Chapter 4 Where Am I

THREE YEARS LATER...

"Simon, it's been close to six months since my daughter has been on this sick bed, lying lifeless," Alpha Felix said to his friend, his voice heavy with pain as he struggled to keep himself composed.

"Felix, calm down. What did you say happened to her again?" Simon asked, gently patting his shoulders in an attempt to console him.

"She went swimming in a strange river, and then someone shot her with a poisoned arrow and fled immediately. When he was caught by her bodyguards, he refused to talk, insisting that no one sent him, and then I killed him with my own bare hands, albeit that didn't bring her back to life, but I had to do that-she's my only heiress after all. I have no one else except her," Alpha Felix explained, his tone laced with grief and helplessness.

"Don't worry, she will be fine," Simon said reassuringly, though his expression turned thoughtful as he touched his temples, clearly debating something in his mind.

"Do you know that my son studied Medicine and Surgery in the human world before I handed over the Alpha title to him? That had always been his dream since his mother died of an unknown illness, so I think he can help your daughter," Simon added, a proud smile spreading across his face.

"Really? Oh, Simon, you're truly a friend indeed. I don't know how best to thank you," Felix responded, grabbing Simon's hands tightly, hope flickering in his eyes for the first time in months.

"Don't worry, what are friends for if I can't do this little thing for you?" Simon replied warmly, returning the smile.

"So when will he come over to my pack? I want to use this opportunity to see him. You know, the last time I saw him, he was just a little boy," Felix inquired, chuckling softly as memories of the past resurfaced.

"Yes, he will be here unfailingly by tomorrow. Expect his presence in your pack," Simon replied as he stood up from the edge of the bed, clearly preparing to leave.

"Thank you so much," Alpha Felix said as he pulled Simon into a warm embrace.

Alpha Felix was the Alpha of the Night Walker Pack. He had lost his son in a bloody war between his pack and another rival pack, a loss that shattered him deeply. Just when he thought all hope was gone, fate blessed him again-his Luna conceived and gave birth to a daughter, Annabel, whom he loved beyond words. However, her birth came at a painful cost-it took away the life of his beloved mate. Despite that, it never stopped him from loving Annabel with everything he had.

He loved her so deeply that her pain became his pain, her joy his joy, and her laughter alone was enough to light up his entire world. She was brighter than the sun itself to him. He refused to bring another woman into their lives, unwilling to share her love with anyone. He wanted her all to himself. He raised her with his own hands, guiding her through every stage of her life.

She completed him. She filled the emptiness left behind by his mate. If she had left him too, just like her mother did, his life would have been completely void and meaningless. If there was one thing he constantly thanked the goddess for, it was for bringing Annabel into his life. She was his everything-his all in all.

He shook his head lightly, as if trying to shake away the painful thoughts that always flooded his mind whenever he saw his daughter lying in that vegetative state. He took her right hand into his and gently caressed the back of her palm before lowering his head to place a soft kiss on it.

"My darling, my love, my all in all, my sweet little daughter, please hang in there-for your father's sake at least. Don't give up. Keep fighting, and trust me, I will do everything in my power to bring you out of this. Just trust me like you always have. I promise to get you out of this, okay? Remember this-your father loves you and will always love you, no matter what happens," Alpha Felix said, his voice trembling as he placed gentle kisses on both her cheeks before finally forcing himself to walk out of the room and into his study.

His life had been nothing but empty and monotonous ever since she became unconscious. Nothing felt the same anymore. His world had grown silent, lonely, constantly reminding him of the missing piece of his heart.

The next day, a loud knock on his study door pulled him out of his thoughts. He stood up and walked towards the door, opening it to find his Beta and Gamma standing there with a young man behind them.

"Greetings, Alpha. You mentioned you were expecting Alpha Simon's son, so we didn't seek permission before allowing him in," his Beta, Daniel, explained respectfully.

"Oh... my son, Caine, is this you?" Alpha Felix asked as he stepped forward, pulling him into a brief embrace.

"Greetings, Alpha. It's been a long time," Caine replied with a slight smile on his lips.

Felix returned the smile and gestured for him to come in. "Please, make yourself comfortable. This is your home as well," he said before stepping out momentarily.

Caine looked around the house, quietly admiring the elegant décor, the detailed paintings on the walls, and the overall grandeur of the space.

He was brought back to reality when a maid walked into the living room, heading straight to the dining area where she placed a tray on the table.

"Alpha, your meal is ready," she said, bowing her head so low that Caine felt the need to respond.

"You can go," he said immediately, and only then did she raise her head before quietly leaving the room.

"Alpha, according to what my father told me, your daughter was poisoned with an arrow, right?" Caine asked as they both walked towards Annabel's room.

"Yes... she was," Felix replied in a low tone.

The moment they stepped into the room-

'Mate! Mate! Mate!' Caine's wolf roared instantly the second his eyes fell on Annabel's unconscious body.

Caine couldn't explain the overwhelming surge of emotions that hit him at once. Joy, disbelief, relief-his mate... he had finally found his mate.

Without hesitation, he walked towards her and gently took her hand into his, his thumb softly caressing the back of her palm, and as if by magic-

Her eyes fluttered open.

She blinked slowly, her gaze wandering around the room before finally settling on the hand holding hers.

"Where am I?" she asked softly, her voice weak yet clear as she looked directly at Caine.