The Day He Lost Me Forever

Evy's scream sliced through the night air, a sound that froze my blood.

"Mom!" she gasped, her little voice sharp with fear and pain as she collapsed mid-run.

I was at her side in an instant, dropping to my knees. "Evy! Baby, what’s wrong? Talk to me!" My hands hovered over her trembling body, helpless and shaking.

Isaac wasn’t far behind. He was at my side in seconds, his face pale. “What happened?!”

“I—I don’t know!” I stammered, my heart pounding as Evy’s eyes fluttered shut.

“Call the doctor!” I yelled, my voice cracking as panic clawed at my chest.

Isaac didn’t need me to say it twice. He was already pulling out his phone, barking orders to the pack members nearby. Within minutes, we had Evy in his arms, rushing her to the pack clinic.

Every step felt like a mile. My mind raced, my breath shallow as I clung to Isaac’s arm, begging her to stay with us.

“Stay awake, sweetheart,” Isaac murmured, his voice breaking. “We’re almost there.”

We burst through the clinic doors, the pack doctor, Dr. Alden, already waiting. His expression turned grim the moment he saw Evy.

“Put her here,” he directed, gesturing to the bed.

I stepped back, my hands shaking as Isaac gently laid her down. Dr. Alden immediately got to work, checking her pulse, her breathing, and shining a small light into her eyes.

“What’s wrong with her?” I demanded, my voice rising. “She was fine an hour ago—she was running, laughing—what’s happening?”

Dr. Alden hesitated, his lips pressed into a tight line. “It’s not good, Blaise. She has lycanthropy thrombosis.”

I blinked. “What?”

“It’s rare,” he said, glancing at Isaac. “Most wolves never encounter it, but when it hits, it’s… devastating. Her blood can’t carry enough oxygen to her organs. If we don’t act fast—”

“Don’t say it,” I cut him off, my voice sharp. “Just tell me what to do.”

“She needs a transfusion. But it has to be a perfect match—another werewolf with her blood type. And we only have 6 hours to find one.”

The room felt like it spun around me. “6 hours?” I echoed, my voice barely a whisper.

“I’ll get tested,” Isaac said immediately. “Test me now.”

Dr. Alden nodded, motioning Isaac to follow him to another room.

I sank into the nearest chair, my hands clutching the edges as I stared at Evy’s pale face. My baby. My world.

She stirred slightly, her tiny fingers twitching. “Mommy…” she whispered weakly.

“I’m here, baby,” I choked, leaning forward to brush her damp hair from her forehead. “Mommy’s here. You’re gonna be okay.”

But even as I said it, I wasn’t sure I believed it.

Minutes felt like hours until Isaac returned. His face was unreadable, but Dr. Alden’s words came out before I could ask.

“Isaac’s a match.”

Relief flooded my chest, but it was short-lived.

Dr. Alden continued, “But there’s... another problem.”

Before he could answer, the door slammed open, and Serena walked in. Isaac first mate. His first love. Her face was pale, her eyes rimmed red. In her arms, she held her son, Leo, his small body limp and lifeless-looking.

“Please, Alden!” Serena choked out. “Help him. He collapsed during the run.”

I froze, the pieces falling into place as Dr. Alden moved to check on Leo. Isaac’s hand brushed mine, and I turned to him, fear twisting my insides.

“What’s going on?” I asked, though I already knew.

Dr. Alden confirmed it a moment later. “It’s the same illness. Leo has it too.”

My knees nearly buckled. No. No, this couldn’t be happening.

“Wait,” Serena said, her voice trembling. “What are you saying? Does that mean—” Her eyes darted to Isaac, then to me.

“Yes,” Dr. Alden said grimly. “Isaac is the only match.”

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The argument that followed was chaos.

“She’s your daughter, Isaac!” I screamed, tears streaming down my face. “She’s eight years old! She has her whole life ahead of her!”

“And Leo is my only child!” Serena shot back, her voice breaking. “I can’t have another baby, Blaise. You still can. My mate is alrady dead, and you know that!”

“And I don't give a damn, Serena! You left him! You left, Isaac” I snapped, venom in my voice. “You left Isaac years ago when you found your mate. You think that gives you the right to come back now and ask this of him?”

Her face twisted in pain. “You don’t understand.”

“No, Serena,” I snarled. “I understand perfectly.”

Isaac stood silently, his face a storm of emotions. The weight of his history with Serena hung heavy in the room. Once, they’d been inseparable, destined to rule together as Alpha and Luna—until her mate bond with another tore them apart.

I thought he was over her. That our family was his priority. But now… now, I wasn’t sure.

Isaac finally spoke, his voice hoarse. “I—I need time to think.”

“There is no time!” I shouted. “The clock is ticking, Isaac! You have to choose.”

Serena’s voice trembled as she stepped closer to Isaac. “Isaac,” she said softly, her eyes filling with tears. “There’s something I need to tell you—something I should’ve said a long time ago.”

I froze, my heart pounding as her words hung in the air.

She glanced at me, then back at Isaac. “Leo… he’s your son.”