Chapter 992

**Thud!** Hazel’s entire body throbbed in protest, her mind fogged from the alcohol. Yet pure instinct took over—she lashed out with a sudden kick, catching Eden squarely in the chest. He crashed to the floor. The jolt of pain sliced through the haze clouding his mind, snapping him back. The face before him wasn’t Jane—it was Hazel, dazed and flushed from the alcohol. His brows drew together sharply, his tone immediately turning cold. “Get out.” Without waiting for her to respond, Eden staggered to his feet and made for the bathroom. He twisted the cold tap to full and stepped beneath the frigid cascade. The freezing water beat down on his overheated skin, dulling the fever burning in his veins—but only slightly. The brief window of clarity wouldn’t last. He fumbled for his phone, pressed speed dial. The moment the line connected, his voice came out strained. “What can I do to stop this?” The doctor didn’t hesitate. “Fastest way is to find a woman. If not, submersion in ice or cold wat