Eden

Chapter 61: Back to the grind

It's been a month now, Jonah's finally going back to work properly today.
I can tell he's reluctant.
He's going super slowly.
"Baby, Malik and I will Be Fine. Just go." I giggle and he pouts
"I thought you didn't like when I left?"
"I don't but you have to at some point."
Malik is tight in my arms, fiddling with my shirt
He crouches down and kisses his head
"You sure?"
"I'll call you if anything happens, don't worry Jonah!"
He bites his lip.
He's been completely panicked for the whole month, he's so worried.
"Eden..." He frowns and I set Malik down in his crib
"Now Jonah, If you aren't going to tell me why you're so worked up, at least let me calm you down?" I frown and he nods
I hug him tight and he holds me too.
I run my hand through his hair and he breathes out
"We'll be fine, and you will too."
He kisses me gently before saying goodbye and leaving.
I breathe out, maybe he'll finally calm down if he gets distracted.
I go back to Malik and feel he's boiling.
Oh goddess.
I begin to panic but I remind myself I need to stay calm.
I'll just take him to the doctor, he'll be fine.

"So he just has a fever?"
"Yes, I'm surprised he isn't crying. Babies are usually very vocal during fevers."
I frown and look down at Malik.
They tell me what to do and I'm in the verge of tears
"Luna, are you alright?"
"I'm fine." I squeak and wipe my eyes
"Luna if you need to talk to someone, I'm here."
I smile
"It's just, Jonah finally went back to work today and now this? Am I just that bad at taking care of him?"
"Oh Of course not, babies are very delicate, their immune systems are weaker." She reassures and I sniffle
"Right." I smile
I get home and debate calling Jonah
His son is sick and deserves to know, on the other hand he'll never go back to work.
I sigh and rub Malik's hand
"What do you think bubba?" I frown and he squeaks
I giggle and smile to myself.
"Right." I kiss his warm little head and do exactly what the doctor said.
As the time nears three, I lay Malik down to rest up.
I return to considering calling my mate when he calls me.
Is this a sign?
I slip out of our bedroom, letting Malik rest,
'Hey Jonah, what's wrong?" I yawn
"Nothing Princess, just checking in."
"We're okay..." I bite my lip
"Just okay?"
I can hear the worry in his voice,
"What time will you be home tonight baby?" I try to sound nonchalant.
"Around six."
I sigh
"Alright..."
"I miss you two."
"We miss you too Daddy wolf." I say and I hear his happy laugh.
I purr just at the sound of it.
"Alright Mommy wolf, I'll see you soon."
"Bye bye."
I hang up
I'll tell him when he gets home.
I walk back into our room and walk over to Malik's crib
He's still sleeping.
It took ages to get him down, maybe I need a nap too. I haven't slept well in days but I refused to let Jonah help last night, he had a big day today at work and I couldn't be the reason he wasn't awake.
I sigh and lay down, finally getting a chance to rest my eyes.

I wake up to Malik crying and the dooropening.
Shit!
How long was I asleep?
I panic and get up, picking up Malik.
I feel how hot he is and frown
"Oh poor baby." I rub his back.
I don't hear Jonah coming upstairs so I change Malik and feed him.
I rub his back and attempt to cook him down.
I give him the medication told and walk downstairs as he continues to cry.
I cradle him close and whimper,
My baby is hurting.
I see Jonah and perkup fractionally.
"Daddy's home." I breathe and he rushes over
"Princess what happened?"
"I wanted to tell you earlier but you had a big day and it was important that you get through it. To not worry about us." I frown
"Eden, don't worry about that now, what's wrong?" He wipes my cheek, a stray tear had wound its way down there,
"Malik's running a fever," I sigh and he frowns
"Oh goddess,"
I pass him to his father gently and Malik continues to sob.
"It hurts to know he's hurt." I whimper
"Oh baby don't worry about him. He's tough."
We sit down and and I rest my head on his shoulder.
"We're you okay while I was gone?" He asks, looking into my eyes.
"I didn't want to fail you." I sniff
"You could never fail me." He kisses my head and I breathe out
"Have you noticed one of his eyes is greener than the other?" Jonah chuckles and I look at him
"Wait, really?"
He nods and passes me Malik.
I look into his eyes and I grin the biggest smile.
"He's like me." I squeak and he rubs my cheek
"Like you."

Malik is finally asleep.
It took an hour to get him down.
There have been worse times.
I yawn and Jonah looks st me
"You tired?" He asks and I shrug
"Not Ready to sleep yet."
He grips my hand and tugs me out of the room
"I wanted to thank you." He muses and I cock my head
"For?"
"For not calling about Malik."
"Why's that?" I pout
Doesn't he care about our pup?
"Because I'd panic and come home, if I did that I'd never go back to work."
I nod
"That's why I didn't."
He nods
"I love you both, so so much, but I need to care for my pack too. I've been neglecting that, and I have to thank you for being amazing. For letting me go back to work, for taking care of our pup everyday, for all of this."
I smile and press my lips to his
"My pleasure."