Chapter 3 Lost

Slowly, Rasima's eyes opened.

She felt a light headache at first which made her shut her eyes right back.

She heard someone whispering around her.

She couldn't help but open her eyes and search for the source of the sound.

Her vision was a little blurred, but slowly, they became clearer and she was able to recognize the ceiling of her room. She was home. And with the ray of sunlight shinning on her face, she could tell it was a new day.

The brightness of the room made her eyes squint as she struggled to sit up. The last she could remember was passing out at the party.

Her strained grunt while trying to sit attracted the doctor in the room. He had been backing her while fixing some things on the table, but the moment he heard her voice, he turned quickly at her.

Rasima, on the other hand, had no idea there had been someone in the room. So, when she saw the young doctor, dressed professionally in his white robe, smiles lit up her face.

"Miles!" She screamed in excitement as she spread out her arms for a hug which the young man received.

"Hey, hey, someone's going to choke me", he laughed.

"Oh, my God! I can't believe this. When did you get here?" Rasima was still beaming as she pulled from the hug, but had him sit on the bed with her.

"As soon as I got a call from mum, telling me what happened. I didn't want some other doctor taking care of you", His reply got Rasima blushing.

"So, you refused to come see me when I told you I was home, but you can rush over when you heard I collapsed. Such irony", she tweaked his ear.

"Taking a leave from work isn't so easy, Rasima, especially when it's just for fun. But the moment it involves my little sister's life, I can damn my superior".

"I've told you to stop calling me little. I'm twenty-six!"

"Oh! I've missed you".

Rasima hugged him again - more tightly.

Her brother was one person she loved the most and deeply wish she could turn into a full human like she was. His looks were everything for her as he had a really charming face. Back then, when they all still lived together, a lot of girls usually fought over him.

Funny memories. Those days, Rasima was actually very proud having such brother. She still was.

"So, tell me, how do you feel now?" Miles asked as he stretched her eyes and flashed an ophthalmoscope at it.

"Well...it feels like a party is going on in my head. It comes and goes. My throat feels so sore, my back and waist aches a lot and I am so hungry, I could eat a lion right now.I have never had such a strong desire for food! ", she laughed in the end.

"By the way,Wow, what kind of fragrance is this!! It's bean soup! Is Mom making bean soup?? I want to drink a big bowl!!?" She sniffed in.

Miles chuckled. "What're you talking about? No one's making bean soup".

"Stop joking! The aroma is as strong as your flirty lifestyle".

Miles pulled her hair.

"I didn't know you had a dog nose.

No matter what it is, even without bean soup, I also want to eat something now! Miles, I need to eat!"

"Hold on; the pregnant lady! Wh... what happened to her?" She asked with eyes wide open.

"She passed away. The rumors says she was poisoned", Miles shrugged.

Poisoned?? Rasima couldn't believe it. By who?? Who would dare poison her?Who dares to commit such crimes under Alpha's nose?

She brushed her fingers into her hair as she leaned on the bed-head. Goodness! She didn't understand why she felt so painful hearing her death?This inexplicable emotion made her very puzzled.

This inexplicable emotion made her very puzzled.

Recalling her calm, pretty face at the party, it was a pity such beauty was gone. She had seen her muttering some spells at the party. Sadly, the spells didn't save her. Now, Rasima was really hurt.

"But who was it? Who poisoned her?" She looked back at Miles.

"No one knows. At least, not yet".

Rasima recalled - she hadn't eaten or drank anything at the party. So, she must've been poisoned before the party.

Damn that murderer. More reason to keep hating the wolves.

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Just then, the door went open with her mum walking in, and the woman's face lit up the moment she saw Rasima.

"Oh! Gracious, you're awake!" She dropped the bowl she had in her hand and rushed over to hug Rasima.

"For Selene's sake, Rasima! You gave me a huge scare! My baby...!" She cooed.

Rasima felt herself choking.

"Come on, mum. I'm fine now", she coughed lightly as she pulled back from the hug.

Mrs Chantal turned to Miles. "Tell me, how's she?"

"All she needs is a lot of rest, mum. She's fine", Miles smiled - charmingly.

Mrs Chantal cupped Rasima's cheeks.

"I can't believe you passed out when Joelle died. The sight must've been so terrible for you, right? I actually feel worst for the Alpha. He was in so much pain and had nearly burnt down the pack house with his anger. Losing those babies can never be easy for him" Mrs Chantal sulked.

Rasima only felt pity for the innocent babies that were lost - and their mother as well.

For Alpha, he can also conceive new children with other women.

Anyway, Rasima couldn't sympathize with Alpha.

It is undeniable that at the same time as the pregnant woman died, she also fainted.

In the past, she had witnessed death, so it wasn't enough to make her faint.

But she did not know the reason for her fainting,surely.

All of this happened too quickly.

"It's a good thing you're fine now. Come on, I'll help you freshen up so we can go down for breakfast", Mrs Chantal tried helping her up from the bed.

"Hold on, mum. You're making bean soup, right?" Rasima questioned.

"No. Why would I do that? Why would you even ask?"

Rasima looked around, confused.

"Then, who the hell is? I can perceive it so strongly, I wish I could eat it right now".

Mrs Chantal glanced at Miles, beady - eyed.

"You're the only one perceiving it, Rasima. Whatever, come with me".

She helped her from the bed and took her to the bathroom.

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THE PACK HOUSE

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Jamin sat forlornly in his swing seat, his head leaned back with his eyes closed. He sat like one who was asleep, but the whole time, his ears listened to the conversation his mum was having with the workers.

He needed no one to tell him how frightened the workers were, just staring at him. They knew he was awake, and that his silence was worst than his rage. He seemed just like a wounded predator, waiting on a prey.

"But both of you had dressed her up for the party", Madame Ava said, pointing at two ladies. "Surely, you should know something about the drink".

One of the accused went down on her knees.

"I swear on my life, ma'am, Lady Joelle already had that drink with her before we went in. We didn't see who had given it to her".

The second lady went on her knees as well and did the same.

Madame Ava grunted. She looked at her son and felt so bad seeing him that way. The workers weren't the only ones scared but she was scared as well of his rage.

Since the previous night, he hadn't eaten nor spoken to anyone.

A light knock hit the door and Ava went to get it. It was Meredith - the pack's doctor.

"Good mor..."

"What is it?" Madame Ava cut her off.

Her son wasn't the only one that was pissed.

The doctor, looking pretty in her white robe, peeped into the room and sighed.

"I need to speak to the Alpha. It's very important", she said.

Madame Ava glanced back at the Alpha who was still in his silent mood.

"I don't think you can see him now. He's..."

"Let her in", Alpha Jamin suddenly said, making his mother surprised.

He could hear them?

Madame Ava stepped away from the door and Meredith went in.

"Good morning, Alpha", she bowed when she stood in front of him.

Alpha Jamin said nothing, and neither did his eyes go open.

Meredith, despite being older than him, felt so much fear as she looked at him. She had to lower gaze.

She was afraid to bear his anger.

Alpha has been looking forward to his successor for a long time.

He finally had twins, but now his mother is dead...

"Um... actually, there's a discovery. Al... although, I don't know if there'd be a solution yet", she faltered.

Alpha Jamin said nothing. He didn't react.

"It's...it's concerning the babies".

Instantly, his eyes shut open. They were so sore and looked dangerous, Meredith felt shivers just glancing at them.

"What about them?" He asked throatily.

Meredith swallowed hard. "Um..the thing is, last night, I ran some tests to see if there was a way the babies could be saved. I knew it was pointless, but... I was just being desperate. But during the scan, I discovered something strange. There were no babies in her womb".