“I’m also surprisingly hungry. How about food?”
“I can get Laura to make you some chicken soup. If you can keep that down we’ll see about something else. You’re still not out of the forty-eight hours yet,” Robbie reminded him.
“I know, mum said it wasupto forty-eight hours, but apart from the pain from being sick, I actually don’t feel too bad.”
“And we want you to keep getting better,” Robbie cautioned.
“Yeah, I get that.”
“Now let me take some bloods, do some checks and we can let the others back in.”
CHAPTER 33
Jacob had eaten the chicken broth Laura had made him and kept it down, which everyone was thankful for.
It was getting late when Jacob noticed everyone was flagging. “Okay, friends, away to bed with you all.”
“We can stay,” Joe said, ending with a yawn.
“Nope, off you go. I’m getting better, no longer about to die, and hoping to have sleep as well.”
“If you’re sure,” Ezzy said.
“Totally. You too, Doc, Fran.”
“Really?” Fran said, looking at him.
“Okay, you can stay.”
“We’ll go, but if you need anything, just call,” Robbie said.
“Promise,” Fran said.
“Night everyone, see you all tomorrow. Thanks for staying with me.”
“Silly Jacob. You’re our friend, where else would we be?” Finn replied, patting his leg.
“And don’t forget, I came looking for you. Of course I’d sit with you,” Joe added.
After another round of goodnights, everyone left until only Fran and Jacob were left, but before the door closed, Berni walked in.
He looked at Jacob and smiled. “You’re looking better.”
“I’m feeling better. Thank you for what you did, you literally saved my life.”
“I honestly didn’t think it would work, but it was worth a try. Robbie told me you may have long term issues, but we’ll do everything we can to help you.”
“Thank you, Alpha. Fran and I would also like to take up your offer of living here.”
Berni smiled. “Excellent. I will assign you two a suite of rooms, so you have your own lounge, dining room, and kitchen. We can have your mother’s furniture moved in when it arrives, and any furniture you want to keep, Franny.”
Fran nodded. “Thanks, Uncle.”
“Now it’s late, so I’ll leave you to rest and see you both in the morning.”
“Night, Alpha,” Jacob said.
“Call me Berni,” the Alpha said, patting Jacob’s leg. He then left the room, closing the door behind him.
