Chapter 262

Chapter 262: Overslept

Ashton opened his eyes to a noise of beeping. The things were still hazy and unclear, but he could tell that he was having a hard time breathing. He tried to talk, but his voice was a bit groggy. “Where am I?” He asked

Things finally focused and he looked around himself, to find himself in the hospital set up with gawking but stunned eyes of Caleb on himself. “Caleb, what’s...” He started to ask but he was engulfed in a giant hug which almost broke his ribs.

“I’m so glad you wrote up” Caleb whispered in his ears.

“Why won’t I? I was tired so I guess I overslept” Ashton replied with a yawn.

“Overslept”? Caleb scoffed. “Do you have any idea how long you were asleep”? Caleb asked.

“A whole Day”? Ashton guessed. He had once done it before when he was at the brink of exhaustion due to being unable to sleep for a few days while they were on the run. Being a strong wolf, he was the one of the wolves to keep lookouts while others slept.

“Four Days,” Caleb declared.

.....

Ashton blinked but somehow his eyes widened. “F..Four Days? Really”? He mumbled, unable to believe it.

“Why else would I bring you here? I was worried you were in some kind of coma or something. Your body was so cold”. Caleb sighed, biting his lower lip. “The doctor’s however just said that you were asleep, but you wouldn’t wake up no matter how much they tried”.

“I’m sorry” Ashton mumbled.

“Why are you sorry?” Caleb groaned with annoyance. “Tell me something, has this ever happened to you... before?”

“Sleeping? No. Long blackouts? Yes. When I am in rut” Ashton shrugged recalling his memory blackouts.

“This wasn’t rut,” Caleb noted.

“Nope” Ashton shook his head. He recalled the chat he had with his wolf, wondering if he should try and talk to Caleb about it. They way Alvaro spoke about hiding who he was... he wasn’t sure how to explain everything.

Before he could come to any conclusion, The Doctor along with a nurse walked in. The Doctor examined him properly, including throwing lights into his eyes and after he was done he declared, “You seem to be doing fine. How do you feel”? He asked.

“Tired, but also refreshed”? Ashton guessed. “I feel like I just woke up”. He shrugged.

“I see”. The Doctor nodded.

“Is there something to be worried about”? Caleb asked, concerned for his mate.

“From what I can tell, he is just as fine as any other wolf”. The Doctor declared. “I’ll get your discharge ready”.

“Wait, what if it happens again”? Caleb stopped the doctor.

“Bring him here, we’ll evaluate further.” The doctor assured and left.

“Caleb, I’m fine,” Ashton assured his mate.

“Remember what you said to me? That you would always worry about me no matter how tough I am. It goes both ways”. Caleb declared.

“I know. I hate to worry you, but trust me. I am fine”. Ashton nodded.

Caleb let out a deep breath before he spoke, “I still don’t understand how this happened? Do you.. have any theories?”

“Well..” Ashton trailed off. Caleb raised an eyebrow but before he could talk, Christian walked in through the door.

Ashton was surprised to see him, but then he realized that it’s been almost a week since he left. “I see you are finally awake”. He snorted.

“Did you... leave midway because of me”? Ashton was shocked. Given how Caleb was worried about him, it would make sense Christian came back to take over the pack duties from his brother.

“Don’t be stupid. I didn’t even know you were in the hospital until I got back” Christian shot Caleb a glare. “My brother who promised to keep me updated forgot to mention you”. Christian remarked sarcastically.

“Well, for someone who took over pack duties for the first time, I think I did pretty great” Caleb declared smugly.

Christian gave him an unamused look before he sighed, “Yeah, things are alright here”. He looked back at Ashton and informed him, “Your mother is on her way. She’ll be here soon”. Christian patted Ashton’s back. “I’d say get rest but... I think you had plenty already” Ashton chuckled faintly at that before Christian left.

“So, you were saying”? Caleb reminded one Christian was gone. Ashton frowned to which he continued, “It seemed like you know what happened”.

“Oh... I don’t actually. But...” Ashton trailed off again. He decided to link Caleb and show him instead of telling him and once he was done Caleb was in awe.

“You.. you were in that prison of yours. Maybe that’s why you were cold”. Caleb mumbled as if he had an epiphany. Ashton frowned so Caleb explained, recalling his own experience when he had encountered Alvaro in Ashton’s head.

“I see...” Ashton mumbled once Caleb was done.

“So that’s how your parents looked like” Caleb mumbled after a minute of silence.

“I guess. I forgot how they looked like” Ashton mumbled. “Without any picture or anything... I didn’t have anything to remind me of them. I’m glad Alvaro remembers them” Ashton declared.

“Me too. I finally got to see them”. Caleb smiled as well.

That’s when Mrs Parker walked in their room, “Oh my boy, you are finally awake”! She exclaimed with Joy. At this point, Ashton was really embarrassed. The more people treated him like he was sick, the sicker (A/N: pun intended) he actually got.

“Mom, I am fine” He declared through the suffocating hug of his mom.

“If you had slept any longer I would have called your Sisters home” she huffed.

“Mom! The girls need their education.” Ashton argued.

“Big talk from the guy who dropped out in the first year.” Mrs Parker rolled her eyes. “Son, you need to stop scaring me like that. I am growing old, my poor heart can’t take it anymore” She scolded.

“Mom, you’re a werewolf. Your heart is fine” Ashton rolled his eyes.

“Anyways, you’re coming home tonight.” She declared. Ashton frowned, so explained further. “I don’t live in the pack house anymore, remember? I have another apartment nearby. You should come,” She insisted. Turning to Caleb she declared, “Both of you”.

“We’ll be there, Sue,” Caleb assured her. Mrs Parker stayed there for a while before she took her leave as well. Once she was gone, Caleb mumbled. “You have an amazing mom”.