Chapter 99 - Hollyn

I woke in the dark. For the first time in what felt like forever, nothing had invaded my sleep. No whispers. No nightmares. Nothing. Just solid, healing sleep.

As my eyes adjusted, I saw that my men had left a light on in the bathroom for me. Joy and peace lit my heart. They were the best. And they were mine.

A soft knock sounded at the door. I tasted the air, smiled as I recognized the energy signature. "Come on in, Grams."

Ari opened the door, a giant smile on her face. "I've always wanted to be called that." She walked over to the bed. "How are you feeling?"

I nodded. "Really good actually. How are you?"

She spluttered a laugh. "I'm well, thank you. But then again, five days of rest and recovery will do that for a body."

I jerked. "Five days? I've been sleeping for five days?" I pushed the covers down my body. I was both unhappy and incredibly relieved to find that I had a pair of men's boxer briefs-blue and red with a giant S in the middle of my pubic bone-and a white