My Fated Alphas Cruel Game novel Chapter 46

Chapter 1

Kai Hawthorne’s childhood friend posted a picture in her Instagram stories.

It was an elegant thermos bottle with light chicken broth steaming inside, wisps of vapor curling upward

Caption: [When you’re feeling under the weather and your childhood sweetheart brings you homemade chicken broth–I’m literally the luckiest girl alive!!

Kai suffered from severe gastritis, and that was the special chicken broth I’d made just for HIM!

The comments section was going crazy with heart eye emojis and “awww” reactions.

Even Kai, who practically never commented on social media, had actually left a comment.

I was a Coca–Cola emoji with the caption: [Haven’t had my liquid happiness in forever! CHEERS!)

I was still gritting my teeth in fury when Kai’s assistant called.

Ms. Sinclair, Mr. Hawthorne’s having another gastritis attack–he actually passed out from the pain! But I can’t find that special chicken broth you usually prepare for him…”

‘Call 911 and have them go straight to Maplewood Elementary.”

The miracle cure is in his childhood friend Raven’s hands right now. Make sure you tell the paramedics that the patient’s lifesaver is waiting there

Kai’s assistant was calling just as I stared at that infuriating photo on my phone screen.

Raven Bellamy had posted a shot of that pristine thermos bottle on her Instagram, the chicken broth I’d spent until 2 AM perfecting still steaming inside.

That broth had cost me a fortune–organic free–range chicken, rare herbs, ginseng that cost more per ounce than gold.

‘d researched dozens of recipes just to help heal his stomach, which had been destroyed by years of business dinners and stress.

And what did he do?

landed it over to Raven like it was nothing, then went off to chug soda.

Ms. Sinclair, Mr. Hawthorne’s doubled over in pain, sweating bullets,” the assistant’s voice was practically breaking.

But I’ve torn his office apart and can’t find any of that special broth you make him!”

let out a cold laugh. Of course he couldn’t find it–it was busy working its magic in Raven’s digestive system.

and now Kai was paying the price for his “liquid happiness.”

uddenly, the assistant’s panicked voice crackled through the phone: “Oh God, Ms. Sinclair–he just collapsed! What do I do?!”

Collapsed?

Call 911. Send the ambulance straight to Maplewood Elementary.” My voice was ice–cold, sharp enough to cut glass.

Uh… Maplewood Elementary? But Mr. Hawthorne needs his special stomach medication, the hospital should…”

The miracle drug is in Raven’s hands. Let her take real good care of her precious childhood sweetheart.”

spoke slowly, deliberately, “And make sure you tell the paramedics that his savior is waiting there with bells on.”

The assistant tried to say something else, but I hung up.

Chapter 1

Kai Hawthorne, since you’re so damn nostalgic for your liquid happiness, let me help you reminisce to your hearts content

I immediately texted Rai’s little sister Luna: [Your brother’s having another gastritis attack because of Raven. Ambulance is headed to your school showumell

Luna texted back instantly: ILMAO serves him right! Heading over to watch the drama unfold. I’ll record everything for your TikTak.)

I started googling the biggest grocery chains near the school.

Ordered a hundred cases of Coke for delivery to Maplewood Elementary.

If Kai was so obsessed with his liquid happiness, so desperate to relive those golden childhood memories, then I’d make damn sure he got his fills

A hundred cases should last him well into his next lifetime.

Thirty minutes later, I walked through Maplewood Elementary’s front gates.

I could see the ambulance parked by the main building from a mile away, surrounded by a crowd of curious teachers and students.

I walked straight toward the chaos and spotted Kai leaning against Raven, pale as a ghost with sweat beading on his forehead.

Raven was frantically giving him sips of water, playing the devoted caregiver so convincingly she could’ve won an Oscar.

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