Howling at the Moons

CH 59: Bad Reactions

PHANA'S POV

Ming makes a few phone calls while we're on the road. I think he's discussing Yo with the doctor we're heading to now. It takes about 15 minutes for us to get to the location, but there are people waiting with a stretcher to take Yo inside. Ming, Forth, and Beam have to force me to give him to the doctors, my wolf fought me the whole time, he didn't want our mate out of our sight again.

The five of us follow them in and stand waiting outside the doors to the hallway they took him into. I'm pacing back and forth, and the guys are looking between me and the doors Yo is behind, with worried eyes.

When the doctor comes out, he confirms Yo's concussion and says they're working to counteract the drugs in his system. Apparently, there were traces of at least three different kinds of sedatives in him and mixing them has caused a bad reaction. The doctor said he'll have to stay there at least a day or two, depending on how well he reacts to the treatment, but he expected Yo to recover fully.

Slumping into a chair in relief, I ask. "When can I see him?"

"As soon as we finish stabilizing him and move him to a private room." I thank the doctor and he walks away.

"I'm going in to see Yo. Wait here, I'll be right back." Ming says as he starts to push through the double doors in front of us.

"N'Ming, the doctor said not yet." Kit calls to him.

Ming just gives Kit then the rest of us an annoyed look. "He's mine to protect. He always has been and always will be. I'm going. Just wait here, I'll be back."

I watch as Ming walks through the doors. I need to pull myself together before I see Yo and I don't want to piss off the hospital staff because I'll be staying with him while he's here.

"Guys," I catch all of their attentions, but then can only stare at the floor as I say, "I can't thank you enough for all you've done to help me get Yo back. I... I..."

Kit walks over and sits next to me, putting his arm around my shoulders. "Ai'Stupid, we're your friends. We're here when you need us. That's what friends do."

Looking my friends over, all I can say is, "Thank you."

"Bah! Stop being mushy. Save it for your mate." Beam smacks me lightly on the head, and I just smile at him.

Ming walks back through the double doors before I can say anything else. "He's stable and they're moving him to a room now. They're keeping him unconscious, at least until the drug interaction issues are solved."

"I'll be staying here with Yo. I know everyone must be tired, you don't have to wait. Go home and get some rest."

Forth looks around, taking in the looks on everyone's faces, "We will, after we see Yo."

Beam just huffs in agreement and Ming and Kit give me nods. I can't argue with their stubbornness right now.

Finally, a nurse came to let us know Yo was in his room and we could see him. She gave Ming a nasty glare as she told us to follow her and walked away, but he just sneered at her back and pulled Kit along beside him down the hall.

When we enter the room, we all crowd around Yo's bed. Kit looks him over for a minute and gently touches his bruised cheek before saying bye and walking out of the room. Ming, standing at the end of the bed, watches him leave then comes forward. He bends down to whisper something into Yo's ear, ruffles his hair gently, and follows Kit out.

Forth and Beam are standing on either side of the bed and I watch as they each run their fingers along the white bandages covering the rope burns on Yo's wrists, before glancing up at each other. They seem to be talking along their link, about what I'm not sure.

Beam looks over at me sharply, "When do you plan to deal with Park?"

I'm taken aback a little by his question. I haven't had time to think about it, but for now the answer is simple, "It'll have to wait till Yo is out of the hospital. His health is the only thing I can focus on right now."

"Tell us when you're ready." Forth demands.

"I will." They both nod at me, then leave. It seems we all want a piece of Park. Too bad my friends will have to wait in line.

Finally, I'm alone with my mate. Sitting down in the chair beside his bed, I pick up his small hand, cradling it in mine. I can only wait for him to wake up.

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PACK ALPHA PANITCHAYASAWAD POV (WAYO'S DAD)

"WHAT!" I roar as I jump to my feet. The door to my office slams open and both guards are inside with me in a second. I hold my hand up to signal them to silence as I listen to Ming explain what's happened to my son.

"Why didn't you call me sooner?!?"

"Alpha, there was nothing you could have done but worried. We knew who took him, we only had to find him. I used all the pack's resources you have given me access to over the years. Trust me, Alpha, I did everything you would have done. You can contact P'Yut if you want to question him."

"That is not the point, Nong!" I take a few deep breaths and try to calm myself. "Where is my son now?"

I listen as he gives me the doctor's name, phone number, and the address of the hospital, a small discreet one for our kind. "I will contact the doctor as soon as we're done speaking."

"Yes, Alpha. Also, we have Park, the person who kidnapped and injured Wayo, currently detained. P'Yut will be transporting him and the wolves who helped him, to one of our properties this afternoon."

"Why do I know that name?"

"He's the wolf we were concerned with from the welcome event and the one Yo had a problem with in the club. After our research into him, we had him removed from school and called home, Alpha."

"Yes, I remember now." I pause to think over my options. "N'Ming, I will be there tomorrow. I'll see my son and Phana and then you'll take me to see this Park person."

"Yes, Alpha." Ming disconnects, and I hang as well.

Looking to the two Epsilons standing in my office, I explain, "Wayo was kidnapped and abused, but Ming was able to recover him. He's currently in the hospital."

Both of the men look shocked. "Will he be alright?" Epsilon Sakda asks.

"I'm going to call the doctor now to discuss the situation. Find Kamon and Tasha and ask them to come to my office. Now, please."

"Yes, Alpha." They quickly leave to complete my request.

Running my hands through my hair, I try to calm myself. Someone dared to lay their hands on my son. Dared to injure him. I hope they've enjoyed their lives till now, because they won't live much longer.

They cannot possibly comprehend or be prepared for the wrath they have brought down upon themselves.

10.28.2017

Edited:  04.04.2018   9:48 pm  US CST