Chapter 11

The next day came, but the outing would not come off. Arlen caught a fever during the night.

Julius' nose was filled with soft pheromones. Indeed, it was no ordinary fever, and if he stayed put, every alpha nearby would come knocking. "The suppressants didn't work. SSorry, does it hurt badly?" He used a cold towel on Arlen's skin. His Master could barely make out words. Arlen's breath was shallow yet faint, and it frightened him.

Julius needed clarification. He could not leave Arlen in this state, yet whom would he call for help if not the Loughtys?

Out of the storm came a saviour in the form of a princess. "Julius...Arlen?" Ari showed up at the door. She had been waiting for her cousin for hours and had to come around to find out what was eating his time. "Julius, are you burning fragrance again? It's pretty strong." Ari made a forced entry after knocking so many times.

"Arlen!" She rushed to the bed in seconds, triggered by the youngster's whimpers. "What's wrong with him? Have