THE ALPHA'S VIRGIN SLAVE: Submit Alpha Ian's curse - Chapter 347: Chapter 347

August's POV
I was woken up by a low groaning that sounded as if someone was in pain. I sat upright and rubbed my eyes a few times before moving to the edge of the bed and grabbing a note that was on the headboard.
I looked at it and then smiled widely.
"I did kiss you, and I'll kiss you again when I knock off from work. Love, Teresa,” I read.
"What a liar," I whispered, and then stood up and went straight to the bathroom to wash my face and clean my teeth with one of the toothbrushes I had brought over.
"Something isn't right," my wolf whispered.
"Everything is fine," I answered, and then walked out of the room.
I was about to go into the living room when I heard a low groan. I quickly turned and rushed into Tanya's bedroom.
She was still lying down on her bed with the coat on her, but this time she was sweating a lot.
I quickly moved closer and knelt down while resting my hand on her forehead.
She had no fever, yet her expression looked as if she was in pain.
She opened her eyes and looked at me coldly.
"What are you doing?" she asked huskily.
"I am checking your temperature because you don't look well," I answered honestly.
She raised her hand and pushed mine away.
"It's nothing; I am fine," she said as I frowned deeply.
Wasn't it just yesterday that she wanted me close by? Now, why was she acting as if she didn't want me near? Was it all in my mind?
"Can you please leave my room?" she asked as I slowly stood up.
"Fine," I answered coldly and then moved to the door to walk out when I picked up a scent of blood mixed with sweat.
I turned and walked back to her quickly.
"Are you hurt anywhere?" I asked loudly as she looked at me with widened eyes.
"What?" she asked in a whisper.
"I am asking if you are hurt anywhere because I can pick up a scent of blood!" I exclaimed as she furiously sat upright and pointed at the door.
I sat upright and pointed at the door.
"Get out, you jerk! I am having menstrual cramps; I am not hurt anywhere!" she screamed furiously as I felt embarrassed and quickly rushed out of the room, cursing at myself silently.
So that's what was wrong with her? I must have sounded insensitive and stupid when I said all that.
How was I supposed to apologize or make it right?
I quickly went back to Teresa's bedroom and grabbed my cell phone, which was on the dressing table, googling how to help subside the menstrual cramps.
When a few suggestions came up, I quickly booked a cab and put on my shoes.
Before going out, I went to Tanya's room and knocked once.
"Hey, I'll be right back, okay? You rest," I said loudly and then went out of the apartment, where I luckily found the driver waiting.
I quickly got into the cab and continued to look for the most effective remedies.
Once we were at the mall, I paid the cab driver the required fee and added a tip before I asked him to wait for me, which he happily agreed to.
I rushed into the pharmacy to get the necessary medicine, then hurried into the supermarket to get some natural remedies. My last stop was a wholesaler.
I bought a hot water bottle and went back into the taxi. As the car moved, I felt impatient and became very worried, wondering how she was doing all by herself. Immediately the car parked outside the apartment, I paid the driver and rushed into the kitchen, adding water to a kettle and turning it on.
I moved to the sink and washed the fresh herbs I had bought. Once I was done, I turned off the kettle and grabbed a cup, pouring water into it and cutting the herbs into the cup. When I was finished, I added a little bit of honey and then went on to fill the hot water bottle with hot water.
As I went back to her room, my heart was beating crazily.
"It's me," I said once I was at her door.
"I told you I am fine," she said in a pained voice.
I ignored her, opened the door, and walked in.
"Please sit upright," I said softly when I had moved to her side.
She slowly did and looked at me with a shocked expression on her face.
"Here, drink this. After that, lay down with this hot water bottle on your lower abdomen; it will be of great help. I also bought some painkillers and... I'm sorry to say this, but I also got you pads," I said as she looked angry for a second but then took the cup and looked at it carefully.
"What's in here?" she asked.
"Ginger, a little bit of honey, peppermint, and clove spice," I answered.
"Okay," she whispered and then took a sip from the cup.
I put the hot water bottle on the side of the bed, and I was about to go out when she sighed heavily, making me turn in concern.
"Where are you going?" she asked softly.
"I read on the internet that a warm bath can also help you ease the pain," I answered honestly, then got surprised when she laughed softly.
"Is this how you treat my mother whenever she goes through a similar state?" she asked as I glared at her coldly.
"Would I read on the internet if I already knew what to do?" I asked back seriously.
"So, this is your first time?" she asked loudly.
Was she seriously asking me that after the answer I had given her?
"Look at me! I ran to the store in my vest and shorts because I was very concerned about you. I had to Google what to give you to ease your pain and what to get you! This is something I have never done before in my whole life!" I answered at the top of my voice.
"I'm glad," she whispered and then continued to drink.
I stood there for a few minutes watching her until she was done drinking.
"How are you feeling?" I asked in concern while I took the cup from her hand.
"I feel a little better," she answered.
"I feel a little better," she answered.
"That's a relief. Now, lie down and put this hot water bag on your lower abdomen or back," I instructed.
"Why don't you do it for me?" she asked softly.
I wanted to refuse, but my goal was to help her feel better.
"Very well, lay down," I answered while I put the cup on the floor.
She smiled and then did as I had instructed.
I sat down next to her and got startled when she grabbed my hand and moved it to her lower stomach.
"Please give me a tummy rub," she whispered and then closed her eyes.
I knew that the tingles between mates eased one's pain, but could they work for such pain too?
"Try," came my wolf's command.
"Fine," I answered and then slowly began to rub her stomach gently.
"Don't sleep; you have to take a warm bath," I said softly.
"So you will prepare a bath for me, huh? Will you make my bed too?" she asked in a teasing tone.
"I will if you can't manage," I answered seriously, and that made her open her eyes.
When she sat upright and faced me, I looked into her eyes.
"I know you have said it a lot of times how you have chosen my mother. But in such times, why do I feel like you want me more than her?" she asked as I felt my heart ache.
"That you love me more than her?" she asked softly.
I was about to look away when she pressed her hand on my cheek, forcing me to continue looking at her.
"You do love me, don't you?" she asked in a whisper as I swallowed hard.
She leaned in, and she was about to kiss me when I stood up and moved backward.
"You need to use the hot water bottle before it gets cold. I will go and prepare your bath, so do excuse me," I said huskily and then quickly left the bedroom.
If I had not stood up in time, I feared I would have agreed to all she had said and ended up kissing her back.
She really was confusing me about how I felt.