A Fox Amongst Wolves Part 10: Sickness

Story by Dfox789 on SoFurry

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#10 of A Fox Amongst Wolves


Sorry it has taken so long to write this, but its worth it. Longest chapther by far at 6 pages and over 3000 words. Still some mistakes so point them out if you see them. Shout out to Mutt boi, and Otterboi for editing, and Milo Smith for the idea.

I was standing inside my supplier's warehouse for what seem liked an entirety. I had arrived in London three days ago, and have yet to fix any problem. I was here because an employee had mixed up orders from two different countries. So now an order that was meant for a loyal customer in London was currently being shipped back from Sydney, Australia. I had decided to stay at the warehouse while I was here to make sure all orders were going to the right places, but to also make sure the otter that caused the problem didn't again.

"So Alec, where is that otter anyway?" I turned and looked at the head C.E.O of this country's Leather Good's. She was a tall slim panther named Shelby. Her fur was as dark as some of the products in the store. In contrast to my business attire, an onyx colored suit and red tie, she wore more casual clothes, a small pink tank top and skinny jeans.

"I made him work as a product display unit in the local shop. He will be showing off all of their best submissive wear for the next month." I know it may seem harsh, but some employees actually enjoy being on display. Fortunately the otter did; so I will still have a loyal employee.

"Well that ought to stop the daft otter from cocking up again. Got to say Alec, he made a dog's dinner of the place before you got here." I did my best whenever Shelby spoke, but when she used British slang I couldn't help but giggle.

"Well the sooner I get done here the sooner I can get back home." It was true I had only been here for three days, but was already missing Dereck. I hope my little fox could handle being without me for two weeks. Ever since I put a collar on him we have spent nearly every waking hour by each other. Me not being next to him has to be hard for Dereck.

"Well this shipment is almost done; want to gander for a pub?" Said Shelby.

"Not tonight Shelby, maybe another time." I wasn't a drinker so I wouldn't be going there anytime soon. I had walked out to my car to leave to the hotel I was staying at. I pulled out my phone to see if I had any signal. Since I have arrived here, I have yet to be able to talk to Dereck. I'm worried that he is freaking out, or worse, Jack has to punish him, and he has to get in contact with me to discuss it, but does it anyway because I have no service.

"Damn it! I yelled, still no signal. I was getting real pissed at all of this. Another five days had passed and I was getting worse every day. I would get distracted and start thinking about a day me and Dereck had spent together.

"Bloody hell Alec! You got to watch these things." I snapped back into reality to see Shelby telling a forklift driver something. Damn it I need to somehow in contact with Dereck.

"Alec, is everything ok?

"No Shelby, I'm a bit worried about someone back home haven't been able to talk to him, and I just need to make sure he is ok." It took her a minute to fully understand what I said, Shelby has as much of a hard time understanding my American accent as I did her British accent.

"Well blimey, if it's so important then I know what you could do. My home has perfect signal, you could call there." I looked at her and she gave me a friendly grin. Normally I'd say no and continue doing my job, but if it meant hearing Dereck's voice.

"Ok when do you want to head over?" I asked.

"I'm easy." She said. I swear for the life of me the people here were trying to be as perverted as possible when they made their slang.

"Shelby, please translate that," I said in a humorous tone, "Because in America that would mean you sleep with a lot of people."

She gave a small chuckle and corrected herself by saying "Sorry, I meant that I don't care when. Is tonight good with you then?"

"Yea sure." I said. She gave me her address and we continued with the rest of our day. Later that night I went over to her small home. It was a small condo in the city. I got out and paid the taxi driver, my only form of transportation since my arrival. I walked up to the door, and rang the doorbell. When she answered I was shocked by how little she wore. She seemed to be wearing a small white skirt and an even tighter shirt.

"Hey Alec, come in and take a gander at my home." I walked in and was impressed. Her living room had a nice modern look to it, yet still had a touch of class to it. The room was lit by several small candles that flickered across the walls giving the room a relaxing feel. She motioned me over to a large couch and we sat down. I pulled out my phone and noticed that I did have signal here, in fact full bars.

"Wow, thanks Shelby I'm going to make the call now if you don't mind."

She gave me a small nod and said "Not at all mate, need to finish up some things for the night anyway."

As she walked off I noticed that she was swaying her hips with every step and her tail would go in the opposite direction. I didn't pay much attention as I started to dial Jack's number. The phone began to ring and I was shaking pure excitement to finally talk to Dereck again.

"Alec, what's going on man? How is the trip been" said Jack from the other end of the receiver.

"I'm great jack, can't wait to get back. Put Dereck on the phone. Now!" I said with anxiety clear in my voice.

"Ok hold on; let me get him some where you two can talk normally." Said Jack. Wait, normally. Why would jack say that? I thought he saw Dereck as my pet. My confusion ended when I heard the voice I had been dying to hear ever since I had landed in London.

"Alec, is everything ok over there? How much longer is it going to take before you get back...?" I figured my little fox would bombard me with questions. I had to stop him before he got too carried away.

"Whoa, easy there Dereck. I'm not sure when I will be back but it's sooner than I planned that's for sure. I'm mainly staying here to make sure nothing bad happens again. Have you been keeping up the pet act? Also do you know why Jack took you somewhere else in the house?" There was a small giggle from the other end of the line, and then I heard Dereck say

"I have great news Alec. Jack doesn't want me to be your pet. He sees us as more than. He wants me to be me." I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I was so happy I wish I was there to hug my fox.

"He even gave me something to help me while you were gone. Damien says hi." Unbelievable Jack gave Dereck my favorite toy. I remember getting it when I was only a little pup. It means so much to me that Jack would give my favorite fox my favorite fox.

"Well then tell Damien that the spot of 'Number One Fox' has been given to a cute, little, adorable, better looking fox. I'm so happy that he told you that. Has he done anything different for you?"

"Well I still sleep at the foot of his bed and everything, but he calls me Dereck more than foxy or pet now. He even announced to the others that I can be on furniture, and eat with them without his permission, and when it's just me and him he lets me call him Jack and walk around. It really is a great change."

"Well I was just calling to see if you were okay. I will try to call again as soon as I can okay. I love you Dereck."

"I love you to Alec." Dereck then hung up the phone and I closed mine. This was great news. Dereck was getting through to them. If I could just show David, I can finally stop having Dereck as a pet and move to what I've wanted him as from the very beginning. My thoughts were interrupted when I heard Shelby yell from somewhere in the house.

"Alec could you come here and give me a hand please?" There was something odd about how she said this. It sounded a bit ... seductive. I wonder what she needs my help with. I made my way down the hallway I saw her go down earlier. There was an odd smell in the house. It smelt of lilac, and caramel. Not the best combination, but then again things were odd enough in London. There was a door at the end of the hall way. It was opened slightly, and I could see the same flicker of candles in the room as it was in the living room.

"Shelby is the power out or something? Is that what you need help with?" I walked into the room and was appalled at what I saw. Shelby had almost completely undressed herself. She was now wearing a reveling red lace bra and panty combination, both doing little to cover anything it was supposed to.

"Oh I believe you've turned enough things on already." She moved behind me and locked the door. "Why don't you get comfy love, I'm going to be putting on quite the show for you."

"Shelby what the hell is going on mmmppph..." the moment I opened my mouth she lunged and took my muzzle into hers. She was forceful and I felt nothing in the kiss. No spark, no passion, not even attraction. I tried to pry her off of me, but she kept forcing herself on me.

I finally managed to get her off and say "Shelby this isn't right I have someone waiting for me back home."

She just gave me a seductive look and said, "Well I'm pretty sure she wouldn't mind if you fooled around behind her back. I'm also sure her knockers aren't as lustful as mine." She came closer to me and said, "I've fancied you for some time Alec and tonight I claim my prize." She punctuated her sentence by groping my package. It had remained still since I entered, from being repulsed from the sight. She continued to explore my body with her paws. I had to end this.

"Shelby stop this now!" I pushed her off me and onto her bed. "Look there is a couple of things you need to understand. One, I never date employees. Two I'm gay, so I don't find you the least bit attractive. And three, HIS may not be as big as yours, but I love my little fox's chest more than yours."

She stared at me at me with complete shock on her face. I kept my sexuality a personal matter in work, but if someone asked I would tell.

"Bloody hell!" she exclaimed "I gone and fancied a Nancy boy, just my luck." I didn't need to be told twice that she was upset about it all.

"Look Shelby," I said with a stern tone in my voice "I'm flattered that you find me attractive, but this is no way to show how you feel. I'm sorry but I am leaving and getting on the next flight back home."

I turned and was about to unlock the door when I heard her say, "You're off your trolley if you think I won't have you Alec. I will one day." Now things were going too far.

"You know what Shelby, you are an excellent employee but you're fired. You better be lucky I'm not suing your ass for sexual harassment, now then good night Ms. Turner." I walked out and slammed the door behind me. I hailed another taxi and left for my hotel room.

The next day I was on my way back to the airport when I heard my cellphone ring. I checked it and it was Jack.

"Jack, what is it, I'm a bit busy right now." I could hear Jack's breathing on the other end. It came in quick and jagged breaths. It took a minute before he said, "Alec, we have a problem! Dereck is extremely sick. He just passed out he won't move. Alec I don't know what's wrong. We are taking him to the hospital right now. You have to come home right now." _____________________________________________________________________________________ "I love you to Alec." I hung up Jack's phone and gave it back to him. I felt so much better knowing that Alec would be home sooner.

"Ok Dereck. Dinner is almost ready we need to get out there." Said Jack. Jack has been nicer to me ever since he told me how he felt. I acted more normal ever since. Still doing basic things like laying in his lap, playing fetch, and calling him sir, but I now ate with them without him telling me to, and got to sit on furniture when it's just us.

"Yeah ok, what's David making tonight?" David always cooked for the household. He still made comments about mixing my food with pet food, but they rarely moved me. Some times to mess with him I would sit on the floor with a bowl in my mouth and whimper at him.

"I'm not sure, but know David it's going to be great."

We left for the dining room in our usual fashion: me crawling next to jack and him walking. The dinner was amazing to say the least. David had made an Italian classic of angel hair Alfredo with a side of garlic bread. It tasted better than anything I could get at Olive Garden. After dinner the pack decided to watch a movie together in the living room. About midway through the movie I started to feel weird. My stomach felt like someone was twisting it in a knot. I began to shake and twist in Jack's lap when he asked me.

"Hey Dereck are you okay?" I shook my head. I felt terrible.

"I think I'm going to be sick si..." the rest never came out. I began to feel a torrent of liquid rush up my throat. I jumped out of Jacks lap and ran for the bathroom. When I got there vomit began spilling from the corners of my closed muzzle. I dove for the toilet and began to vomit. It lasted for a few seconds before the waves stopped coming. I heard footsteps coming down the hall.

"Dereck are you okay in here?" It was Jason. I raised my head to reply but was cut off by another wave of pain followed by more vomiting. Jason had walked in the bathroom once he was sure I had finished puking. He picked me up cradled me like a small child and carried me off somewhere.

"Okay little foxy it's time for bed, your sleeping in mine and Jacks room tonight. We need to keep an eye on you to make sure you don't get sick." He carried me into his room and laid me on his bed. I wrapped myself up in a tight ball; although I wasn't puking anymore there was still a sharp pain in my stomach.

"Where are you going to sleep Jason sir?" I asked weekly. I could feel the energy draining from my body.

"Jack and I will share. You just get some sleep, ok kit, and don't call me sir. Jack told me how he felt about you and I agree completely. I've felt that way since day one." Jason punctuated his sentence by kissing my forehead. He sat on the edge of the bed, petting my warm face, and waited patiently for me to fall asleep.

My sleep was as bad if not worse than my night. Sleep came and glimpses, I felt like I was on fire, and my stomach pains were only getting worse. I forced myself awake, because I was tired of lying there. I limped my way to the kitchen where the others were. Jack turned to face me and got a look of concern in his eye.

"Dereck, are you feeling ok you don't look to..." I didn't pay attention to the rest. The room started spinning as I fell to the floor. That's when I felt the worse of the stomach pains. There was no warning, it just started and didn't feel like it would stop. When it did my mind went blank. The last thing I heard was someone hurrying towards me and Jack dialing his phone.

The plane couldn't get me home quick enough. It had been about four hours since Jack had called me and my nerves have yet to settle. I had walked out of the airport and hailed for a taxi. When I got in I immediately yelled the name of the hospital and for him to get there ASAP.

When the cab finally pulled in front of the hospital I busted for the door almost forgetting to pay the driver. I ran to receptionist and demanded to see Dereck. I don't know why but she looked freighted out of her mind when she pointed me in the right direction. I ran, speeding down the long hallway towards one of the operating rooms. I burst through the doors and saw my entire pack sitting there. Jason sitting next to Jack, doing his best to calm him, but failing since Jack was in tears. David was off to the side of the room, off in his own little world.

"Alec!" shouted Jason, noticing my arrival "Thank god you're here!" I walked over and looked down on both Jason and Jack, the twins looking at me with pure sadness in their eyes.

"Where is he?" I asked as calm as I could. No sooner had I said that a badger had walked in wearing blue scrubs and a surgical mask.

"Well he is stabilized but his condition is still critical. He is going to have to stay here for a few days to make sure the problem is gone." Said the badger. I blindly ran towards him and took hold of him by his shoulders. He was taken aback from my action but it showed more by his body rather than his face.

"Doctor, please tell me he is going to be ok! Please tell me I'm not going to lose Dereck!" I said. All of my emotions poured out of me at once. I broke down in front of him, bawling my eyes out. The Doctor gave me a questioning look and then his expression changed entirely, almost to one of happiness.

"So you're his owner." I looked up at him with my own questioning look. He pulled me off the ground and said, "Your scent is all over him, and we all noticed the collar. I'm guessing your Alec." I gave him a small nod, still to broken to form actual words.

"All he has is an extreme case of food poisoning. It wouldn't be this bad, but he also had a developing stomach virus, so the case was disastrous. I give you my word that he will make it. I have my own pet and I would be just as crushed if I lost him." He proceed to pull out a small picture of what looked like him sitting in a large chair with a collared cheetah next to him.

I was speechless all I knew to do was to give him hug and whisper "Thank you." I let go and made my way to the observation window to watch my sick fox rest.