Beyond the moon

Bella's POV

"Bella! Bella! Bella!!" Rose screamed, her voice reverberating in my ears.

"Get your lazy ass up, girl!" She called and beat my leg.

"Oh, Rose! What is it this time?" I queried, yawning loudly as I woke from my long sleep. My bones cracked as I stretched my body and my eyelids tightly closed as the morning sun radiated through the window and made contact with it.

"Chloe's in the living room waiting for you. She says it's urgent." She said, her voice warm like the melody of the birds singing outside. "I'm heading out now, I'll see you later." She smiled, kissed my forehead warmly, and hurried out.

I struggled to my feet and went to the living room and found Chloe, my best friend, seated there, waiting for me.

"Hi." I greeted her and headed straight to the couch where she sat.

"Bella, how was your night?"

"Not bad, but tiring." I yawned.

"I'm sorry to bother you, I know last night must have been tough for you, but Ellis sent me here." She paused, allowing the words to sink inside me.

The mention of Ellis struck me with awe. He is the pack's doctor and my boss. I'm an Omega and serve at the hospital and help him clean wounds and do some minor nursing jobs. Rose, on the other hand, is a beta. She's a fierce warrior and serves at the palace. Chloe here is my best friend and also a beta too.

She has been my best friend ever since we were kids and has also saved me from lots of trouble. In fact, she's my partner in crime.

Being an Omega is very difficult, and most especially for me. I've been mocked countless times because of my status in the pack as an Omega. I don't know who my real father is, but it was rumored some time ago that he was an Alpha. For this very reason, I'm expected to also have the Alpha blood in me or at least, a beta. But my case is different, it turned out worse for me. All I've got is being an Omega, but what can I do about it?

Well, I've come to accept life the way I see it, but I always dream of being an Alpha. Well, hopefully, someday.

I wonder why he would need me at the hospital so early. Last night, we had to work all through the night because some of the warriors were badly injured. Our pack has been facing a series of attacks from the Crescent pack. We've been fighting several battles on all fronts and the hospital is always very busy.

I raised an eyebrow at her, signaling her to explain. I know very well he wouldn't have sent for me if it wasn't urgent, but I just couldn't pinpoint what could have happened.

"He asked me to call you to report to the hospital immediately. After another confrontation with the Crescents, some warriors have also returned this morning, some badly wounded." She said, her voice laced with seriousness. "He warned that no Omega should be absent his or herself, otherwise, they'll face the wrath of the Alpha." She concluded, her face etched with concern.

"Okay, let me go freshen up, I'll join you in a jiffy." I smiled reluctantly and went back to my room.

What the fuck!? I thought today was gonna be for me. I've already made plans with Luka. What am I going to do now? Failing to obey this call would definitely attract serious punishments to me. I don't know what to do now? Maybe, I'll first go to his house and tell him about this new development before going to the hospital. No, that would waste my time, and appearing late before Ellis would only make things worse for me. Well, he'll understand. I'll explain later to him when I'm back. He knows how difficult it is for people like me, so he'll not be so mad at me. After all, it's not my fault.

Luka is my boyfriend and a beta too. I adore him and love him fiercely. Whenever I'm around him, I feel safe. I thought I'd be joining him today, but be it as it is, I can't. It's so frustrating. Damn!

"Bella!!" Chloe called, "What is taking so long?"

"Sorry. I'll be with you soon. Give me a second."

I did not want to waste her time further. I got into the bathroom and tossed my brush into my mouth, scrubbing every part of my teeth and tongue, making sure it was sparkling. Now, the part I loved was the shower.

This was the best part, and it always felt new and refreshing. This was the only way I burned out my worries.

The cool water seeped into my skin, moving to my bones, and quenched the fire that was burning hot inside me. Yo, this was something I always enjoyed man.

After I had enjoyed myself to my satisfaction, I knew Chloe must be boiling by now, but I did not mind. After all, it was not so late at the moment.

I dried my body, the warmth of the towel comforting my soul. My heart was at rest and I just enjoyed the moment. In a few minutes from now, I'll be in the hospital, dealing with the sick scent of blood and even cleaning those wounds.

Yuck! It always makes me feel dizzy and makes my stomach churn, but I can't do anything about it. It's a daily routine, so I've gotten used to it now, it's somehow normal for me now.

I selected a dress from my wardrobe and put it on. There's no need to look at myself in the mirror, after all, I'm not going to see Luka today. I hung my lab coat on my shoulder and headed out to meet with Chloe. She was already furious now.

"Bella, what took you so long?" She queried. "Do you realize how urgent this is and you're joking around?" She screamed, her eyes red with rage.

"I'm sorry." I apologized, my head bowed and I struggled to hold back the laughter in me. "But I'm done now, we can go." I chuckled and pushed her shoulder softly.

We left the house and headed to the path of the hospital.

"Chloe, I was supposed to meet with Luka today," I said, my voice heavy with worry.

"So?" She snapped nonchalantly at me.

"Come on, what am I going to tell him? He'll be mad at me." I replied frantically.

"He'll understand. He should know how the pack works. You can't absent yourself because you want to meet up with him, you know what that means for you, right?" She asked, her eyes fixed on me.

"Yeah I know, but..."

"Don't worry. He'll be fine."

For a moment, I was silent, the only sound I heard was the rustling of leaves beneath our feet and the singing of the birds in the distance. The chatter from afar joined to disrupt my thoughts.

My mind raced with what to do. I can't just leave him standing and I also can't miss being in the hospital today. I was confused and perplexity hovered around me. My mind was clouded in fear and the air was thick with confusion.

I looked at Chloe, and suddenly, an idea popped up in my head. A cheeky smile played across my face and my gaze fixed on her, as if I saw Luka there.

"Why are you smiling, young lady? What is going on in that little head of yours?" She sneered, noticing my sudden reaction.

"Well, nothing much." I smiled. "Chloe, where are you headed after now?"

"I don't have a shift at the palace today. I'll just go home and rest today." She exhaled, she must have been exhausted, too. Last night was not so easy for both of us. Although her team was not on deployment last night, all hands were on deck, and no one slept.

"Okay, perfect. I need you to stop by Luka's place and help me tell him about today and why I won't be able to make it."

I noticed the shock in her eyes. She was completely hit by confusion and was dazzled by my request. She was awestruck and her eyes widened in confusion.

It's just a simple request. In the same way, she came to my house this morning to tell me what Ellis said, she'll also do the same for me. I see no reason for her shock.

"Is there a problem?" I asked, my eyes prying into her mind.

"No, not at all. I'll do it." She replied coldly, trying to hide her resentments.

I knew she was not very comfortable about it, but she was hiding it. It's nothing. Just a little message from me to him through her, that's all.

"Chloe, are you sure everything is okay?" I pressed.

"Yeah, it's all good love. I'll stop by his place and tell him." She smiled, but it was weak and I could sense the doubts in her voice.

"Alright. I'll be on my way now." I smiled.

We had come to a junction and that's where we'll part ways.

"See ya later." I greeted and she just waved back at me, her face cold and her heart pounding.

I was not bothered at first and shoved it off, but as I moved further, I couldn't shake off the thought that there was something fishy about her sudden change of expression. I just don't know what, but there's definitely something suspicious she's not telling.

Well, she's my best friend and she'll help me. Maybe she's still in shock as a result of yesterday's bloodshed and reacted that way.

That's all I can think of. Maybe his name reminded her of something ugly yesterday.

Aha, I even forgot, I wanted to ask her about her boyfriend, Josh. It's been a while since I last saw him. When I'm back, that's gonna be our first topic of discussion. For now, I need to focus on getting to that damn hospital on time.

"Oh my! It's already 9:00 o'clock. Fuck! I'm cooked." I screamed and ran off. I'm damn late already.

Bella's POV

I dashed into the hospital, and the usual beeping sounds of the machines filled the air. The annoying smell of the herbs and antidotes clouded the atmosphere and the busy chatter in the hospital scattered my thoughts.

I put on my gown in the dressing room and rushed to meet Ellis. He must be cross by now.

"Bella, why are you late?" He groaned. "I sent Chloe early enough to get you and you still defied me and came late?" He queried.

"I... I... I'm sorry." I stuttered. "Please sir, it was not my intention," I begged, my head bowed in remorse.

"Do you know that the Alpha just left here a few minutes ago and he asked me if all the Omegas were here before he left? Do you know if he saw you when you rushed in here? Do you know what that would mean for both of us?" He scolded, his voice like thunder and his eyes burning with rage.

"I'm sorry sir. I promise it won't happen again."

"Get the fuck out of my sight and get to work." He screamed, the echoes of his voice ringing in my ears. "Go to ward 3, there are some Betas that need their wounds cleaned up."

I did not waste a second, I dashed out and headed straight to my first assignment.

Thank God the Alpha did not see me. That would have automatically sent me to the dungeon and I would be tried before the elders for defiance of orders.

Fuck. That would be very bad for me. Jeez, man.

I was breathing heavily, my heart was pounding inside my chest, and my mind spanned with thoughts.

I pushed the door open and the metallic scent of blood filled the air and made my stomach churn. Right from day one, I hated being an Omega, most especially working in the damn hospital.

Well, that's what fate gave me. I have no choice but to accept it. Besides, these were warriors, if I behaved awkwardly here, they'd just report me to the Alpha, and he'd have my head served on a platter. He took them like gold, that's why they took us like shit.

"Good morning." I greeted them warmly. "I'm here to clean your wounds guys. I promise you, it's gonna be painless." I teased.

They were definitely not in the mood for jokes right now. Their stern faces gave me the best answer I needed.

I began with the process of losing the bandage and started with the cleaning process.

It was kinda painful so they moaned softly.

Soon, I was done with the first three and I had just one bad boy left to deal with.

He was looking severe.

"Hi, what's your name?" I asked politely, caressing his injured limb.

"Jose." He moaned painfully.

"Okay, Jose. I'll be your nurse and I'm gonna help you with your injury. You'll be alright, I promise." I smiled, my heart pounding inside my chest and my eyes fixed on his limb.

I carefully observed his wound, unlike others, he had his bone broken to pieces and stuck out his skin. He was moaning in pain and I noticed the extent of the situation. One wrong move and he's gone. If I toss him over, he'll have his belly stabbed with his bone.

Oh shit. Damn it, man. Why would Ellis send me to motherfucking do this? He knows I've never done this kind of shit before. I'm just a good for nothing Bella that knows no shit about this damn job. Fuck!!!

All I was taught was how to fucking clean wounds and do some shitty jobs just to ease him off some work. I'm not a damn medical practitioner. What the fuck?

I noticed the panic in his eyes, noticing my undeniable fear. He was shivering and the beeping of the machine was rapidly increasing.

Oh, my fuck!

His eyes were slowly beginning to close. The others were fast asleep. The anesthetic was still strong on them, I could not even ask anyone anything.

He looked into my eyes, seeing deep into my perplexed mind, and begged for his life.

"Help me. Please." He whispered, struggling to lift his hands to my face.

I was damn clueless and did not know what to even do at this point. I should go get Ellis.

"I'll be right back," I said, feigning a reassuring smile. "Let me go get the doctor. I promise I'll be right back." I pleaded. "Will you wait for me?"

"I'll try." He muttered. He was pale, and his skin grew cold. His pulse rapidly deteriorated, and his breath was shaky. He saw death hovering right in his eyes.

Immediately, I ran out in search of Ellis. My heart throbbed inside my chest. My eyes fixed on my goal, Ellis. My mind was saturated with thoughts and clouded with fear. I can't lose him. God!!

I saw Ana sitting inside his office. She was an Omega like me, but she was brought into the hospital just yesterday. She'll be beginning her orientation and training tomorrow.

I can't dare tell her anything about what the fuck is going on. I tried to look deeper into the office, my eyes scanning for any glimpse of Ellis. Oh no, I found none.

I still pressed on, my feet pushing through the floor and bouncing into the office.

"Yo! Bella! What the fuck!? You scared me!" She screamed, her heart already far away from her chest.

"I'm sorry. Where is Doctor Ellis?" I screamed, my voice piercing into the air and my breath heavy.

"He left to go meet the Alpha. One of his Betas came to get him." She replied, her eyes prying into my mind.

"Is anything the matter?"

"No!" I snapped and fled. I did not even care about any other thing she had to say. She's so fucking annoying and snoopy. Jeez!

My heart throbbed inside my chest as I passed through the crowd roaming about in the hospital.

"Hey! Watch it! Jerk!"

That did not stop me. Somebody was fucking dying and they're fucking screaming.

I fucking don't understand why we have just one doctor in this hospital. Why should the alpha call him now? Why now? He knows what's going on here and right now, why should he send for Ellis now?

I can't dare meet any of these senior nurses. They'll fucking kill me with silly questions. Damn!

I hurried back to my ward, my eyes fixed on my dying patient.

"You'll be alright. I promise." I assured.

He was struggling for breath. I put on the oxygen mask and tried to stabilize him. His heart was already seizing.

Oh no. What should I do?

I remembered one of the last cases we had in the hospital when Ellis was around. He gave him some sort of antidote. I remembered he said this was poisoning. Yeah. Thank God.

Immediately, I scattered the whole place, tearing everything apart until I found the antidote.

"Gosh." I exhaled, panting heavily.

I looked into his eyes, gulped in some saliva, and went close to him.

The worst of this whole thing is I don't even know how to do this. How do they expect me to go about this? Well, I'll take my chance. I can't let him die.

I took a deep breath and cleaned his cold arm and stabbed the syringe into his arm. He winced softly, he was too weak to scream.

I laid his head softly on the pillow and took a step back, carefully observing what the next reaction would be, my heart pounding heavily inside my chest and my legs trembling.

You know, for a moment, it was as if all was fine. He was stabilizing. His pulse was returning back to normal, and his body was warming up.

I let out a deep breath and rested my heart.

"Thank God. You're alright." I whispered in his ears.

Suddenly, the pulse machine started screaming rapidly. It's voice echoing in my ears and spreading the goodness of confusion in my shitty head.

I watched him struggle for his life again and I stood perplexed. I was frozen. It felt like Ellis was standing by my side. He whispered in my ears, don't just stare, do something.

I rushed to him with a surge of adrenaline, held him close to my side,, and began with the cardio revival process.

"Stay with me," I screamed, pressing his chest with all the atoms of strength left in me.

"Stay with me..."

Bella's POV

I continued with the cardio revival process, blowing air into his lips and pressing his heavy chest.

My heart pounded inside my chest and my heart raced with thoughts. My body was clouded with fear and the cold hands of death struggled with mine in the fight for his life. I could feel it holding me back and his life slipping away.

It was a struggle for life and death. I was on the side of life and death, on the other hand, struggling with myself.

I fucking hate this story. How would I explain this to someone? I administered a drug to him, a drug I was not sure of, and killed him in the process. Oh my God! Fuck!!!

The atmosphere was filled with fear. Tension and death hung heavy in the air. My mind was clouded with fear, and my body weakened as the second passed.

I knew I could not do anything again. I stopped and watched him go away slowly, choking as death dragged him away.

Death. Why are you so monstrous? Why should I be left in this predicament? Why should it be me? In fact why the fuck should Ellis send me to do this shit? Now I've killed him. Oh moon goddess, help me get out of this mess. I've killed him.

I checked his pulse and noticed his heart had stopped. The beeping of the machine also stopped, leaving the room silent with the weight of fear. The only disturbing sound in the room was the heavy vibration of my pounding heart that shook the room.

I walked to him, tears dripping from my eyes, and my chest tightened. I closed his eyes softly and rested my head on his chest.

"The moon goddess guides you as you cross the paths of the spirits," I muttered.

I took a step back and slowly exited the room. If I'd stay here any longer, they'll come to check on them and I'll be fucking doomed. I just need to act normal and leave here. I wiped my tears and straightened my jacket. I tried to look normal, but my annoying heart was racing. That could draw attention to me.

Well, I'll take my shot.

I smiled sheepishly, trying not to draw attention to myself, and slipped away from the hospital.

You know, it was kinda easy to leave the hospital. No questions from anyone, only the snoopy eyes of Ana fixed on me. The more reason I need to get as far away as I can from here is the fact that I know she'll fucking raise the alarm. The way I barged into the office showed that there was trouble already, now I secretly left the hospital just like that.

Damn it. Why?

It was now dawned on me that I had just killed a man. I murdered him in cold blood. Fuck! What would I say? They'll still catch me. How do I explain to them that I administered a drug I wasn't sure about and, in the process, killed a man?

Oh lord, save my soul.

The atmosphere was filled with death, and the chilling feeling of it hovered around and seeped into my bones. I felt the flutters in my belly.

I need to head home. Rose should be back by now. She'll have a solution to this shit.

I hastened my feet as I ran through the tracks. It's a pity we live in the slums. A place left for the least. Rose should be living in the palace. That's where she belongs, but she decided to stay with me and all I've done is bring shame to her all the time. Now I've killed someone.

How do I even explain this to her?

Tears ran through my heavy cheek and burned it like hot acid, leaving scars as it passed by.

It was getting late, I needed to hurry. They'll soon be looking around for me. I increased my pace, and from walking, I slowly began to leap. And transcended into running and dreaming of flying.

Finally, I got back home, panting heavily. I pushed the door open and found no one home.

"Rose!! Are you home?" I screamed, my voice echoing through the silence. It cut through the air like a blade and returned back to my heart with a stab and spilled even more blood.

What the fuck I'm I going to do?

I don't even know what to do now. All I knew was that I couldn't stay here for long. I need to leave this place. Coming here was a very stupid idea. She'd never be home by now. It's not time yet. She comes back late and my stupidity has made me forget all of that.

Now, they'll be around the corner searching for me, and they'll soon sniff me out.

I just stood clueless, thinking of the best thing to do in this situation, my eyes scanning around the area and my heart pounding heavily inside my chest. The worst of all is I'm an Omega, I don't have a wolf. If I face an attack, they'll just kill me in a snap.

The chill of the night seeped into my skin and pierced my marrows, sending shivers down my spine.

Suddenly, I heard rustling. Immediately, I lowered my height and crouched like a rat on the rough ground.

"We'll go kill that bastard Luka. He thinks he's anything. By the time we're through with him, he'll know his rightful place, in the ground, six feet below..."