Chapter 108

Alaric’s POV

“Oh god…” Nova gasped when Meadow’s face fell slack in my hands. I gently lowered her onto the bed, feeling my heart slam against my ribcage.

I didn’t know she was sick.

How the fuck had I not known that my wife was ill? This morning, I’d only thought she was ignoring me, and I didn’t want to push her when she wasn’t ready, especially since I was the reason she was pissed.

But I’d already planned to see her this evening. So when I received the text from Mel that she sent hours ago, saying I needed to call the doctor because she was sick, I rushed home immediately, calling a close friend of mine I only reached out to during emergencies.

“Alaric—”

“She needs air.” My voice was clipped as I spoke, pushing the duvet away from her body. Meadow had a panic attack that had led to her losing consciousness. “Take off her sweater.”

Nova didn’t hesitate to do as I asked. She took off Meadow’s sweater, leaving her in a loos