Madison's POV
Like every day, I am doing patrolling around the border of our pack in my wolf form. It's my job as the head warrior to look out for any danger or any sudden attack. Although it doesn't happen much because of our reputation among the werewolf community as the best strategy maker during an attack. I am proud to be a part of this respected pack because not only they have accepted me they have also shown me the way to live life.
Suddenly I hear a crunching sound which stops my chain of thoughts. My ears perk up hearing the sound of paws hitting the ground. However, the smell that drifting to my nose is not of a rogue because they smell like rotten eggs. I mind link Alpha Nolan and informs him about the intruder.
Just then a gray she-wolf emerges from the bushes and trots near me. I growl at the wolf in warning but all it does is whimper which makes me confuse. It bows its head showing that it doesn't mean any harm but I can't let my guard down no matter what.
I hear a howl from the distance so I know that Alpha and others are coming towards me. I howl back to let them know my whereabouts. Suddenly, the wolf in front of me drops to the ground with a thud. I walk near it and that's when I notice the blood coming out of its left leg.
"MATE!" I hear from behind so I turn around to see that Alpha Nolan and Beta Dylan along with some other warriors are standing wearing shorts.
Dylan runs towards where I am before crouching down to the level of the injured wolf with a look of adoration and worry. I decide to give them privacy so I get behind a tree and get dressed in gym shorts along a crop top that I have put there.
"What's wrong with her, Dylan?" Alpha Nolan asks.
"There is a deep wound in her left leg which is probably caused by a knife laced with silver. I need to take her to the hospital right now." Dylan replies picking up the unconscious wolf in his arms with slight difficulty because of the heavyweight. I go to help him but he growls in response making me shrug my shoulders.
"Dylan, I know you're feeling protective towards your newly found mate. But it doesn't mean that you can growl at the person who is trying to help you." Alpha Nolan says sternly.
"It's okay Alpha. I can understand his situation seeing his mate all injured." I assure him before turning towards Dylan who is still glaring at me.
"Do you want any other male to touch your mate?" I ask calmly.
"Not at all." He replies angrily.
"Then there's only option left which is to take help from me. So, stop growling like a rabid dog and let me help you carry her to the hospital." I say while looking at his eyes.
He may have a higher position than me in the pack, but I am not someone to mess with. With a sigh, he nods his head before allowing me to touch his mate who is still in her wolf form. She won't be able to change back in her human form till she gains consciousness.
We take her to the hospital where Dr. Pearl aka the luna of our pack is already waiting with her team. We put the unconscious she-wolf on the examination table and get out of there to let them see what's wrong with her leg. Usually, it doesn't take long for us to heal. But silver is very dangerous for us so maybe that's why she is not healing.
"Madi! Where are you?" I wince at the loud voice of my uncle who is talking to me through the mind link.
"I am at the hospital." I reply but then bite my lip when I remember how easily he gets worried.
"WHAT!" He yells making me curse under my breath.
"Uncle stop yelling and listen to me. I am completely alright so don't panic. I am coming home and then I will tell you everything." I answer as gently as possible and cut the mind link not wanting to explain any further.
"I am going to back to the packhouse because I have told uncle that I am in the hospital and now he is panicking." I tell Nolan who is more like a big brother to me than the alpha of the pack.
"That's alright, you go and take care of him. I will let you know when Pearl finishes the examination." He replies while ruffling my hair which makes me scowl at him.
"Don't touch my hair." I warn but all he does is chuckle as if I am a damn toddler.
I look at Dylan who is pacing back and forth in front of the examination room. I go near him and put my hand on his shoulder before squeezing it. He turn around and hug me tightly. We may disagree with many things but at the end of the day, we are still good friends. I pet his back before pulling away from the hug to see that he has unshed tears in his blue eyes.
"Don't you dare cry like a baby? You have to be strong and also keep in mind that nothing will happen to your mate." I say smiling at him.
"I am sorry for the way I behaved earlier. It was that I didn't think I would find my mate in such a horrible way so I lashed out on you." He replies looking guilty.
"I understand so stop saying sorry. By the way, I am going home. If you need anything mind link me." I tell him with a salute before getting out of there.
I decide to walk instead of change into my wolf form. It only takes five to six minutes to reach the packhouse which is completely surrounded by different types of trees for security purposes. It's pretty big so it can't be called a house, it's more like a luxurious mansion.
I greet the elders of the pack who are roaming outside the packhouse with a smile and get inside to see that the living room is full of the pups who are watching paw patrol. Upon seeing me, they ask me to join them which I decline saying that I need to get a shower fast. It's not like I don't love them but they can be pretty chatty to my liking. Also, I need to meet Uncle Nicholas before things get out of hand. So, I hurriedly go to my bedroom to get fresh.
My bedroom is designed by the former luna, Jasmine who has raised me like her own children. She never let me feel that I am any less than her own son, Alpha Nolan.
I get inside the bathroom and take off my sweaty clothes before putting them into the basket. I stand under the shower feeling relaxed when the cold water hit my skin. I pick up the bottle of my Balenciaga Paris Shower Gel and take a generous amount in my hand before lathering it all over my body. I also want to wash my hair but it will take time which I don't have right now.
I wipe my body with a clean towel before rubbing a little bit of body lotion to keep my skin hydrated. I decide not to wear any inner garments as I won't be going outside so with that thought in mind I take out one of my tie-dye pajama set to wear.
After putting my hair in a quick messy bun, I am off to find my uncle. I just hope I don't get much scolding from him because of the way I cut the mind link earlier.
Just like I have thought I find him in the kitchen making dinner along with others. This is what he likes to do, cooking. He may be the former gamma but he doesn't like fighting or anything related to that. He spends his time doing pack house chores.
"Are you going to stand there or coming inside to have dinner?" Uncle remarks sassily.
"Jeez, no need to be so sarcastic." I reply while others laugh.
"I am not being sarcastic. I am being serious so if you don't want to lose your soup then sit down and start eating." He says while pointing at the chair in front of the counter. I slump my shoulders but don't complain because I am really starving.
Soon a big bowl of One Pot Spinach Beef Soup is placed in front of me making my mouth water. I don't waste time and dive into the yummy soup which I can guarantee made by my darling uncle.
"Now, tell me why were you in the hospital?" He asks after I am done with my dinner.
"I was patrolling on the border when an injured she-wolf stumble upon our land. Turned out that she is Dylan's mate so we took her to the hospital as the wound on her leg seemed pretty bad. That's why I was in the hospital." I explain.
"Thank Goddess, nothing happened to you. But I am feeling bad for Dylan, his mate shouldn't have to go through so much." I smile hearing my uncle's words.
"Have you eaten?" I ask when he picks up my empty bowl.
"Yes, or Pearl would have my head in a silver platter." He replies rolling his eyes.
"Are you trying to say I torture you?" An all too familiar voice from behind so I turn my head around to see that Luna Pearls is walking inside the kitchen with a fake glare. However, seeing my poor uncle's face I am sure he doesn't know that the glare is fake.
"I didn't mean that." He quickly answers trying to defend himself.
"Then what did you mean?" Pearl retorts raising a perfectly shaped eyebrow.
"I was just saying that you don't like it if I skip my meal which I don't do ever." I bite my lip trying not to laugh at his change of behavior.
"Then I think I don't need to say anything anymore." Pearl says before turning to face me and wink at my way making me chuckle.
"Now, why are you laughing?" He asks putting his hands on his hips.
"Nothing." I reply shaking my head.
"How is Dylan's mate doing? Has she gained consciousness?" I ask Pearl who gives me a sad smile.
"I have to put her in a medically induced coma because she is very weak at this moment. I think she got into a fight with someone who intentionally stabbed her with a heavily silver-coated knife." She replies making me wonder from which pack the she-wolf belongs.
"Is Nolan trying to find out about her pack or family?" I ask.
"Hmm, he has told me that he is going to ask the trackers to find information about Dylan's mate." She replies before turning towards the stove to make coffee for her.
"Hopefully she doesn't belong to any of our rival packs." I remark.
"Dylan has said the same thing. He doesn't want to cause trouble for our pack because of his newly found mate." She replies.