Chapter 102
Thursday, January 25th
(Cole’s POV)
I stir slowly awake, taking my time to orientate myself to my surroundings. I haven’t slept that well in a while and it’s quite refreshing.
I stretch my entire body out and yelp as I’m quickly reminded of my injuries. I look down to see the alpha’s daughter stirring around in response to my dramatic awakening back to reality.
She sits up in the bed, allowing the blanket to slide off her shoulders. My breathing tightens as she looks down at me.
“Hi.”
Her voice is happy and bubbly like nothing happened last night.
“Hi.” I respond back with uncertainty. “How are you feeling?”
“Better.”
I nod my head but stop as I hear her stomach grumble. We both look at her stomach as she rubs it gently.
“Dinner didn’t stay last night.”
“I’m sorry.”
I apologize remembering what the alpha said about her being an intuitive. She shakes her head.
“Don’t be.”
I give her a gentle smile as I push a lock of hair out of her face and behind her ear. I look around and quickly spot a digital clock indicating that it’s half past seven.
“How about you head to the bathroom first? I will need a few minutes before we leave.”
“Okay.”
She states playfully as she slides off the bed. My stomach gurgles and aches as I wait but to my fortune she’s quickly finished and back to the bed.
“I found the remote. Find yourself some cartoons. I’ll leave the door cracked so you can talk to me if you want but don’t come in. I don’t know if you’re allowed in the bathroom with your parents but it’s important that you understand you can’t do that with me.”
She nods her head as she takes the remote and starts channel surfing. Unfortunately that doesn’t last long.
“What are we doing next?”
Her voice resonates from the doorway.
“What do you normally do?”
“Get dressed, then get breaky.”
“Do you mean breakfast?”
“Uh hum, that word’s hard for me.”
“It’s a big word for a little to say.”
“Maddie can say it.”
“Oh yeah. Are you two identical? Do you look the same?”
“No. Maddie has brown eyes like daddy and is bigger. She was born first on the tenth.”
“Oh yeah, you’re born on a different day than your twin?”
“Yes sir. Daddy said I got stuck and it took a long time for me to leave mommy. When I did leave her it was the next day and I couldn’t breathe so I stayed in the hospital while mommy and Maddie went home.”
“Sounds a lot like me.”
I open the door slowly not knowing if she was sitting against it. I find her sitting against the jam just outside the door. I squat down to her level as she stands.
“So what do you say to getting out of here. Dr. Pierce said she was only putting me in this room because I was too tired to make it upstairs. Do you know your way around?”
“The places mommy, daddy and nanny take me too.”
She giggles while nodding.
“Okay then, little lady. Care to escort a gentleman around?”
She jumps in excitement bringing a smile to my face. I have no memory of anyone showing such excitement to spend time with me. It’s definitely a refreshing change of pace and for once I’m genuinely happy and relaxed.
“Let’s start with getting upstairs. We need to get you dressed for the day.”
I stand up and hold out my hand, turning the tv and lights off before exiting the room. The cold tile floor in the hallway takes my breath away as soon as my feet hit instantly making me wish I had a pair of socks to make the transition from the carpeted room we were in to the tile a little easier.
“Alpha Redmen.”
I cringe as I hear my title being used. I turn to see Dr. Pierce jogging down the hallway towards me.
“I’m glad I caught up with you. The pharmacy dropped off your meds this morning. Singulair, Trelegy and three rescue inhalers. I was shocked to find that they don’t stock nebulizers. They usually have to be ordered. I called Dr. Carter and the medication he’s sending us for you does not include a nebulizer so I’ve ordered one, it should be here Friday. How often do you run the nebulizer treatments when you don’t have to ration your meds.” I sigh hard as I think.
“There’s never been a time that I haven’t needed to ration medication. My normal schedule has always been Trelegy in the morning, Singulair and Effexor in the evenings, nebulizer right before bed.”
“It’s always been once a day.”
“When I manage to create a small stockpile then I stick to once a day unless I get tight or have a major attack then I’ll use it more.”
“Okay, so after dinner tonight I’ll meet you in the med room next door to alpha and show you how to work the nebulizer in there until we get you a machine.”
“Yes ma’am. Do you know where alpha is? It seems he accidentally left a little one behind when he and luna went to bed last night.”
“I see.”
Dr. Pierce responds looking fondly upon Madilyn. She hands me the white bag of medication while reaching out to Madilyn who eagerly jumps into her arms. She tosses her just barely into the air causing giggles to escape before bringing her into her chest.
“How are you feeling this morning?”
“Better. Cole helped a lot.”
“Yes, he did. Your dad’s looking better as well.”
“You saw him.”
“Yes, I did. We ate breakfast together about an hour ago. He told me last night to let you sleep. That’s why I didn’t wake you. I’m just happy I ran into you so I could get you started on some of your meds.”
She explains as she hands Madilyn back over to me.
“We will start you on Effexor once we can get you off the stronger pain killers. It doesn’t mix well with anti inflammatories. Until we get you back to the prospect’s dorm Demetri wants you to ask for the Ativan. He wants to lower the dosage that Dr. Carter has had you on in the past. He feels that it’s too strong so he wants to track the dosage and how often you take it for the next few weeks. How are you feeling? Would you like another shot of toradol? I know you don’t like shots but it did seem to compliment the Vicodin well last night.”
“I think I’m just going to stick with the Vicodin for now.”
“That’s fine. Just let me know if you need something stronger. I’m also going to help with bandage changes on that burn until the infection resolves. I need you to continue the antibiotics and steroids that I’ve already given you.”
“Yes ma’am, thank you. Do you know where I can find alpha?”
“He’s around. I’m certain you’ll run into him eventually. Don’t think too much about having Madilyn. Demetri doesn’t forget his children.”
“You’re saying he didn’t leave her with me by accident?”
“No Cole. He and Luna Lilly would have never let you near her if they didn’t trust you. Let her guide you through her day here. I think you’ll be surprised with the way things are.”
I nod quietly, not certain how to interpret the information I was just given. The alpha’s four year old daughter was purposely left to sleep with me last night and by all appearances, I’m to take care of her until alpha takes her back.
“Are you okay?”
Her sweet voice brings me out of my thoughts. I smile nervously as I answer her honestly.
“I’m just a little nervous to take care of you by myself.”
“You don’t know how?”
She asks nervously as I put her down, take her hand and start walking to the end of the hall.
“Well, considering you’re four I don’t see it as being overly complicated but I’m not allowed to be near the pups in my pack and I don’t have any pups myself. I helped with my friend’s siblings five years ago. They were one, three and five at the time.”
She tugs on my hand guiding me towards the stairs, I allow myself to follow easily. I notice that the pack house is mostly quiet, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle I see back home.
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