The Alpha Who Cursed His Mate novel Chapter 19

"Relax, son, close your eyes and imagine yourself in human form, and you will shift back. It won't hurt,"

Closing my eyes, I imagine myself in human form as pain sears throughout my body as I shift back. My howl of pain turns into a human scream.

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," Astrid says, touching my forehead.

Seth leaves to get the Pack doctor while my mother 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?" Ryker suggests.

"Maybe," Astrid 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," Ryker 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 anything. But, for now, keep Magnus cool until his fever breaks,"

"Thank you, doctor," Ryker says and shows him out the door.

The morning arrives, and I'm still shaking. Mum had fallen asleep at some point. Her head rests on my bed.

Someone knocks at my door, stirring her awake.

"I'll be right back, Magnus," she whispers.

Opening my door, she greets May, Nina, Zak, and Flint.

"Dad just told us Magnus has a fever? Is he going to be, okay?" Josie asks.

"I'm sure once the fever breaks, he will be fine," Astrid assures them.

"Can we see him?" Nina asks.

"Yes, I'm sure Magnus would like to see you all,"

"I don't understand," Astrid says

"I have a friend, Yiselda, who may be able to help. Her visit will have to remain a secret, though. No one must know she was here or that she exists?" He warns.

"Why is that, Doctor Reed?" Nina asks.

"Because Yiselda is a witch, and with your permission, I'd like her to come here to meet and assess Magnus. She will see if any magic is involved."

"But I thought witches haven't existed in over a hundred years?" Ryker says.

"There is a small coven of witches that no one knows about that still exists. They don't make themselves known to the public for fear of being hunted and killed,"

"I see. If you think it will help Magnus, you have my approval," Dad says. The doctor nods and takes his leave. Nina sits back in the chair and holds my hand until Claire comes running up the stairs.

"Boo-boo," she yells, barging into my room.

"I heard what happened last night and was told you have a fever?" She says and discreetly nudges Nina to move. Nina frowns and stands with my parents. Claire takes the seat and grabs my hand, squeezing it too tight for my liking.

"Claire, I'm sure Magnus appreciates that you have come to see him, but he needs his rest, my dear," Astrid says.

"Oh, Luna, don't fret. I will take over and watch over him while you all rest. It's the least I can do since I am his girlfriend," she says while giving Nina a quick glare.