The Designated Mate novel Chapter 43

"Why?" I questioned childishly, knowing he would understand that I was speaking of how horrible I was currently feeling. I was smart enough to know that it had something to do with our mating, but that was truly the extent of my knowledge.

"Because I'm a Lycan and our DNA combined during our mating. Your own wolf's DNA is changing to partially match my own. The reason you're feeling so sick and weak is because your wolf is going through it's development almost all over again, just as it did before you reached puberty, so your immune system has reverted back to that of when you only had your skin side. It will only last for a few days at the most," He murmured as if it were the most casual thing in the world.

If I wasn't completely drained and had even an ounce of energy, I would've been freaking out. He basically just told me I was going to be part fucking Lycan now.

So much for blending in...

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The second time I awoke, there was bright light streaming in through the window, illuminating the medium sized bedroom I was in. I looked around, taking in all the details - which were far and few between - and came to the conclusion that this wasn't anyone in particulars house. I sat upright, instantly regretting the decision as I still wasn't feeling great.

I picked up the spoon, my hand shaking and causing most of the liquid to spill over as I slowly brought it to my lips. I sighed in annoyance at my own inability, too tired to even eat. I rested my head back against Knox's chest as a few stray tears slid down my cheeks out of frustration and exhaustion.

"Shh, Flower, it's alright," Knox murmured soothingly. He took the spoon from my fingers and brought it to my lips. I opened my mouth and gratefully accepted the spoonful, the perfectly warm liquid running down my throat and filling my empty stomach that finally ceased its rumbling.