Chapter 14

My mother falls to her knees and tries to comfort me. I’m covered in sweat and feel immense pain.

‘What is wrong with him, Ryker?’

‘I don’t know. Magnus shouldn’t be in pain. I’ve never seen a shift like this before. Something isn’t right. Let’s get Magnus to his room and call the Pack doctor.’

Seth, Leon, and my dad carry me to my room.

‘He’s got a fever.’ Mum says, touching my forehead.

Seth leaves to get the Pack doctor while mum stays by my side, wiping my face with a cold face washer. My whole body is shaking, and I cannot speak.

‘Maybe it has something to do with shifting early?’ Dad suggests.

‘Maybe.’ Mum frowns.

The pack doctor arrives and takes my obs.

‘He has a fever, but I’m struggling to see how it has anything to do with shifting. And you mentioned he was in immense pain when he shifted back?’

‘Yes, he was screaming in pain, doctor.’ Dad says.

‘I see, well, I don’t know what to say. I’ve never seen anything like this. I’ll take some blood samples and see if I can find any