Chapter 6 Adrian

• SASHA'S POV
• “Wait, Sasha,” I heard my mom's voice from behind me, making me stop in my tracks and turn to face her.
• “Sasha, I can't let you do this today. I mean, you just got back here, so I don't think you should go and face those people now,” Mum suggested.
• I looked up at her, and all I could see was her sincere concern for me. But I stood firm, knowing how important this was for my father.
• “Look, Mum, I really need to do this. I know you are just concerned for me, and I totally appreciate it, but Dad's life is at stake here, and I will do anything to ensure that he is safe.” I paused to catch my breath before I continued.
• “Even if it's the last thing I do. Dad needs to be treated, and I'm the only one who can go out there.”
• “So I don't care what anyone says to me; as long as I can get the medicine Dad needs and see him back on his feet, then I'm satisfied,” I said, Mum remaining quiet as she stared at me for a while.
• Mum opened her mouth to protest, but I cut her off even before she could begin.
• “Please, Mum, don't try to stop me. I really need to do this,” I implored.
• Mum's expression softened, and the next thing she did made me smile. She pulled me into a warm hug, and I widened my eyes in surprise.
• “Okay, now let go. I need to leave. Time is running out,” I urged, gently pushing her away.
• “Please be safe,” she said while I nodded in assurance before turning around to leave.
• But just then, Adrian blocked my path, making me glance down at his little figure.
• “Mommy, are you heading out?” he asked, his small voice laced with concern.
• “Yes, I need to get your grandfather medication. He's really sick,” I explained, hoping he'd move aside.
• But Adrian stood firm, not making any attempt to leave the way.
• “Adrian, leave the way, please,” I requested, trying to hide my growing impatience.
• He didn't budge, gripping the door handle tightly.
• “What do you want, Adrian? Just tell me,” I asked, getting frustrated with his attitude.
• Adrian's face lit up with a smile.
• “I want to go with you, Mummy. Please don't say no,” he said, his words catching me off guard.
• I gasped, realizing what that meant; anxiety clouded me.
• If it were any of my other children, I wouldn't be this scared, but Adrian has such a strong resemblance to Alpha Ryan. The thought of him being out there in public frightens me.
• “I will also go with you if Adrian is going,” Ava chimed in, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
• I turned to face her, my frustration growing.
• “Me too,” Aiden added.
• My quadruplets stood united, ready to go with me and support each other.
• I felt overwhelmed, anxiety threatening to engulf me as I stood still, glancing from one to another.
• How could I protect them from the pack's evil people, who only hate me even though I did nothing to them?
• “Come on, guys, you should let your mummy go out on her own. Besides, we have a lot of catching up to do,” my mom said, pulling them into a warm hug, as I became hopeful.
• The others agreed and followed her, but Adrian persisted.
• “I want to go with you, Mummy,” he pleaded, his face slowly turning pale, like he was going to break into tears any moment.
• I knew better than to allow him to release the tears he was trying to form. So I had to surrender to his demand.
• “Get into the car,” I said, and his face lit up as he rushed towards the black car.
• As we arrived at the pack doctor's house, a sea of people waited outside, making me feel more frustrated than ever.
• I knew I did not have much time; my dad's life was at stake here, and here I was standing before a crowd.
• I sighed softly, realizing we'd be here for a while. Without hesitation, I joined the long line.
• Whispers began to circulate among the crowd. “This little boy looks so much like Alpha Ryan,” they murmured.
• Unease crept over me as I listened to them talking.
• “Do you think he is Alpha Ryan's son?” More whispers spread, increasing my anxiety.
• All I wished for right now was to get out of here, but I just couldn't leave without getting my father's medicine.
• I wrapped my hands around Adrian, holding him closer.
• “He might be because the resemblance is just too great,” another person chimed in, eyes fixed on Adrian.
• Tension radiated through me, fear for Adrian's safety growing.
• Everyone's attention focused on us, making me feel trapped and vulnerable.
• I regretted bringing Adrian, wishing I'd left him safe at home.
• Among my quadruplets, Adrian's resemblance to Alpha Ryan was too great, yet he was the one who chose to come out here with me.
• Right now, I wished Adrian was like the other three, who had a mix of Alpha Ryan's and my features.
• “Mummy, isn't it time to go and see the doctor?” Adrian asked.
• His words snapped me back to reality as I looked at the crowd again.
• “No, there are so many people here, so we have to wait for our turn,” I replied.
• “But the people inside have come out already, and no one else is going in,” Adrian told me.
• I looked over there and realized he was right but wondered what was going on.
• I wanted to ask, but I hesitated, realizing how much they hate me in this pack.
• I took a deep breath and grabbed hold of Adrian's hand firmly as I pulled him along with me.
• We walked towards the entrance, hoping to slip in unnoticed.
• Luckily, the crowd remained distracted, still whispering about Adrian's resemblance to Alpha Ryan, giving me room to step into the house.
• The pack doctor sat alone, his expression stern.
• “Are you the next person?” he asked, with a calm and low voice.
• “Not really, sir,” I replied honestly.
• The doctor frowned.
• “Then why are you in here when it's not your turn?” he asked, his voice raised.
• I felt guilty but had to explain myself.
• “I'm sorry, sir, but the other people outside seem not to want to come in, so I had no other choice than to take their place.”
• The doctor's expression softened.
• “Oh,” he murmured.
• “So, what do you want me to help you with today?” he inquired.
• I poured out my concerns for my father's life.
• “Are his eyes a little yellowish?” he asked.
• I concentrated, trying to recall.
• “Sir, I really can't say that for sure, but I know my father's eyes weren't the same color as they used to be,” I replied.
• The doctor nodded thoughtfully.
• He asked more questions, and I answered honestly.
• “Okay, I think your dad has been poisoned with wolfsbane potion,” he announced.
• My eyes widened in horror and disbelief as I found his words hard to believe.
• “Who would want to do that to him?” The question tumbled out.
• “It's a good thing you came here early enough; else he wouldn't have survived with that wolfsbane in his system one more day,” he said. I sighed softly.
• The doctor searched for the antidote, his movements swift and confident.
• I watched, hoping he would find what he was looking for.
• Meanwhile, Adrian had slipped away, unnoticed.
• “Here, have this. It's the antidote,” the doctor said, handing me a leaf.
• I took it, clutching it tightly as I prayed in my heart that it would work just perfectly well.
• “Please, let this work,” I murmured to myself.
• “You will have to feed it to him and make sure he eats it once you get home,” he instructed.
• “Okay, sir, thank you so much,” I said, standing up on my feet.
• “You haven't paid,” he stopped me, his voice firm.
• I hastily dug into my purse and handed over the money.
• “Okay, Adrian, it's time to go home,” I said, turning around.
• Panic washed over me, my heart racing, as I could not find Adrian anywhere.
• I rushed out of the pack doctor's house.
• Where was Adrian?
• The crowd outside seemed to close in.
• I scanned the area, my eyes searching wildly. Where had he gone?
• “Adrian!” I called out, my voice shaking.
• My child, my precious child, where are you?