章節 178: Chapter 170: I'll go through it
Amber was studying in her room when a text message came in from her phone. She picked it up and saw it was from Erick. Apparently, he was texting to apologize that he couldn't come over and had to go somewhere. Amber was a bit confused since she did not think that she made any plans with him. She frowned, wondering what it was that made him unable to come over.
She inwardly sighed. She still feels like, even though he has opened up to her to being a shifter, there were some things that he was hiding from her. But she couldn't figure out what and why.
She placed the phone back face-down on the table and continued studying. Because their teacher had mentioned that there might be some surprise tests but she did not mention when. She could not afford getting a red mark on her report card.
Amber actually wasn't the studious type but she did not like surprise tests and does not like to be caught unaware.
Her brother, Remi, was on her bed, reading one of her Harry Potter's books. Since he hardly spent time with his sister, whenever she was at home, he would come to her room and stay with her.
Although he likes to be with her, they were both quiet, not talking. It was like they just enjoyed the presence of each other, appreciating the peaceful moments. Remi was a quiet boy in the first place so the atmosphere between these siblings were always like this.
An hour later, their mother had knocked on Amber's door, telling her that it was time for dinner. Remi already had his dinner earlier since he has a different timing when it comes to his meal, due to his medication. Nevertheless, it did not stop him from joining in. Amber did tell him to just wait in her room but he did not want to.
So, the two women had their dinner together, with Remi joining them. Eren Keene, Amber and Remi's father, was working outstation so he wouldn't be able to join them. He would only return home in a couple of weeks.
While they were eating, Amber would talk with Remi now and then until her mother, Syden Greer, asked her daughter where Erick was. It has been a while since she last saw him.
Amber shrugged. "He went somewhere," she said nonchalantly as she stabbed a broccoli, using her fork.
Her mother tutted at her. "Why do you act as if it wasn't any of your concern?" she asked. "Did you have a fight with him?"
Amber looked surprised at her mother's question as she quickly shook her head. "No, I don't. Of course, I didn't. Why would I fight with him?" she said quickly in confusion.
Her mother sighed. Sometimes her daughter can be so unromantic and a bit obtuse when it comes to love. It was such a surprise that Erick, a good-looking young man, would fall for her. Despite being her daughter, she too does not know what Erick sees in her. Amber can be a bit tomboyish but apparently, she has her unique charms that made Erick fall for her. Again, Syden did not know the true origins of the young man.
"Not going out for a date?" her mother asked her again.
Amber shook her head as she continued to eat her dinner quietly.
They continued to eat their dinner quietly as her mother changed the topic of conversation.
Soon after, the three of them continued to spend the time together by watching a movie in the living room before going to bed.
However, Amber was still awake at that time as she looked at her phone, as if she was waiting for someone.
Earlier, she did not mind that Erick was being quiet as she assumed that he must be really busy. But since it was already late, she further assumed that he would already be free. Apparently not.
She wondered what he could be doing at that hour to make him be so busy to text her.
She let out a long sigh as she fell face first on her bed. She grabbed her pillow and snuggled in.
That same evening.
Erick was standing inside the Cairin Alpha's house at the Cairin Oaks, together with other packmates from the Kendall pack.
They were still in discussion in regards to Latham's hand, with Isaiah Cairin and Fergus Cairns heading the talk.
When the Kendall pack had arrived at the Oaks, Isaiah, Ezekiel and Makena were waiting for them at the entrance to welcome them. They looked slightly surprised when they saw Bastian in their group. After a brief explanation from Fergus as to why he was with them and that they do not mind him joining in, Isaiah nodded and guided them to his house.
Once inside, Isaiah began to tell them of the methods that they would need to do and they needed the Kendall pack's consent to continue the procedure.
Fergus reassures them that he has his Alpha's permission to make the decision for Latham, as well as Melody's agreement.
A few minutes later, the Kendall pack was shocked when they heard what was needed to fully cure the side-effect of Latham's hand. It appears that they needed to use wolfsbane to cure the hand. Although wolfsbane was known to be a werewolf's kryptonite, it also worked as their remedies. Yet again, it was unsure of how it being a remedy may help in this case.
According to the Cairin pack doctor, he explained that the wolfsbane will be made into powder and would need to be rubbed all over Latham's hand. As the weakness of the werewolves, it can be excruciating painful and Latham has to endure the pain.
Once the powder has fully absorbed Latham's blood, they will need to extract the blood from him so that the healing process could resume.
After listening to the pack doctor, Melody was feeling conflicted. She wanted her mate to be healed but at the same time, she could not bear to see him in pain. For a werewolf, just being near wolfsbane was painful, what more when your body absorbed it. Hence why she was feeling perturb.
They were all silent once the pack doctor was done talking. Some of them were looking at Latham, waiting for his answer whether he wanted to continue with the healing process.
Latham turned to look to Fergus, as if he was asking for permission to voice out his thoughts and opinions.
Fergus nodded, silently saying without words that whatever decision Latham had chosen, the Kendall pack were behind him. They will support whatever decision he makes.
Latham looked down at his amputated hand, which was still wrapped in bandages. Although it did not look like he was hurting, Melody, who stood near him, could see his other hand twitching as if he was trying to hold onto the pain. It appears that the side-effect of using Makena's blood was hurting him.
Melody walked closer to her mate and held his amputated hand tenderly with her two hands.
Latham turned to look at her and could see tears about to fall from her eyes. His heart melted from the love and concern she had for him. If he did not continue with the healing process, there might be a chance that the side-effect will overtake his mind since it was spreading and there would also be a chance for him to turn to rogue.
If he did continue, although it was painful, he might heal. Again, there would be other circumstances whereby the healing process might not work.
In short, there were risks on both sides. And he needed to make the decision right there as to not waste time and to ensure the spread would not worsen.
Soon after, Latham looked up with a determined look on his face and said, "I'll go through it."
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