The Human Girl Who Tamed Alpha King Chapter 114

ARIA

Lucas bit Eliana. And now... we wait. That's all we can do. Just fucking wait. It feels wrong, standing around while someone's life hangs in the balance. I've been on both sides of this - the one transformed and the one watching. Not sure which is worse.

Hours passed. Every minute stretched into what felt like forever. The soft beep of the heart monitor became the only sound breaking the suffocating silence. Dr. Maya adjusted Eliana's IV drip for the third time, her movements precise but betraying her concern.

Gabriel stood guard by the door, his military posture never wavering despite the late hour. My adoptive father never relaxed, not even in moments like these. He'd trained me the same way - to stand vigilant, to endure. Those human survival skills got me through the years before Sage, back when I was just a girl with a knife in a world of monsters.

Lucas hadn't left Eliana's side, his fingers lightly stroking her hand. Jace remained near the window, his frame outlined by moonlight, eyes constantly checking on me. The Moon Goddess stood at the foot of the bed, her presence both comforting and intimidating.

"Shouldn't something be happening by now?" I whispered to no one in particular.

As if on cue, Eliana suddenly gasped, her back arching violently off the bed. The movement was so abrupt, so violent, I jumped back.

"Hold her down!" Dr. Jonathan shouted.

We all rushed forward - Lucas grabbing her shoulders, Jace and Gabriel securing her legs, while Dr. Maya attempted to check her vitals. Despite the restraints, Eliana's body convulsed with shocking strength.

"We need to keep her stable," Dr. Maya said through gritted teeth. "The seizure could harm her."

Suddenly, the convulsions stopped. Eliana went completely limp, her body sinking back onto the mattress.

"What the hell was that?" I asked, my heart pounding.

Lucas wiped sweat from his forehead. "This happens periodically," he murmured. "Not sure why."

The Moon Goddess moved closer. "The venom is transforming her body and mind, preparing her to house another soul without fatal consequences."

Dr. Maya gently brushed hair from Eliana's face. "That makes sense."

I exchanged glances with Jace. His expression asked the question neither of us wanted to voice: Would Eliana survive?

Three hours later, we'd witnessed five more seizures. Each time, Eliana's body would violently resist the transformation, and each time, she'd eventually settle back into a deathly stillness. The only comfort was the steady beep of the heart monitor, confirming she still clung to life.

Between episodes, I paced the room. Gabriel had taught me never to show weakness, but standing still was impossible. Every fiber in my body wanted to act, to fix this somehow.

During the fourth seizure, I'd caught a glimpse of something beneath Eliana's skin - a silver glow pulsing through her veins. The same glow I'd seen in my own reflection after Sage joined with me. The wolf was fighting to take root.

After the fifth episode, a strange calm settled over the room. Eliana's breathing steadied, her heart rate normalized. The Moon Goddess approached her bed and placed a gentle hand on her forehead.

"The time approaches, my child," she said softly, turning to me.

I knew what was coming. I'd been dreading it since we began.

My healing ability - inherited from my birth mother's bloodline. The power that had surprised everyone, including me.

Jace moved to my side, his hand finding mine. "You don't have to do this."

I squeezed his fingers. "Yes, I do."

Standing on my tiptoes, I kissed him quickly. His arms tightened around me for just a moment before letting go.

I walked toward the Moon Goddess and Eliana. Each step felt heavier than the last. The heart monitor's steady beeping suddenly accelerated, then turned erratic. Within seconds, the rhythmic beep transformed into a single, continuous tone.

"Her heart has stopped," Dr. Jonathan announced unnecessarily.

The Moon Goddess faced me, her expression serene despite the crisis. "Aria, it's your turn. Remember what you've learned. Trust yourself and your power."

I swallowed hard and approached Eliana's bedside. The smell of antiseptic couldn't mask the scent of death creeping in. I placed my hands gently on Eliana's face, feeling the warmth rapidly fading from her skin.

Leaning down, I pressed my lips to her forehead, closing my eyes as I whispered, "By the pure light, I ask for life to be given to a special one. I ask for the light to pass through me and ultimately to her. Let her life be filled with love and happiness."

The words themselves didn't matter - they were just a focus for the energy I needed to channel. What mattered was finding that spark inside me, the healing power that felt both foreign and familiar.

I blocked out everything around me - the beeping machines, the worried faces, the pressure of expectations. I searched inside myself for that tiny flicker of light, the gift from my mother's bloodline.

There it was - a small, pulsing glow deep within my core. I focused on it, called to it, let it guide me. Placing my hands over Eliana's heart, I directed the energy through my palms.

The healing power flowed from me into her, seeking out the damage, finding the disconnection between her human form and the wolf spirit struggling to take hold. I felt the tenuous thread between life and death and poured my strength into reinforcing it.

Suddenly, the connection grew stronger - too strong. I felt myself being pulled in, deeper than I'd intended. The world around me faded to white.

No, no, no! I thought frantically, trying to resist the pull, but it was too late.

*It's Gaby,* Sage's voice echoed in my mind.

The wolf spirit appeared before me, her form translucent but distinct. She bowed her head respectfully.

"Luna," she greeted me.

"Hello, Gaby," I managed. "What do I need to do?"

"Not much, Luna," she replied. "Just let me pass through the light."

I hesitated for only a moment. "I accept."

Gaby pushed against the light, gently at first, then with more force. I felt her essence flow through me, following the channel I'd created, seeking Eliana's fading spirit.

As they connected, I heard it - the first faint thump of a renewed heartbeat. Tears sprang to my eyes at the sound.

But something was wrong. I couldn't pull away from the light. It held me, wrapped around me, keeping me suspended in this in-between place. Fear gripped me. What if I couldn't get back?

Then I felt her - the Moon Goddess's powerful presence cutting through the void. Her energy surrounded me, slowly, steadily pulling me back toward reality.

The transition was jarring. One moment I floated in pure light, the next I gasped for air, my knees buckling beneath me. Strong arms caught me before I hit the floor.

Jace pulled me against his chest, supporting my weight. I struggled to catch my breath, my limbs shaking from exhaustion.

"Aria," he whispered, my name a prayer on his lips.

I managed a weak smile, all I could offer. On the bed, Eliana remained motionless, but the heart monitor now displayed a strong, steady rhythm.

We'd done it. She would live.