Novel & Cerita The Fever Code

Jenson walked to the bedside and shouted a few times, “Daddy.” Baby Robbie screamed, “Daddy’s face is red. He’s having a fever.” “Mm.” Jenson nodded as a cold ray of light streaked across his eyes. “I’ll go get some medicine for Daddy’s fever,” said Baby Robbie as he rummaged through the drawers and cabinets. Jenson let out a sigh. “Baby Robbie, Daddy’s not sick.” Baby Robbie doubled back. “Then why is Daddy’s face so red?” “Because he’s in… Heat. We’re not referring to body temperature here,” said Jenson.

***Meanwhile*** 3rd person POV*** Unknown Number [14:32]: Code Orange! “Shit!” Teagan said to herself after checking her phone. “This was hours ago!” Teagan [22:48]: Who? Unknown Number [22:54]: Pain and Panic Teagan [22:56]: 10/4 Teagan started laughing out loud at the thought. Anybody passing by would think she was manically crazy! She decided to go check on her sister first and if she was well and nothing out of place, then she would wait until morning to talk to her.

She heard him cough on the other line. “A-are you sick?” she asked worriedly. “My body temperature is thirty-eight point three,” he replied. Her eyes widened. “Hey! Are you completely insane? Your fever is extremely high! Are you still in the mansion? I’m on my way there.” “No! I’m in my condo. I don’t want Granpa to get infected so please, come see me right away. I’ll just send you the address.” “Okay.” And she cut the line.

Hopefully, as with most fevers, it will break eventually. I furrow my brow, continued dread and anxiety writhing in the pit of my stomach. An unholy fever that seems to burn the skin from within. I can’t help but recall Ivy describing the feeling as something similar, a sort of internal burn. I could feel it sympathetically over our mate bond. The pain she’s feeling… Yes, Alpha Fierro’s Beta was apt in his use of the word “unholy.”

Since when did this CEO know so much about medicine? Before I could think of a response, Nurse Martha stepped in smoothly. “Mr. Robinson, a 38°C fever is low-grade. Medically, fevers are classified by severity. Anything under 38 is usually treated with physical methods. Antibiotics have side effects—not just for children but also for adults with weaker constitutions.” I shot Martha a grateful look. A+ explanation. That should shut him up. But Everett didn’t look convinced. “You said Scarlett is generally healthy, didn’t you?” His gaze sharpened.