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,"