The Brutal Alpha's Tender Daughter novel Chapter 44

"Did I miss the mating ceremony?"

"See I told you she would worry about that.", Oliver's voice came from the door and a relieved looking Levin instantly entered the room, I was currently in.

He rushed towards me and again I found myself in a tight embrace. I could feel Levin's tears wetting my hospital gown and almost cried with him, because I was so moved by Levin's reaction.

"I'm here.", I whispered into his ear and he just nodded his head, but did not let go of me.

"I've found Daria." I blurted out, wanting to distract everyone.

Silas was still unsure if I had indeed found Daria, but at least Levin drew back and looked surprised at me.

"Was that the reason why Sia was with you in the Alpha's office?", Oliver wanted to know from the doorway. Silas growled at his sentence and confused I looked towards him. However, he did not meet my gaze so I decided to let it slide for now.

"Is she okay?", I asked and when I saw Oliver nod his head I breathed a sigh of relief.

I started to explain everything that had happened. Beginning from my talk with Sia, me offering to show her the eyeball, her touching it and me touching her, in order to stop her shaking. When I started to tell them about Daria I practically felt their curiousness, but I could also scent their disbelief.

"We'll leave tomorrow.", Levin suddenly spoke and I beamed at him.

"I memorized the mountain scenery surrounding Daria's cottage so I'll look it up and there was snow everywhere, even though it's almost summer.", I thought out loud, but still saw the brief eye exchange between Silas and Oliver.

"You don't believe me."

Silas sighed and responded gently, "I've no idea what happened, when you touched Sia, but I saw the result of it Ray. You were dead."

I swallowed around the lump in my throat, because I was still able to feel the desperation Silas had felt.

"Get out of my way, I'm family!", I suddenly heard Milena's enraged voice from outside and could not fight the smile that took over my lips.

"Sophia!", she whispered when she had finally entered the room and rushed towards the bed. Her enraged expression instantly morped into a broken hearted one and I tightened my hug on her when I realized how worried she must had been.

"I'm sorry, I...", I started to apologize when Milena tightened her hug even more and replied, "It's not your fault, but Sia on the other hand."

I immediately drew back from her embrace. "It's not her fault either."

Melina and Silas exchanged a look and I said more confident, "It's not her fault!"

However, one thing did just not add up.

"Why don't you defend your sister Oliver?"

He sighed and for the first time since I had woken up he closed the distance between us. Levin still stood at my side looking curiously at Oliver too.

"I love my sister, but I also know that she still has a lot of training to do in order to become a full witch. She shouldn't have taken you up on this offer, especially because she had no experience with these things before. Sia brought you in danger." Oliver's fist had clenched and I gently placed my hand on his.

"I touched her.", I explained again and Oliver nodded his head.

"But you're my Luna.", Oliver whispered and smiled at the shocked expression that was now apparent on my face.

"And a dear friend.", he added and affectionately tousled my hair.

I beamed at him and squeezed his hand. My heart could barely handle all the love I was feeling right now. However, I still had to clear things up

"Just to make sure once again, I don't think it's Sia's fault. I rather think she helped us a lot!"