#Chapter 163: Symptoms

Ella’s POV I burst into Alexander’s office without knocking. Hunter tried to block me, but I shoved past him. “I need to speak with the Alpha. Now.” Alexander looked up from his desk, eyebrows raised. He was alone this time, thank the Goddess. “Stella. What’s—” “I need to take the day off,” I blurted out. Alexander blinked at me. “You know, you’re supposed to request personal time ahead—” “I know. But this is an emergency.” I had to avoid telling him too much for fear of giving myself away, so I said carefully, “My friend is in the hospital.” “Oh. Alexander studied my face for a moment, and at first, I thought he might refuse anyway. But he finally nodded. “No problem. Take whatever time you need. I’ll have Lilith cover your duties.” “Thank you.” I didn’t wait to hear Alexander’s response, if there even was one, before I turned and fled. A little while later, I burst into the hospital where Liam was being kept. I found his room on the third f