Alpha's Blind Luna



When I woke, I was back hanging up against the wall. My wrists had already re-dislocated and I knew they must have used something to knock me out. Who knows how long I was actually asleep. Worry wormed it way through me but I realized after a bit it wasn't mine. I lifted my head up, resting it against the wall. Hector was stuck with me. As much as the bond shouldn't be felt with all the silver, I didn't have the strength to pull up my walls. He would just have to feel everything for now.

"Auri?"

I slowly peeled my eyes open and looked at him. He let out a sigh of relief.

"You've been out for a long time."

Showing him a small smile, I leaned back again and closed my eyes. "You could say they keep me sedated all the time. Giving me extra just adds more potency to it. I'm too weak, my body can't fight it anymore."

Hector grew quiet and I slipped in and out of sleep. I was awoke by the door scraping open and Oran stepping in, followed by two guards.

"Good morning newly mated wolves, how's it going? Feel the bond solidify? Do we need another round of heat to help?"

Hector growled at him. "You obviously don't know shit about bonds."

"Alright alright. Testy much? Is it because you woke up and she wasn't in your arms? That you can't...protect her." Oran chided Hector.

It worked. Hector tried to rocket from the floor at him but the chains held tight. Oran just laughed, shaking his head. He looked over to me who hadn't moved. I refused to give him the satisfaction for as long as I could.

"We have the big operation today! Aren't you excited?"

"Why would I be excited for you cutting me open? Again? You've done this the entire time I've been here." I answered, deadpanned. All the while trying to calm the anger radiating off of Hector. It would only get him in trouble.

Oran clapped. "I'm glad you asked!" I groaned but he continued. "This is a special procedure. One that we have yet to actually have any wolf live past but I have a feeling with your power and all the building up we've done, it shouldn't be an issue."

Rolling my eyes while they were closed, I wondered how many of the times he opened me up that was the case.

"But the other day, I realized, it would be cruel to only operate on you."

This made my eyes fly open and I glared at Oran. "Leave him out of this."

"Oh my dear, but this is too big. Too much. Obviously, he would have died if we just put him under the knife same as you. But now, now that you two are mated and share a bond..." His lips pulled back in a maniacal grin. "...let's hope you can use some of that power to keep him alive as well."

My heart sunk. Fear filled my veins but I couldn't look at Hector. I knew he felt what I was feeling and as much as I tried to be strong, this was well past that ability.

"Oran, I could die by giving him all my power to save him. You wouldn't want that now would you?"

Oran burst out laughing. “Well now! There is the fight I missed. The games that we used to play. No Auri, you can't give him all your power because if you die, he dies. It needs a long continuous drain to heal and acclimate the body to it. I promise you though, it will be worth it. Two of my very good colleagues gave their life for this. You wouldn't want that to be in vain, would you?"novelbin

I swallowed and balled up my fists. Snapping his fingers, Oran had four guards and three people in lab coats shuffle into the room. They pulled in the metal tables. Closing my eyes, I felt the pinch from the needle they shoved in my neck. There was no reason to fight it. It would only hurt me or worse, they would take it out on Hector. My body felt heavy and the chains gave way. The two guards lifted me onto the table and secured me with the silver bonds. It didn't help that the whole top of the table was coated with it. I hoped they knocked Hector out completely for this.

They rolled me out before putting Hector on his table. Usually, we went to a small room, where two or three of the lab coats would operate on me. Today, they rolled me into a huge room. There were people scattered everywhere. Some in coats, some in scrubs, and then guards at the door. This was much bigger production that usual. The table was secured and they left me. Hector was wheeled in moments later, his eyes closed and his breathing was steady. There was nothing through the bond and I was glad they knocked him out.

“I want this done simultaneously. It can't be botched on either of them. This is our chance." Oran strode in with a coat on.

The whole room burst into action. Everyone started to step up on either side of Hector and I. I wanted to reach out to him. Hold his hand, something but I could barely lift my eyelids, let alone my arm. He was close enough though I could smell him. Taking a breath, I tried to push past the silver, allow some power to come out and encompass him. It was then I was hit with his scent. It was moss and cinnamon. I swallowed the lump in my throat.

"Good, keep doing that. He may survive this yet." Oran was leaning over me and I glared at him. "We need you awake so your power can keep going but I'm afraid you need to be dead for a few minutes. We will wake you back up, don't worry, but you better be quick on the draw for that power. Otherwise, you'll both be dead." His voice was light and chipper. I wanted to make him eat the damn silver table. Oran's death would be my crowning achievement in my life and I would retire.

"Let's begin!"

At his words, he stepped away and more lab coats came forward. Closing my eyes, I focused on the power flowing through me and then flowing through Hector. Instead of pushing it out of my body, I channeled it through our bond alone. A continuous flow of power between the two of us. Even though I couldn't feel the pain of it, I could feel them drag the knife down and open me up. It was a feeling I never thought I would feel, let alone get used to, but here we were.

"Are you there?"

"Yes, Dr. Mathis."

"Alright, in 3...2...1..."

For a split second I felt a searing pain and the life leaving Hector before darkness consumed me in a instant.

"Wakey, wakey, your highness."

Squeezing my eyes tight, I tried to take a breath but I felt like I was suffocating. Was I dying again? I could feel the pain through Hector and I panicked. Remembering what Oran said, I focused on the circulation of power between myself and Hector. It filtered through my body, through our bond, through Hector and back. A constant and even flow. It could burn him, kill him, or kill me if I fucked it up.

"That's right. Keep going. Give it a little more, Auri."

I winced and tried to ignore the solid beep of the machines. Pushed past the darkness that was creeping around the edged of my consciousness. After all this, I wouldn't lose Hector. Not now, not ever. He would live, even in he hated me after all this, after the monster I had become, I wouldn't allow him to die. After a single, deep breath, my eyes opened and the room was bathed in a golden light. I had tapped into my power further and I upped the power that was circulating.

Suddenly, the two machines started to beep and I felt the bond hold stronger, easier to push power through. Swallowing, I relaxed into the table. There was cheering around the room and celebrating. It went quiet after someone cleared their throat.

"Remember, this is only two-thirds of the issue. We have had wolves survive this operation. Not two at once, but we need to monitor them closely. Take them back. Leave full slack and put them together. She is required for this to work and their bond needs to be close. If they can make it past day six, we have done it."

There was shuffling and I heard Hector's table being moved before I was moved after mine. Could they not just put us in a normal bed? What I wouldn't give to sleep in a bed, with a pillow and actual sheets. Goddess, it could be 100 thread count for all I cared. It could be made of wool. Anything was better than the concrete. Alas, it was not to be. I managed to open my eyes and stared as they attached Hector's ankle and wrist manacles. But they laid him in the middle of the room. His chest, the stitched up wound was already healing and I smiled.

They attached mine but the guard carried me and tucked me into Hector's side. I don't know if the amount of power I was circling through the bond could override the silver completely but the sparks that raced over my skin when I touched him, shocked me. His scent filled me and I laid my head on his shoulder. Slowly, I fell asleep in his arms.

"Auri, I'm worried."

My eyes fluttered open and I looked up at Hector. One of his hands was on my head, brushing through my short hair while the other brushed my cheek.

"You've been asleep for a few days."

I gave him a small smile. "Sorry, it's taking a lot in me to keep this going. I feel like it's getting worse, getting harder to focus the power." "Just let it go...it's okay...I don't want..."

"Hush, Hector. Stop. Don't you dare. I won't let you get out of this that easily."

He chuckled and leaned down, kissing my forehead. His back was against the wall and I was curled up in his lap. True to their word, they hadn't separated us. Time though was a mystery as there was no clock, no windows, no set rounds. Hector's wound was healed, making it look like nothing happened. Even mine had healed, which he was surprised at. I wasn't. I knew some of the things they did to me now forced me to heal without my wolf. "Auri, we are going to get out of this. I promise."

I chuckled at his determination that filtered through the bond. "As long as you're free, that's all I care about."

"Goddess, don't say that. I won't lose you after I've found you. Not again."

Lifting up my hand, I brushed his cheek. It tickled from the beard growing in. "You know, I think you've grown more handsome over the years. You had such a baby face when I first met you."

Hector's mouth dropped open and his started to laugh. "Now I know you're high."

“What? It's true. I'm sure Rydere hated the grey but it looks good. It even peppers your beard."

His eyes sparkled as he looked down at me. "Flattery will get you nowhere."

Humming, I let my hand fall down his chest, feeling the sparks through my fingertips. I knew he felt them too because his body shook for a moment. Smiling, I curled into him.

"A few more hours. Just a few more."

"Alright. Sleep." The soft brushing of his hands and his scent relaxed me into another dreamless sleep.

A slow clapping brought me out of my stupor. Hector must have fallen asleep because he jolted awake as well. I peeled my eyes open and looked over to see Oran, flanked by to lab coats with clip boards. He was clapping, the look on his face was bright.

"Well, well, can you believe it. You two have made it eight days. That's longer than any other wolf has made it. They came to check on you yesterday and was able to confirm everything has gone swimmingly."

Sitting up, Hector put a protective arm around me. He pulled me close, as we looked at Oran.

"I am so peached that I could just destroy the High Council now and get it over with."

My brow furrowed. "What the hell are you talking about?"

"Oh, thats right. Her highness has been away all these years. You don't even know what's going on out there. I'm surprised lover-wolf over there hasn't filled you in. Well, no matter, you have many, many years ahead of you. You could almost say an infinite amount.” His smile became maniacal

again.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Hector growled out.

Oran feigned surprise, putting his hand to his mouth. "Oh no, did I not say what that operation was going to do? How silly of me."

"You never did before." I replied dryly.

"Well, missy, we replaced your hearts."

Both of our eyes met his and his glee was crazed.

"Yes! Did you know that the key to vampires ability of immortality actually lies within our hearts? The venom coats the inside of our hearts and it pumps through our entire body, coating everything in that venom. That's what stops us from aging, stops us from dying. It all starts from the heart." That same heart felt like it was sinking into the pit of my stomach. Hector's grip on me tighter and I felt the slight shake in his grasp. "You see, it turns out it take six days to fully filter the venom throughout the body. After many, many trials, six days was always the max because as soon as the process was completed, the werewolf would die, unable to be turned. But you, you had the power to filter the venom through your body and of course, our dear Hector over here. You two, are now the first of your kind. You...are the first immortal werewolves!"