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The only that was heard in the room were the beeping sounds of the machine that were attached to Develin's body and the shuffling sound of Betty's footsteps, who was padding up and down the room while clutching her shirt with clenched fists.

Slowly Develin opened his eyes and tried to get up but a wave of dizziness prevented him from doing so while he heard beeping sounds of some kind loudly drifting in and out of his ears.

"Doc! He's awake!" He suddenly heard Betty's voice and he opened his eyes again only to look straight into Betty's eyes who were red and puffy.

"Thank Goddess, you're not dead!" She muttered while snuggling close to his chest.

"Death? No little one, I'm not planning on dying yet so, you are stuck with me, even if you don't want to!" He husked while he brought her even closer to his heart and nuzzled her mark on her shoulder, making his Beast purr in happiness.

"Mayor Develin? Hi, I am sorry to interrupt your uhm....well with your new wife and all but we need to