Adversity

XXII

Sarawat and Tine stood outside the private room while the doctor examined Rain. The couple were drenched due to worry as they impatiently waited for the doctor to announce what was wrong with their cub.

Already Tine informed the group about Rain fainting and then bringing him to hospital. Charlie and Sky were to react first and text about being on the way. Sarawat peaks inside in worry, hoping that the doctor could explain the situation to them soon.

A nurse came out and spoke respectfully, “Khun, please come in…”

Sarawat and Tine rushed inside, Tine quickly took side next to Rain and gently touched his hair while looking at pale omega. The saline was attached to Rain while monitoring was showing his Blood pressure and pulse

“What’s wrong with our cub, doctor?” Sarawat asked doctor who seems like helpless before he answered

“It’s not serious, please be assured…”

“Then why did he faint? Rain hasn’t been feeling well lately…” Tine pointed out in frustration

“That’s because of pheromones deficiency…” Doctor told them in serious voice which surprised the couple

“Pheromone deficiency?” Tine repeated as he share look with Sarawat

“Yes, newly mated omegas need to be surrounded by their partner’s pheromones! Also in your son’s case the marking seems a bit messy as the alpha didn’t eject enough of their pheromones….”

“Wait a minute! Marking? What are we talking about? Rain doesn’t have mate…” Sarawat interrupted the doctor and spoke while frowning

“How’s that possible? Didn’t you notice a change in his pheromone? Plus look at his gland…” Doctor explains as he titled Rain’s head at one side showing the omega gland.

Sarawat’s eyes widen due to shock while Tine gasped in surprise, he quickly leans closer to get better view and found Rain’s gland all swollen and red

“But…But…” Tine shutter in confusion and quickly looks at Sarawat

Doctor noticed the stunned expression of the couple and hesitated before he continued, “Feeling tired, breaking in sweat, trembling. Patient might also be feeling lost and frustrated….”

The couple's faces darken as they realised how Rain seems to have all the symptoms. They didn’t know how to react, the first question that crossed their mind was whether Rain was forced by an alpha.

The thought alone turned Sarawat’s eyes red, Tine quickly rushed to Sarawat’s side and grabbed his hand to calm him and then spoke, “Rain used to complain about feeling uncomfortable, he even ended up crying feeling frustrated and lost…”

“Hm… This is a normal phenomenon for newly marked couples, just call his partner and let them stay together till your son gets adapted to this new change. Mostly this is seens with pairs with high compatibility. I shall let the patient rest, please call me in case of any emergency…” The doctor left along with the nurse while both Sarawat and Tine didn’t know how to deal with the situation.

“When the hell did this happen?! How could it’s possible for us not to notice it?” Sarawat looks at Tine in frustration as he speaks.

Tine remained quiet as he wasn’t sure about it either, Tine panic as he thought about Rain going on trip crossed his mind but decided not to inform Sarawat about it till Rain wakes up

“Let him wake, I feel Rain doesn’t know about it too…..” Tine pats Sarawat’s shoulder when saw him tense.

“Like we have any choice…” Sarawat whispered darkly as he watched unconscious Rain.