Chapter 163 - 2.84

"How are things going?"

I felt pressure lift from my ċhėst slightly, "hey, Alex. Things are going well."

"Did you remember to take your medication? Any nausea? Any other symptoms? Is your..."

I snickered and felt multiple people watching me curiously as I suddenly showed a calm demeanor. "Calm down, Mr. Scientist. I can't answer everything at once." I took a settling breath, "I took the medication at the usual time. I've had some nausea, but I don't think its all from the medication." I moved to one of the chairs nearby and sat down.

"What else would it be from?"

"The situation, uncertainty, things like that."

"How are you pheromones? You said you worried as they were coming out more recently."

I gulped, "I'm having some issues," I replied in a quiet voice so no one else would hear. "I didn't expect to be around the Alpha I told you about for so long."

"You mean that guy Asher? Elijah speaks about him a lot."

I sighed, "Yeah, that's him."

"We did and his feelings have only gotten stronger over time."

"And your feelings?"

It took me a moment to reply. I never, ever expected to be talking about love with Alex, of all people. But he is so level headed, I felt like I could tell him the truth; as my doctor and as an acquaintance. "They are rapidly increasing. To the point its making it hard for me to keep my pheromones in check."

He let out a strong breath, "that's good news, Will. It proves that the medication is working for you and that your bond is getting really weak. I know this might not be what you want to hear, but..." He sighed deeply, "he should mark you." Those words took my breath as I felt as though my heart would jump out of my ċhėst. "It could break the bond fully and make it so Jayden can't affect you during your meeting. It would make it easier to keep you safe and it sounds like this is what you really want."

I laughed, "since where are you an expert on love?!"

He huffed, "believe it or not, I have been deeply in love before."

"I call b.s." I chuckled, "I will keep you updated on what happens."

"Sounds good. Stay safe."

I hung up the phone and looked to Cam as he came and sat in the chair beside me, "you seemed to be having fun. Is that a potential boyfriend?"

He leaned closer with a mischievous smile, "you didn't do a good job hiding your emotions when you talked with Asher. Your face was red the entire time and you kept trembling."

I frowned, "I did my best."

"Can I be blunt with you?" I nodded curiously, "I can't think of anyone better for you than Asher. I mean, he's crazy in love with you and look at the kids." I glanced over and saw the kids hanging on Asher as they played. Gigantic smiles filled their face that were genuine. I hadn't seen that looked from them since the proposal and it made my entire body ache.

I suddenly felt ill, to the point of getting dizzy. I rushed to my feet and sprinted inside, ignoring Cam as he called after me. I raced to the nearest thing I could find, the small half bath by the back door to the house. I didn't even have enough time to shut the door before I threw up in the toilet. My heart was racing, I was sweaty, and dizzy to the point of struggling to stay on my knees.

"Get his bag!" Elijah's voice rang in my ears as my legs shook under me. I threw up again but jumped when cold arms and hands wrapped around me. My body trembled and my skin crawled with fear.

"NO!" I yelled as I shoved the body away from me before being able to look to Hunter's shocked gaze. My guilt was short lived on my face as I got sick again and was unable to stay up. I crumbled to the ground and gasped as something suddenly hurt my arm. I looked up to see a heavy breathing Sean pull the syringe out of my arm. My attention was taken away from Sean as Elijah handed me a wet cloth. I wiped off my face as I averted their gaze. I tried to get to my feet, but my legs were jelly and my body was shaking. Hunter suddenly scooped me up into his arms and carried me out of the bathroom. He carried me to the bedroom I was supposed to use and gently placed me on the bed. Hunter's hand captured mine and refused to let go even when Elijah and Sean came into the room too.

"Do you need anything? How can I help?"

I smiled slightly to Sean, "could you go let the kids know I'm okay? I probably scared them. Just let them know the nausea got bad but I am alright."

He nodded before leaving the room and Elijah sighed deeply, "Hunter, Will and I should talk alone."

"What happened out there, Will?"

I glanced to Elijah and saw how worried he was. "I started overthinking things and my emotions rose. The medication causes me to get sick when that happens."

"Did you discussion with Cam set it off? Or was it the phone call?"

"Both," I replied honestly as Hunter's hands tightened and he looked down. "Alex and Cam brought up some things I have to deal with and I just lost my control on my emotions."

"Then we need to limit what we say. You shouldn't talk about anything stressful."

"That's not possible, Hunter. How can he avoid his feeling with everything that's happening?"

Hunter scowled at Elijah even though he brought over chairs for them both to sit in. Hunter sat in the chair closest beside me as Elijah sat on his other side. "He's right, Hunt. I can't avoid any of this, especially now."

"Now?"

I smiled sadly, "I'm not the only ȧduŀt here to directly support the kids. Zara, Trey, and Alex of course could help, but its not the same as people they know and love." I took a few deep breaths, "Alex said that my symptoms prove that the medication is working."

I nodded to Elijah and fought to tell them the entire truth, "Could you shut the door?"