"What's the problem?" Veronica inquired, surprised.
"Uh, nothing." Jaxon clenched his teeth and slipped away from her, staggering to the restroom with one hand on his tummy.
Veronica seemed confused. She sat on the couch and looked down at the pail of ice cream on the floor.
'So, it is affecting him now. You've earned it. That evil man eventually got what he deserved.' Veronica was thrilled, relishing the retching sound coming from the bathroom. Yes. You can eat thousands of buckets of ice cream, but it doesn't mean it has no effect. Even though Jaxon's the Alpha of most powerful pack, he must bear that stomachache. Veronica couldn't sit still after a few minutes of listening to the sound.
'I-I made the ice cream, so what could I do if he blamed me?'
"Urgghhhh..!!! Aghh!"
Veronica grimaced as she hurried rapidly to the bathroom, resting against the door, and saw Jaxon's huge figure leaned over in the sink at 90 degrees, with the faucet turned to the utmost. He vomited at the sink, his face bloodless and drenched in a cold sweat, his palm pressing forcefully into his stomach.
She could almost feel his pain.
"Are you okay?" Veronica approached.
"Certainly not! No—" Jaxon didn't have the energy to talk.
Veronica, seeing his condition, replied, "I'll phone Uriel to take you to the hospital."
When she turned around to contact Uriel, she immediately heard a loud crash from behind her. She turned to see Jaxon sitting on the floor, his head resting against the cupboard beneath the sink, his face bloodless, and his eyes not as lively as usual. Veronica recognized the gleam in his eyes instantly.
Her heart warmed as she bent down beside Jaxon, "Come on, I'll help you up."
"Don't come near me!" Jaxon pushed one palm on his tummy, his thin lips slightly parted, and muttered faintly, "It's uncomfortable."
He had lost his typical attitude and egoism and seemed to be a sick youngster needing immediate attention.
Veronica reached out her palm and, after a few seconds of frozen air, she landed it on his back and rubbed softly, as if encouraging a kid. "It'll be alright in a little bit."
"Woman, I got a stomachache."
Where exactly should she pat? Even though she is comforting him, she can't take any action in this case. She can help others but not the great Alpha because if something is wrong, they could blame her.
Jaxon fixedly gazed at her, cold sweat on his brow, eyes hazy, not arrogant or overpowering as usual, simply waiting for something to happen. Veronica knelt alongside him, slid her hand to his tummy, and softly caressed it and Jaxon leaned in towards her.
Veronica glanced back instinctively but was abruptly drawn back by him. He carefully approached her arms, placing his head on her shoulders. He clung to her like a kid.
'Is he hurt or just acting?'
"Go ahead, Veronica," Jaxon said as he stretched and clasped his hand to her. His hands were as frigid as ice and encircled hers.
When Morgan was unwell, he usually leaned against her and clutched her hand, indicating where he was uncomfortable. He is like a child, just like his son. Veronica blinked her tired eyes, attempting to remove her hand. However, Jaxon leaned on her shoulder and murmured, "Your hand...why is it shaking?"
"..." Her muscles became tense.
"I know... what you... are thinking," he said, clutching her hand hard, his eyes half-squinting and sweat dripping from the corners of his eyes. His quiet voice was tinged with anguish.
"What?" Veronica crouched on the ground, stunned.
'How could he possibly know who I was thinking about...?'
"Your fingertips are your most sensitive spot. If I touch or kiss them, surely, you will shake," Jaxon whispered faintly, putting his massive palms around her hands.
Veronica was stunned in front of him. 'What was he thinking in these situations?'
"Your fingers are susceptible... you're a horny lady." Jaxon mocked and snorted.
'This man... is completely crazy!' Veronica was so enraged that she pushed him to the ground with all her might. "You're insane!"
*Bang*
Jaxon collapsed, his head slamming against the floor.
"Enough now, Jaxon Knight!" Veronica rose from the floor and glared at him fiercely, only to find him lying on the ground.
His eyes clenched firmly, without any response, and cold perspiration flowed down his face like rain.
'D-Did he faints?'
"Uriel!" Veronica shouted instantly. Jaxon's position seemed to be dire.
This night is doomed to be agitated.
Uriel ran towards them and dispatched Jaxon to the hospital in 10 minutes, accompanied by beta bodyguards and a team of private physicians, allowing Veronica to see his efficiency and ability. The whole top floor of the hospital was sealed off, and all medical personnel was instructed not to reveal the information.
It's just 10 minutes.
Veronica was stunned in the hallway and had no idea what to do. 'He should be fine now. He is Alpha.'
"The Alpha is not an ordinary. He normally goes to a private doctor for frequent check-ups. Today is a critical day. As a result, we must ensure that the information does not leak." Uriel explained with a small smile.
"Without a doubt!"
Jaxon is the Alpha of Dark Blood pack. If he gets any minor diseases, the elderly and other packs would most likely exaggerate his predicament, causing the packs' control to lose its balance. Indeed, many different packs of Alpha would run and fight for his power.
"I'm not going to reveal it," Veronica assured Uriel.
"Thank you, Luna."
"T-then I'm going back home. Morgan might be awake by now." Veronica bowed her head towards Uriel and exited after saying her goodbyes.
Jaxon's test results came back after Veronica exited. The Doctor stepped toward Uriel and explained. "The Alpha has acute gastroenteritis. After consuming 20 tubs of ice cream, he should be thankful that it wasn't stomach perforation. Acute gastroenteritis is not a serious illness. He needs a rest, and probably he will recover fast."
The Doctor left after Uriel showed his gratitude. After he got the results, he ran fast to chase Veronica.
Luckily, he made it.
"Wait. Luna, will you kindly accompany the Alpha in the ward for a while?"
"Why?" She had accompanied him to the hospital already. Isn't it kindness?
"In a coma, the Alpha has been calling your name. I believe he will recover fast with the accompany of yours. If the Alpha can't see you when he wakes up, I am afraid he will be angry," Uriel showed an apologetic look.
Jaxon's anger is uncontrollable.
"Call my name? How could he call my name? I was nothing more than a liar to him."
"Please come here, Luna." Uriel escorted Veronica inside the ward, and she was again taken aback by its opulence.
The ward is elegant and well-kept, furnished and outfitted with all kinds of furnishings and amenities, much like a presidential suite. It seems to be Uriel, the powerful beta's masterwork. Jaxon is getting the injection while lying on the extra-large bed, his eyes closed, and his thin lips pressed. This Jaxon is neither irritated nor aggressive. His beauty is apparent, and he is more attractive than most Alpha. Veronica occasionally believes he is the figure from her sketches, with no flaws in his looks.
"Veronica... Veronica. My Luna." Jaxon's thin lips were slightly open, and his mild voice was especially audible in the silent ward.
Veronica was surprised. 'Why did he call my name when he was in a coma?'
"See, Luna? I told you. The Alpha needs you right now," Uriel said.
"My mate... Veronica." Jaxon's fingers jerked, his forehead furrowed, and his lips whispered, "Veronica, keep rubbing."
Even in a coma, his voice sounded so commanding.
“Um? rub?”
Uriel remained quiet.
‘Damn it. I thought this arrogant Alpha Jaxon was in love with me, which is why he called me name in a coma! He wouldn't, of course! With his power, he could attract any woman. He wouldn't be staring at me directly if it weren't for the fact that I had given birth to a child for him!’ Veronica exhaled a sigh of comfort at this notion. "Can I go now, Uriel?"
"Of course," Uriel stared at her and nodded apologetically.
Veronica dashed out the door. Uriel scowled as he stared at Jaxon on the bed. Is he genuinely overthinking things? In the eyes of the Alpha, Veronica is nothing more than a heated sex tool. However, the Alpha never flew over to have ice cream.
"Haaa... Alpha." Uriel whispered.