(EDITING) Under A Lonely Moon

Part Twenty Six

Nathan's P.O.V

Alpha John looked pissed as he told me and Leo to find Ricky and go to the hospital. I didn't

Dare ask why in fear of getting my head ripped clean off my shoulders.

'Whats going on?' Ricky asked when he saw me and Leo approach him.

'Alpha says we need to go to the hospital now.' I said and Ricky thankfully just nodded and stood,

Following us to the hospital, a weary Axel gripping his mates hand.

We entered the hospital and I saw Nova sitting on one of the beds with his child tugging playfully

At his hair. I gulped. Despite his efforts Nova's expression was deadly, not that he was directing it

At his son. Something huge has happened which made a knot form in my stomach.

'Whats wrong Nova?' Leo spoke up as we made our way to the soon-to-be-alpha.

'Derek is what's fucking happened.' He growled making us all flinch. Axel whimpered and hid

Behind Ricky's back in fright. 'Im going to hunt the bastard down and end him. I need you four

To keep guard and watch Zak and Kasper while I'm gone.'

It was then that I noticed Zak's tiny form curled tightly into Nova's side. His face looked deathly

Pale and I could tell that he was given something to calm him. Poor kid.

'Don't worry. We'll look after them. Go find the son of a bitch and make him pay.' Ricky growled.

He was close to Zak, and, like the rest of us, felt a strong need to protect the little guy, and not just

Because he was our future alphas mate. Zak was just far too innocent for his own good and we

Admired how strong he was despite everything he's had to deal with.

'Yeah, he'll be fine with us. We won't let nothing touch him you have our word.' Leo bowed his

Head and the rest of us followed his example.

'Thank you.' Nova smiled. He made to move off the bed but stopped when his little mate tightened

His grip on Nova's shirt. 'Don't worry baby, I'll be back soon.' He whispered as he gently unhooked

Zak's fingers from his shirt and tucked the covers round his small frame. He planted a small kiss

On the boys head before walking to us. 'Don't leave him alone. Not even for a second, am I clear.'

We nodded.

He handed Kasper to Axel before leaving to go search for the scumbag who had caused more than

Enough trouble for this pack. I hope they find him and rip his throat out for what he's done.

Zak whimpered from the bed and I sighed. I sat next to the small boy and watched as he wrapped

His small fist in my shirt. He needed to feel safe right now and he knew our scents, which was

Probably why Nova had chosen us to guard his mate. I placed a hand on his back and traced circles

With my thumb, letting him know we were here with him. His breathing evened out a little and I

Knew he was asleep for now.

Suddenly the door slapped open and a very flustered Amanda came racing in. 'I heard what