Derek said flashing me a smile.
"Did you seriously just say that?" Peter said glaring at Derek. "She's a werewolf! Hell she's Zeke's daughter! Stop babying her she's a big girl… Go for a run today." Peter said giving me an encouraging smile. Derek slammed his fist on the table as a growl rumbled through his body. "She shouldn't push it!" "Derek she's a werewolf! If she gets hurt she'll heal! Let her test the waters!" Peter growled meeting my mate's glare. "What if her rushing slows down the progress she's already made? What if…" "She's a grown woman! She can make her own decisions…" "And what consult you about them? Look at where that got us last time!" Derek roared crossing the room to stand toe to toe with his uncle. "Why don't you tell us how you really feel Derek? What's really bothering you?" Peter growled. "I just got her back! I'm not going to lose her again!" Derek roared. "So you're going to try and keep her cooped up with you as her constant babysitter? You're going to take away her right to do stuff by herself!" "No I just want to make sure nothing bad happens to her ever again!" "Rebekah dear did you know what you were getting yourself into when you went to meet Allison?" Peter asked turning to me.
"I didn't want to die… but I recognized it as a possibility… I will do anything to keep my mate safe… and the pack… even if that means dying so they can survive…" I stammered. Derek turned the full force of his attention on me. His green eyes pleaded with mine for a moment and then they flashed red. He let out a pained roar as he threw his hands in the air and took off towards the front door. I started to go after him, but Peter caught my elbow and pulled me back. "Let him go… he needs to cool off…" Peter said calmly. I whirled around to glare at him. "Why did you start that argument!" I growled. "He needs to learn that you aren't a breakable doll… You're Rebekah… You've always made your own decisions… You broke your father's Alpha commands because you loved that silly pup." "He's just worried he doesn't want to lose me again…" "He's smothering you! You don't need a babysitter my dear! He's your mate! He needs to start acting like it!" Peter growled.
I was about to respond when a sudden wave of fear washed over me. the feeling was so strong it caused me to double over and cry out in pain. Peter quickly caught me before I lost my balance. "Rebekah! Rebekah what's wrong?" He asked searching my eyes. I gripped his shirt until the wave passed over. I was left gasping for breath as I looked up into Peter's eyes. "Rebekah? What's wrong?" He asked softly. "It's Derek… he needs help." I gasped scrambling to my feet. "Rebekah… Wait!" Peter called as I took off in a sprint.
My body began to shake as I lept from the porch. My knees buckled as I hit the ground and I fell. I was lying on the ground feeling helpless as I tried to push myself up. A wave of panic suddenly hit me and I completely collapsed. "Rebekah are you ok?" Peter asked as he rushed to my side. I reached for Peter's outstretched hand as a howl filled the air. It was Derek… "I think he's trying to tell you he's ok… He sounded ok…" Peter stammered as I stood. I took a deep breath and howled letting him know I heard him. Relief washed over me and I knew it was from him. Peter and I had just started to walk back into the house when panic hit me hard as I growl filled the air and shook the ground. I looked at Peter and quickly turned around and began to run into the woods towards my mate. I had no idea where he was, but I knew that my feet would lead me to him. My body fought me the whole way as I ran, but I couldn't stop… I had to get to him. I came into a clearing where I saw Derek. His green eyes met mine for only a moment and then my blood ran cold as I took in the scene before me. A loud roar broke me out of my trance. I looked up just in time to see a large figure coming towards my mate. "Derek!" I screamed as I tried to make my way to him.