Chapter 577

"No... I mean... kind of," I told her, my cheeks flushing. "I'm not really sure what's wrong. I think it's just a stomach bug. It's nothing to be too worried about. I think I just need to drink some water or something."

"Nonsense. I'll talk to Sampson. I want to take you to the pack hospital."

My face paled at the mention of a hospital.

"No, that's not necessary. The doctors of this pack have enough to worry about right now. With the new threat out there and the lives that are at risk, they don't need to worry about me over a stomach bug."

Lucy defiantly folded her arms across her chest.

"You can't go on post with a stomach bug, Judy," she told me. "You know this, as does Marlo and Sampson."

I knew she was right, and I hated that she was. I took a deep breath and let my shoulders slump.

"Okay," I breathed. "But I really don't want to make a big deal out of this. Maybe they can give me something for the stomach bug, and I'll be on my way."

She nodded, holding up her hand.

“I promise,” she assured me. “We'll be in and out if it's nothing."

Not before long, we were standing in front of Sampson and asking him for a short leave so I could go to the hospital. He granted it, agreeing with Lucy.

accompanied us. I was grateful that Lucy was with me the entire time. She

walked into the waiting room after

the nurse

numb. I could barely feel my legs as I walked through the waiting room and towards the waiting nurse. Her smile widened

we stepped through the doors and down the long hallway. Not before long

that gown on and pee in this cup," The nurse instructed, handing me a

I frowned at it.

I asked, glancing

procedure, 'she replied without

was leaving, and my heart was racing. Lucy found a comfortable seat in the corner of the room. I stepped into

cap on and stepped out of the bathroom, my body almost trembling as

and then left. I stayed seated on the bed with a racing heart. Lucy reached over and gripped my hand, a small smile lighting up

okay," she assured me.

at a laugh, but she could see

"It's all over your

were no words

It didn't take long for Lucy to continue her normal banter as if nothing was wrong. Not long after, a doctor was

as Dr. Oliver. I wasn't sure if that was his first name or last name, but he seemed kind enough. He had chains hands, and he scanned it briefly

I have results for you, and I have good news. It's not a stomach bug," he told me. I let out a breath of relief. Thank goodness,

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