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Cliffhanger again. I didn't want to end it like that but this chapter was getting really long. D: I'm sure you guys are used to it by now. You're all probably like "This bitch and her cliffhanger." Lol In any case I'm sorry! Hope you like this chapter!
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Aurora awoke to the sound of her heart monitor beeping furiously. She shot up from the hospital bed and found herself in Derek's arms.
"It was a nightmare baby. Just a bad dream. I'm here and you're safe." He said in a soothing voice.
Aurora wrapped her arms tightly around his neck fighting back tears.
"I was so scared." She told him.
He held her until her heart when back to its normal rate.
"Ready to get the hell out of here?" Derek asked.
It was 9:00 Saturday morning.
Derek kept his promise about coming to get Aurora as soon as possible, arriving at the hospital two hours before she woke up. Aurora was thankful because if she woke up from that nightmare alone she would have freaked out even more than she already had.
"Yes sir!" Aurora said.
Just then Aurora's nurse knocked lightly on the door before entering the room.
"Here are you discharge papers." The nurse said sweetly handing Aurora a clipboard.
"Thank you for all your help." Aurora told her with a smile.
"No problem Mrs. Hale. Feel better." The nurse replied before giving Derek a wink and existing the room.
"Mrs. Hale?" Aurora asked raising an eyebrow.
"She told us last night when we brought you in if we weren't family we couldn't stay in the room with you." Derek explained.
"And our lack of wedding rings?" She inquired.
"We took them off to go camping." Derek chuckled. "You didn't want to lose your diamond ring in the woods, did you?"
"Of course not hubby." Aurora smiled wide.
Aurora made it a point to sign her name legibly and neat. She found writing out Hale was far less of a pain than writing out Montgomery. After signing the papers Derek helped her get out of the hospital gown she was wearing and into the clothes he had brought her from her bag at his house. Her shirt wasn't too difficult but Aurora learned quickly that putting on her pants while sitting down was going to be an issue. After a struggle Derek and Aurora managed it though. Thank goodness they were sweat pants. Aurora didn't even want to think about trying to put on her tight fitting True Religion™ jeans. When she was fully dress Aurora made a move to stand up.
"Easy tiger." Derek teased when Aurora had to immediately sit back down. "Wait for the wheel chair."
"I am not using a wheel chair." Aurora protested.
"It's that or I carry you. Cause you aren't walking." Derek stated.
Aurora narrowed her eyes.
"I'm fine Derek. I can walk." She said extremely annoyed.
"Can you?" He asked folding his arms across his chest.
"Yes." Aurora spat.
Derek walked from his place by her bed to the other side of the room.
"If you can walk from your bed over to me I'll let you walk to the car. If you stumble, fall, or even look like you are in any amount of pain it the wheel chair or my arms." Derek said.
Aurora fought the urge to call him a mean name.
"Fine, DAD." Aurora said sarcastically.
"You can call me daddy if you want to." Derek told her with a smirk.
"You're a dirty bastard." Aurora teased.
She wanted to be angry and Derek was making it difficult, which made her even angrier. Aurora got up again, this time slowly and tried to walk over to Derek. She took a step forward with her right leg which wasn't too bad but when she attempted to put pressure on her left leg she almost collapsed. If it wasn't for Derek's quick reflexes Aurora would have fallen flat on her face.
"Wheel chair?" He asked with a smile holding her up.
"Oh hell no Mountain Man. You are carrying me." Aurora said trying to piss Derek off.
Unfortunately for her it didn't work. Derek wasted little time scooping her up in his arms to carry her bridal style out of the room.
"I hate you." She lied burying her face in the crook of his neck as nurses stared at them as they made their way down the hall that led to the lobby.
"No you don't." He smiled holding her closer.
She made an exasperated sound but kissed his neck. When they got to the Camaro Derek sat Aurora on the hood so that he could open the passenger side door. Before putting her in the seat he took off his leather jacket and handed it to her.
"I can see the goosebumps on your skin from here." He teased.
Aurora quickly put on the jacket and let Derek pick her up and put her in the car. When he shut the door Aurora put on her seatbelt and snuggled into the jacket. She could smell Derek's cologne.
She loved that smell.
"Why are you smiling?" Derek asked her when he got in the driver's seat.
"You make me feel safe." Aurora told him.
Derek grinned at her.
"And you make me the happiest man alive." He told her starting the car.
Aurora leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. As Derek started to drive Aurora felt her eyes start to close. She figured it was the combination of the warmth from Derek's jacket and feeling of comfort she got from being around him that made her fall asleep.
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"Wake up baby." Derek said gently.
Aurora's eyes fluttered open and she realized she was at her house in her own bed.
"You brought me home?" She asked stretching.
"Laura and the others are fixing up the house. I didn't want the noise to bother you. The only reason I woke you up is because you need to take your medicine." Derek told her.
The doctor at the hospital gave Aurora a prescription for Vicodin to help with the pain. Aurora sat up in her bed and took the pill Derek handed to her. Derek then gave her a glass of water to swallow the pill with.
"How long have we been here?" She asked after a large gulp of water.
"Three hours." Derek told.
Aurora could tell that he had been lying next to her because the covers were thrown back and the pillow was turned sideways. Resuming his spot to her right she noticed that he was shirtless.
"Are you allergic to shirts?" Aurora joked laying back down.
Derek leaned over and kissed her, turning so they were stomach to stomach. He was careful not to put any pressure on her left leg.
"I can put it back on, if you want." He said kissing from her lips to her neck.
Aurora threaded her hands in his hair and nipped at his earlobe.
"Blasphemy." She teased.
Derek trailed his hand down her left side stopping at her hip bone. He rubbed circles against her skin making Aurora's body shiver with excitement. She sat up slightly to signal that she wanted Derek to take off her shirt. Stubbornly, he shook his head no. Aurora huffed and removed it herself tossing it to the floor. Digging her nails into the muscles on his back Aurora bit Derek's bottom lip which made him moan before pressing her tongue against his.
"Aurora we can't. I don't want to hurt you." Derek panted breaking the kiss after a while.
"I'll be fine Derek. My leg doesn't hurt that bad." She lied.
"I can tell you're lying." He smiled kissing her collar bone.
"Please Derek?" Aurora said seductively. "I want you so bad." She told him lifting her hips up slightly to rub against his. She could feel Derek's erection.
Derek moaned when Aurora ran her hand down his stomach to his crotch but didn't move.
"Please?" She moaned in his ear.
Giving in, Derek unhooked Aurora's bra and tossed it to the floor to join her shirt. He then trailed his hand down to her left breast, squeezing it gently. He circled his thumb around her left nipple making her moan his name. Derek moved his hand from her nipple down to her stomach until he reached the elastic lining of her sweat pants.
"Derek, come on." Aurora begged.
Derek smiled up at her. He was taking his time. Way too much time if you asked Aurora. Deciding two could play that game, Aurora put her right hand right above Derek's waistline just like he had done on her. Only instead of leaving it on his stomach, she slid her hand past the elastic of his sweat pants and boxers. Derek took in a sharp breath as Aurora brushed her fingertips up his erection slowly.
"Point taken." He lustfully.
Derek kissed her lips before removing her hand. Aurora made a noise of protest.
"Hold on baby." He said before lowering his mouth to her left breast.
His mouth was warm against the sensitive skin as he licked the tip of her nipple. Aurora let out a needy sound that she was almost embarrassed of.
"That's my girl. I want to hear how much you want me." Derek growled making Aurora shudder with pleasure.
He moved from her breast to her stomach leaving a trail of kisses as he went. Aurora grabbed a fist full of his hair as he ran his tongue across her right hip bone. Finally, he slipped his hand past the fabric on her waist cupping her sex before pushing his index finger inside her. Aurora arched her hips wanting more. But before she could tell Derek just exactly want she wanted he removed his hand and sat up.
"What's wrong?" Aurora asked exasperated.
Stopping was the last thing she wanted Derek to do.
"I heard the front door open." He told her scrambling to get up.
"What? Who is it?" Aurora inquired moving as fast as she could to grab her shirt from the floor. She put it on without her bra and sat up in the bed. Her heart was racing.
"Your brother." Derek whispered. "He's walking up the stairs."
Aurora's face turned bright red. Before she could ask Derek what they should do he dropped his pants and shifted. He hopped up on the bed and curled into Aurora's side, taking up the whole length of the mattress.
"Oh yeah great! Now I just have to explain the giant wolf in my room instead of the strange guy!" Aurora scolded in a whisper.
Derek whimpered right before Nathaniel knocked on Aurora's bedroom door.
"Sis?" Nathaniel asked opening the door.
"Hey little brother. Why aren't you at Ben's house?" Aurora inquired.
'And why are you such a cockblocker?!' She thought to herself.
Aurora hoped to God she didn't look as surprised and embarrassed as she felt.
"Holy hell! Is that a wolf?!" Nathaniel exclaimed looking at Derek wide-eyed.
"Don't be silly brat." Aurora teased trying her best to play it cool. "He's a dog. Although, I think he might be part wolf."
"He's ginormous!" Nathaniel said still gawking. "Where did you get him?"
"I found him." Aurora said.
"Is this the stray dog you were talking to that night I found you on the porch?" Nathaniel asked taking a step toward the bed.
"Yep. Nathaniel this is Silky. Silky, Nathaniel." Aurora said introducing the two.
"Silky? Didn't you say he was a boy?" Nathaniel asked incredulously walking over to sit by Derek.
Derek yipped to signal that he agreed with Nathaniel.
"The next person that has something derogatory to say about his name is getting punched in the face." Aurora warned.
Nathaniel laughed and patted Derek on the head.
"Don't worry buddy. We will find something manly to call you." Nathaniel assured Derek.
Aurora wacked Nathaniel with a pillow.
"Are you gonna keep him?" Nathaniel asked. "Dad is gonna flip."
Aurora smiled down at Derek.
"Yeah. I'm gonna keep him." She said scratching behind his ear.
Derek twisted his neck back to lick Aurora's face.
"Aw!" Nathaniel chuckled. "You have dog slobber on your face."
Aurora went to hit him with the pillow again but he knew it was coming this time and dodged.
"Chill out big sis, it's an improvement." Nathaniel joked.
Derek made an incoherent noise. Aurora was pretty sure he was laughing at her. Shooting Derek an "oh shut up" look Aurora turned her attention back to her brother.
"You never answered my question brat. What are you doing home? I told you I didn't want you here by yourself." Aurora said seriously.
"I saw your car in the driveway. I knew you were here." Nathaniel told her.
Aurora thought maybe either Laura or Isaac must have driven her car to the house so she wouldn't have to come get it later.
"Why aren't you at your friend's house? Mom and dad said they didn't want us here alone." Nathaniel mocked.
"Shut up butt munch. I don't feel good." Aurora said and it wasn't a lie.
She had started to feel lightheaded and her leg hurt even after taking the pain pill.
"Yeah, you look really pale." Nathaniel observed. "Do you need me to get you anything?"
"Nah, I just need to rest." Aurora said.
Nathaniel patted Derek's head before getting up to leave.
"Let me know if you need anything big sis. I'll be in my room." Nathaniel told her.
"Thanks baby bro." Aurora called as Nathaniel shut the door behind him.
She let out a sigh of relief.
After a few minutes, when he thought the coast was clear, Derek shifted back. Aurora was pretty sure she was never going to get used to watching Derek transform from a wolf to a human or vice versa for that matter.
"I like him." Derek said referring to Nathaniel.
"You would." Aurora teased.
She ran her hand through his hair and pulled him toward her.
"Absolutely not." He said wiggling out of her grip.
He got up from the bed and put on his pants.
"Derek." Aurora whined.
"You are pale as a ghost Aurora. And I can tell you're in pain." Derek told her. "Trust me baby, I hate to say no." He said laying back down beside her.
Aurora huffed.
"Stop throwing a temper tantrum and go to sleep." Derek ordered.
"Bite me." Aurora challenged.
Derek leaned over and bit down softly on her neck.
"Go to sleep." He laughed as Aurora slapped him on the ass.
"Fine!" She said grumpily.
The truth was she didn't have the energy to argue anymore. Her leg was throbbing and she felt sick to her stomach.
"I'll be here when you wake up." Derek reassured her.
Aurora rolled over carefully so that she could rest her head on Derek's chest. She fell asleep to him rubbing her back.
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It was dark outside when Aurora woke up again.
"Hey baby." Derek said.
"Hey Der. What time is it?" She asked sleepily.
"Nine." He told her.
"Holy crap!" Aurora exclaimed.
"Nathaniel is making dinner. Smells like pizza." Derek said turning on the lamp next to the bed.
"I'm so jealous of your Superman nose." Aurora giggled.
"You should go eat something." Derek said with a smile.
Aurora was starving. She hadn't eaten all day. No food plus pain pills was not a good combination.
"What about you?" She asked.
"I'll sneak out the front door while you guys are in the kitchen." Derek informed her.
"Where did you park the Camaro?" Aurora inquired.
She was wondering why Nathaniel didn't mention seeing a strange car outside their house.
"Around the corner. I'm sneaking." Derek teased.
"Apparently. You carried me from your car to the house?" Aurora asked.
"Yep." Derek said.
Aurora shook her head in disbelief.
"Stealthy." She laughed.
Derek gave her a wink and got up to put his shirt on.
"I'll text you when I get home. I put your phone on the charger." Derek said pointing over to the table beside her bed where her cell phone sat. "And your bag is on the computer chair."
"Thanks babe." Aurora said slowly getting up from the bed.
She put as much weight as she could on her bad leg and limped over to Derek who was standing in front of her bed.
"Be careful on your way home." She told him putting her arms around his neck.
Derek held her up so that she didn't have to put pressure on her wounded leg.
"I will. I love you." He said with a smile.
Aurora kissed him.
"I love you too." She replied.
After telling him goodbye Aurora left Derek in her room and headed for the kitchen. The plan was for her to distract Nathaniel long enough so that he didn't hear the front door open. She made her way down the stairs one step at a time. She had to stop half way to rest her leg. Finally making it to the bottom, Aurora hobbled to the kitchen.
"Are you okay?" Nathaniel asked as he saw Aurora fall onto a chair at the kitchen table.
"I'm good." Aurora lied trying to hold back the pained look she wanted to make.
She was wearing her sweat pants so Nathaniel couldn't see the bandage the doctor had put on her leg.
"Pizza?" Nathaniel asked taking the store bought frozen pizza out of the oven.
Aurora felt her stomach growl.
"Heck yes!" She told him.
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When Aurora got back up to her room she had a text from Derek.
To: Princess
From: Mountain Man
I'm home, gorgeous.
She smiled at her phone and replied.
To: Mountain Man
From: Princess
Okay baby. I'll talk to you tomorrow.
To: Princess
From: Mountain Man
Good night Princess. Sweet dreams.
To: Mountain Man
From: Princess
Night Der!
Aurora sat her phone down on the table next to her bed and laid down. She had just closed her eyes when she heard the text message alert go off. She figured it was Derek but when she looked at the screen it said unknown number. Aurora opened the text.
To: Aurora
From: Unknown Number
You never told me you had such a pretty best friend.
Aurora felt a lump form in her throat.
To: Unknown Number
From: Aurora
Who the hell is this? If you go anywhere near Elizabeth I promise I'll make you regret it.
To: Aurora
From: Unknown Number
I love how feisty you are Aurora. Too bad Derek got to you first. We would make an excellent couple.
Aurora felt sick.
To: Unknown Number
From: Aurora
Alex? You son of a bitch. What have you done with Elizabeth?
As soon as the text was sent Aurora hit speed dial one on her phone and prayed for Elizabeth to answer. After seven rings it when to voicemail.
"Elizabeth! Please call me back as soon as you can." Aurora told the recorder urgently.
When she hung up she saw she had another text.
To: Aurora
From: Unknown Number
A pretty girl like you shouldn't use such bad language. Elizabeth can't answer her phone right now, so calling again would be useless.
To: Unknown Number
From: Aurora
Alex I swear if you hurt her I will hunt you down.
To: Aurora
From: Unknown Number
You don't have to hunt me down darlin'. I'll tell you where I am. On one condition.
Aurora had a feeling she knew what the condition was.
To: Unknown Number
From: Aurora
What?
To: Aurora
From: Unknown Number
Don't contact Derek or the police. I'll know if you do. Randal is keeping an eye on you. If you come to see me alone I wouldn't hurt a hair on Elizabeth's head.
To: Unknown Number
From: Aurora
Fine. Where are you?
Alex sent her a message with an address and then another text with a taunt.
To: Aurora
From: Unknown Number
See you soon beautiful.
Aurora fought the urge to reply with a rude comment. She got dressed as fast as she could and bolted downstairs. The pain from her leg was blinding but she fought through it.
"Where are you going?" Nathaniel inquired.
He was sitting on the couch watching TV in the living room.
"I'm craving some ice cream." Aurora lied grabbing her jacket from the closet.
"Ooo! Can you get me some chocolate?" Nathaniel asked.
"Sure baby brother." Aurora smiled weakly. "I'm going to stop by Lizzie's first so it might take me awhile."
"Okie dokie." Nathaniel told her.
Aurora went out the front door and limped to her car that was parked in the driveway. She sat in the driver's seat and silently thanked God it was her left leg that was injured and not her right. It would have been even more difficult to drive if she had to put pressure on her wounded leg. She started the car and looked at Alex's text with the directions. Aurora recognized them at second glance. They led out to an abandoned shack out in the woods at the base of the mountains. When she had been dating Dylan her and a couple of their friends, Elizabeth included went out to the shack. It was supposedly haunted and like most stupid teenagers they wanted to check it out. Of course all they found was a broken down wooden house completely ghost free but the place still gave Aurora the creeps. She put the car in drive and headed to the location Alex had told her to go to.
'If Alex doesn't kill me, my boyfriend is going to.' Aurora thought as she put her foot down on the gas pedal.
It took everything she had not to pick up the phone and call Derek.
TO BE CONTINUED