Alpha Your Ex-Wife Warrior Is Back Novel - Chapter 28

Claire's POV I stayed outside Leo's room for a while , suddenly I heard a whimper from the room and dashed inside . His eyelids fluttered , and the moment I had waited for finally came . Leo stirred , his breath hitching as his body trembled under the weight of consciousness . I was already at his side , heart hammering against my ribs , afraid to hope - but unable to stop myself . " Leo ... " I whispered , my hand brushing sweat from his temple . My fingers trembled . His eyes opened , unfocused but familiar . " Miss Warrior ... you stayed , " he rasped . A breath caught in my throat .

Miss Warrior . That's all he knew me as . All he was allowed to know . " I'm here little wolf , " I said softly . " I'm not going anywhere . " I watched his hand reach for mine , weakly , and held it gently . So small , though nearly grown . My baby . Behind me , Gideon stood silent , still , watchful . I could feel the heat of his stare , but I didn't look at him . I couldn't . " Stay ... " Leo murmured and begged . " I will . " When Gideon finally turned and left the room , his expression serious , I realized that his Beta mindlinked him about the news of escaped rogues .

I held Leo's hand tighter , grounding myself . He didn't know the truth . Neither of them did . But I had come back for him . And now , I will not leave till my baby is safe and happy . He drifted in and out of sleep . I stayed with him through each breath , each feverish murmur . Sometimes he flinched , caught in memories of claws and blood . Sometimes he called for help . He never called me Mother . He didn't know I was the woman who had held him the night he was born . He didn't know that he was my flesh and blood , I was hidden under a warrior's title , in silence to protect him .

When the fever broke , he opened his eyes again . I saw vulnerability in his eyes . " I am scared , please don't leave me . " he said . 1/4 Chapter 28 +25 BONUS I leaned closer and caressed his cheek . " I will never leave you . " I took a deep breath to control my tears . Leo looked at me concerned knowing I was attacked while protecting him . " Are you alright , Miss warrior ? " I gently caressed his head and smiled confidently to make him feel at ease , even though the gash on my back hurt . " Don't worry I am fine , I am one of the strongest warriors afterall .

I will protect you no matter what . " I swallowed hard , forcing calm into my voice . " Rest . You're safe now . " But he wasn't . And I knew it . Because if someone had sold him out once , they could do it again . And this time , I wouldn't let them near him . I will make sure whoever was behind this ambush will pay a hefty price . Later , I stepped outside the infirmary for air . The scent of pine and distant ash lingered on the wind . I leaned against the railing , watching the dark horizon as I thought of my journey so far .