Chapter 25 - Willow

I hurried to sit up. My body was mostly mush, so it took a hot minute. I grabbed onto Ryker's leg to help.

He shoved me away like I was a leper.

I fell back against the pillows.

"Minus five points," I said under my breath. "Jerk."

He sighed, reached over, and helped me sit. "Can I have them back now?"

I narrowed my eyes at him. "Maybe."

"What are you two whispering about? Why is Ryker on your bed?" Tali asked, arms crossed, one hip popped out. She tapped her long red nails against her opposite arm. "I'm waiting."

"He was helping me with my legs. Apparently there's a type of massage that helps move fluid around. Lymphatic massage." I looked at Rafe, glared. "At least he didn't drug me."

Rafe ducked his head, scooted away from the doorway.

"That's not going to save you, Rafe. We're going to have words, you and me," I yelled after him. I looked at the other Amatucci siblings. "How's Momma?"

Tali shook her head. "Nope. Still on you and Ryker."

I rolled my eyes. "He