Raised Among Alphas

47 - To-Do List

Alora POV

Ithax and I were only steps away from Sophia's room when I took a step back before getting too close freeing myself from Ithax's arm around my waist.

"Everything okay?" He turned to ask me.

"Yes, I just... I think it's better if you go alone. Take your time, I have to go visit the doctor anyway." I said ending with a smile.

It's not that I have a problem with Sophie, not even Thana is upset. How could she after being marked by her mate, she is still high on pheromones. I just don't want to be intruding on his moment. I could feel how much Ithax had been missing his pup, he's been looking forward to this moment for a while and I don't want to meddle.

"I thought we were going together later. Tell me, what's wrong?" He furrowed his dark eyebrows at me.

"Nothing is wrong, I just want you to have your time with your pup and Sophie without me intruding. And also, I do need to go to see the doctor before I run out of time." I wicked an eye at him hoping a little bit of humor would distract him from my explanation to ditch him.

"Alora, you are my family now. You wouldn't be intruding, and I don't want you to ever feel that way." Ithax stood before me bringing my chin up with his hand and sealing his gesture with a soft kiss.

I cleared my throat as a wave of memories from the last couple of days of his lips flooded my brain. Come on Alora, not now, we have things to do.

"Thank you. But still, you should probably catch up with Sophie, and I'll join you on the next visit." I said under my breath knowing Ithax would be the only one able to hear me.

"I'll see you soon," I added before he could have time to convince me to stay.

He accepted reluctantly and we both walked in opposite directions.

Truth is I have a lot of things to do. At the top of the list is obviously going straight to the Doctor to get a shot. Then I have to find Thierot to thank him for all of his support during my torture. And then of course... Kasthor. What am I even going to tell him? I need to check on him since he was basically put in a coma against his will. Also, Dylan and his sexy vampire sisters. What happened to them? Oh shit, Roger. I have to check on him too and ask him how our squad is doing. And then the rogue we spared the day of the attack, what happened to him?

Agh, so much to do and so little time.

By the time I was done arranging my to-do list on my head, I was already in front of the doctor's clinic.

"Are you sure you want this?" The doctor asked me while he was preparing the needle with the substance that was meant to keep me from getting pregnant.

"Yes, I am not ready to have a pup yet," I told him as I rested my head down on the bed he told me to lie down on.

"You might experience some headaches, discomfort in the zone of the injection such as a sore muscle, dizziness, and nausea are all normal the first twenty-four hours but if the symptoms persist you should come to me. The serum is meant to increase the acidity levels of your uterus making it inhospitable for any fertilized egg. It doesn't speed the process of your heat, nor does it alter the days it will take your body to dispose of the unplanted egg and cleanse your uterus. Do you understand all that?" The doctor asked me.

"Yes." I nodded and then he came close to me pulling down on my clothes just enough to expose the upper half of one of my buttcheeks and he pierced my skin with the cold needle.

Why do I suddenly feel so guilty? He did say fertilized egg, right? I mean, I would be pregnant but the shot would prevent me from carrying a pup. I know I am not ready for that, and Ithax supports me. So, why do I feel so guilty?