“Ashlyn, or do you prefer something else? Can we try again? I didn't introduce myself, and I have a lot to explain. I dare say you will have a lot of questions you want answers to. But as for the ones you have asked already, well yes I did hit Mark and that was wrong, I over reacted to something, and I was away from my mate so not at my best. I did apologise and Mark understands and accepted my apology. As for the staff of park view” he spat out the name of the hospital like it was a distasteful thing to be saying “they are not welcome here or anywhere near you any more. We have removed you from their care. I could not leave my mate somewhere that she didn't belong for a second longer, I didn't know what they were doing to you or telling you, and I couldn’t protect you there” it sounded like this truly pained Micah, he choked back tears and paused for a moment before continuing “now, introductions, I am Micah David Ward, the Alpha of Darkmoon pack. Which I know will only raise more questions, but once you are comfortable I promise I, with a little help, will explain” there was a knock on the door, it was opened by Loki, who was carrying an overnight bag, a tray with a jug of water and cups, a bag which looked to contain sandwiches, crisp, sweets and chocolate and a rucksack of Micah’s. He looked stressed.
“Dude…. They are going mental everywhere!” Loki began, putting everything down and turning to face Micah and Ashlyn. His eyes widened in shock as he saw Ashlyn awake, he bounded over and threw himself on the floor beside her, wrapping her in his arms and mumbling inaudibly against her side. Micah growled loudly and Loki laughed, pulling his head back “calm down big brother, cant I greet my new sister-in-law properly?” Micah clearly didn't agree that this was a proper greeting, he grabbed Loki by the scruff of the neck and dragged him back away from Ashlyn. Loki laughed louder “hey Ashlyn, I’m Lochlan, but everyone calls me Loki. I’m his brother, and yours now” he flashed her a cheeky, boyish grin. Ashlyn decided she liked the little brother, he was strange like her, and too tactile, but he didn’t touch her bare skin so thats ok, he makes her want to laugh, he was probably the family clown. He was handsome, like Micah, but she didn't feel drawn to him. They looked so similar they could almost be twins, it was just that Loki’s eyes were both green, and he was shorter and smaller than Micah too. Once Micah had deposited his brother by the door, which Loki took to mean stay but away, though undoubtedly Micah had meant get the fuck out, Micah poured a glass of water for Ashlyn, which she took and drank eagerly. She wasn’t that thirsty, probably the fluids they were giving her, but her throat was dryer than the Sahara in a drought. She smiled in thanks and shifted uncomfortably on the edge of the bed. “Urm… guys… not to be ungrateful or anything…. But I need some help…. Um…. From a woman…. I need the nurse or whatever” Ashlyn blushed deeply, she wanted to use the bathroom, desperately needed a shower and some clean underwear. Loki seemed to get some kind of idea, he was blushing too, he jumped up and shouted out of the door for someone called Jay. Micah however just looked hurt and confused “I can do it for you my love, anything, just tell me what you need and I’ll sort it” he said with a smile. Ashlyn blushed deeper and shook her head, after a moment though she had a thought and added “can you get me some clean clothes and food?” Loki brought over the larger overnight bag he had been carrying and set it on the bed just as a woman, who looked to be about Loki’s age and Ashlyn’s height, with short, electric blue hair came into the room. Ashlyn had to admit she was pretty, and the piercings and tattoos that were visible only made her more unique. She smiled widely at Ashlyn, ignoring the boys, “Hi darlin’ I’m Jayla, everyone calls me Jay. Im a nurse. You need some help with something?”
“I’m Ashlyn…. I…. Uh…. I need the bathroom, but I don’t know if I can walk it and well” she nodded towards the two males hovering. “I’d like to wash and change too… if thats ok?”
“Ahh, I get it. I can help you to the bathroom, and I’m happy for you to brush your hair, teeth and splash some water on your face, but the doc needs to have a look at you before I let you have a bath hun, and your mate wont let him in just yet. But we are working on it. Maybe his brother can talk some sense in while we are busy” Jay replied with a smile, heading to Ashlyn’s side and helping her to her feet. Micah was growling behind Jay, he was clearly not happy with her right now, it seemed that people needed to piss him off for Ashlyn to like them around her, she was on the verge of laughing. But she didn’t understand why everyone kept calling Micah her mate, they had never met, she was not his friend.
The second Jayla touched Ashlyn’s bare skin, Ashlyn gasped and peeled herself away. Looking up at Jayla like she was the one in the hospital bed with horrific bruises and injuries that would land a human in surgery at the very least. “Fuck…. Are you safe now?” Ashlyn whispered “if you need to run, we can go together” Ashlyn had seen flashes of horrific abuse, she had felt the pain that Jay had at the time, the beatings, the emotional pain, the rapes. It brought tears to Ashlyn's eyes, but she was well practiced in not screaming or crying out now. Though her face was pale she was sure no one else would notice anything. Until Micah was at her side. Glaring between the her and Jay “you are going no where” he said, the hint of a threat in his voice. Ashlyn cowered away. Loki grabbed Micah from behind and pulled him back, Jay stood between the two, a finger on Micah’s chest “hey, you might be an alpha and she might be your mate, but she knows fuck all and shes a child, and you know even less. So quit your threatening and back the hell up before I scream blue murder and get everyone in here. Clear?” There was a distinct growl in Jay’s voice, and Micah was clearly not happy. He was not going to back down. “Dad! He’s gunna loose it and I can’t hold him” Loki called out.
Ashlyn didn't see who came in now but she heard the door open, there was an unfamiliar voice trying to order Micah away, and then hands pulled him back. The next thing she saw was a familiar face smiling at her. “Mark!” She called out, reaching out to hug him, he took a step back “best not Ash, not right now, that might push him over, I’m gunna help Jay get you to the bathroom then stand guard outside, alright?” At Ashlyn’s nod, he turned to Jay “she already touched you didn't she? Just avoid the bare skin or wear gloves, that seems to help, its not as intense when its not direct, sometimes there’s nothing if both body bits are covered in clothing” he advised before picking Ashlyn up and hurrying to the bathroom. Setting her on the shower seat and leaving the room.
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