Chapter 6 Visiting the pack doctor

Chapter 6

SASHA'S POV

"Wait, Sasha," I heard my mom's voice from behind me, making me stop in my tracks and turn to face her.

"Sasha, I can't let you do this today. I mean, you just got back here, so I don't think you should go and face those people now," Mum suggested.

I looked up at her, and all I could see was her sincere concern for me. But I stood firm, knowing how important this was for my father.

"Look, Mum, I really need to do this. I know you are just concerned for me, and I totally appreciate it, but Dad's life is at stake here, and I will do anything to ensure that he is safe," I paused to catch my breath before I continued.

"Even if it's the last thing I do. Dad needs to be treated, and I'm the only one who can go out there."

"So I don't care what anyone says to me, as long as I can get the medicine Dad needs and see him back on his feet, then I'm satisfied," I said, Mum remaining quiet as she stared at me for a while.

Mum opened her mouth to protest, but I cut her off even before she could begin.

"Please, Mum, don't try to stop me. I really need to do this," I implored.

Mum's expression softened, and the next thing she did made me smile. She pulled me into a warm hug, and I widened my eyes in surprise.

"Okay, now let go. I need to leave. Time is running out," I urged, gently pushing her away.

"Please be safe," she said while I nodded in assurance before turning around to leave.

But just then, Adrian blocked my path, making me glance down at his little figure.

"Mummy, are you heading out?" he asked, his small voice laced with concern.

"Yes, I need to get your grandfather medication. He's really sick," I explained, hoping he'd move aside.

But Adrian stood firm, not making any attempt to leave the way.

"Adrian, leave the way, please," I requested, trying to hide my growing impatience.

He didn't budge, gripping the door handle tightly.

"What do you want, Adrian? Just tell me," I asked, getting frustrated with his attitude.

Adrian's face lit up with a smile.

"I want to go with you, Mummy. Please don't say no," he said, his words catching me off guard.

I gasped, realizing what that meant; anxiety clouded me.

If it were any of my other children, I wouldn't be this scared, but Adrian has such a strong resemblance to Alpha Ryan. The thought of him being out there in public frightens me.

"I will also go with you if Adrian is going," Ava chimed in, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

I turned to face her, my frustration growing.

"Me too," Aiden added.

My quadruplets stood united, ready to go with me and support each other.

I felt overwhelmed, anxiety threatening to engulf me as I stood still, glancing from one to another.

How could I protect them from the pack's evil people, who only hate me even though I did nothing to them?

"Come on, guys, you should let your mummy go out on her own. Besides, we have a lot of catching up to do," my mum said, pulling them into a warm hug, as I became hopeful.

The others agreed and followed her, but Adrian persisted.

"I want to go with you, Mummy," he pleaded, his face slowly turning pale, like he was going to break into tears any moment.

I knew better than to allow him to release the tears he was trying to form. So I had to surrender to his demand.

"Get into the car," I said, and his face lit up as he rushed towards the black car.

As we arrived at the pack doctor's house, a sea of people waited outside, making me feel more frustrated than ever.

I knew I had not much time; my dad's life was at stake here, and here I was standing before a crowd.

I sighed softly, realizing we'd be here for a while. Without hesitation, I joined the long line.

Whispers began to circulate among the crowd. "This little boy looks so much like Alpha Ryan," they murmured.

Unease crept over me as I listened to them talking.

"Do you think he is Alpha Ryan's son?" More whispers spread, increasing my anxiety.

All I wished for right now was to get out of here, but I just couldn't leave without getting my father's medicine.

I wrapped my hands around Adrian, holding him closer.

"He might be because the resemblance is just too great," another person chimed in, eyes fixed on Adrian.

Tension radiated through me, fear for Adrian's safety growing.

Everyone's attention focused on us, making me feel trapped and vulnerable.

I regretted bringing Adrian, wishing I'd left him safe at home.

Among my quadruplets, Adrian's resemblance to Alpha Ryan was too great, yet he was the one who chose to come out here with me.

Right now, I wished Adrian was like the other three, who had a mix of Alpha Ryan's and my features.

"Mummy, isn't it time to go and see the doctor?" Adrian asked.

His words snapped me back to reality as I looked at the crowd again.

"No, there are so many people here, so we have to wait for our turn," I replied.

"But the people inside have come out already, and no one else is going in," Adrian told me.

I looked over there and realized he was right but wondered what was going on.

I wanted to ask, but I hesitated, realizing how much they hate me in this pack.

I took a deep breath and grabbed hold of Adrian's hand firmly as I pulled him along with me.

We walked towards the entrance, hoping to slip in unnoticed.

Luckily, the crowd remained distracted, still whispering about Adrian's resemblance to Alpha Ryan, giving me room to step into the house.

The pack doctor sat alone, his expression stern.

"Are you the next person?" he asked, with a calm and low voice.

"Not really, sir," I replied honestly.

The doctor frowned.

"Then why are you in here when it's not your turn?" he asked, his voice raised.

I felt guilty but had to explain myself.

"I'm sorry, sir, but the other people outside seem not to want to come in, so I had no other choice than to take their place."

The doctor's expression softened.

"Oh," he murmured.

"So, what do you want me to help you with today?" he inquired.

I poured out my concerns for my father's life.

"Is his eyes a little yellowish?" he asked.

I concentrated, trying to recall.

"Sir, I really can't say that for sure, but I know my father's eyes weren't the same color as they used to be," I replied.

The doctor nodded thoughtfully.

He asked more questions, and I answered honestly.

"Okay, I think your dad has been poisoned with wolfsbane potion," he announced.

My eyes widened in horror and disbelief as I found his words hard to believe.

"Who would want to do that to him?" The question tumbled out.

"It's a good thing you came here early enough; else he wouldn't have survived with that wolfsbane in his system one more day," he said. I sighed softly.

The doctor searched for the antidote, his movements swift and confident.

I watched, hoping he would find what he was looking for.

Meanwhile, Adrian had slipped away, unnoticed.

"Here, have this. It's the antidote," the doctor said, handing me a leaf.

I took it, clutching it tightly as I prayed in my heart that it works just perfectly well.

"Please, let this work," I murmured to myself.

"You will have to feed it to him and make sure he eats it once you get home," he instructed.

"Okay, sir, thank you so much," I said, standing up on my feet.

"You haven't paid," he stopped me, his voice firm.

I hastily dug into my purse and handed over the money.

"Okay, Adrian, it's time to go home," I said, turning around.

Panic washed over me, my heart racing, as I could not find Adrian anywhere.

I rushed out of the pack doctor's house.

Where was Adrian?

The crowd outside seemed to close in.

I scanned the area, my eyes searching wildly. Where had he gone?

"Adrian!" I called out, my voice shaking.

My child, my precious child, where are you?