I take a deep breathe, breathing out heavily for what feels like the first time in hours. “So, what does this mean, long term.” I ask. I need to know if there is still hope for our bond. Dr. Harris looks at me as he answers. “We’ll have to take more samples and continue to test her blood, but it m
I look at Mr. Nelson, “Anything?” I ask. “Nothing new. They are giving her extra fluids as Dr. Harris said and they took more blood to check her venom levels.” I pull up another chair so I can be closer to her. I reach out a hand to touch her leg, just so there is a connection. I don’t know how m
There is so much pain. It’s everywhere, overwhelming me and my senses. I try reaching out to Artemis, but she is fighting her own battle. I can feel her struggle but cannot reach her. We will need to fight this from opposites sides and meet in the middle. While I’m conscious, I can’t open my eyes or
The doctor comes over to me. He begins checking my vitals, flashing his light in my eyes, looking over the machines as he talks. “Cara, I’m Dr. Harris. How are you feeling?” “Terrible.” I reply. He nods. “Can you be more specific. Do you feel burning? Aching? Sharp pains?” “Burning, yes. Aching,
When Mr. Nelson kicked Liam and I out of Cara’s hospital room, I was furious. I had made promises to her. She may not have heard them, but that didn’t mean I didn’t want to keep them. I head back to the packhouse and up to my room. I’m pacing around, trying to figure out how to get back to her when
True to their word, Lacey and Jason provided hourly updates. Several hours later, I get my first bit of good news. Cara woke up for a short amount of time and the doctor said he’s impressed with her healing ability. I can’t help the smile that spreads on my face as I head to dinner in the pack hous
The next time I wake up, not only do I feel stronger, but I have a minute where Artemis is forward. She let’s me know that she’s countering the venom but it will be another week before she’s back to full strength, but she has effectively eliminated his mark from our neck. The bruises will take lon
“I need to take some more blood and I need you to eat a full meal.” “Deal. What are you looking for in my blood?” “We’re checking to see how Artemis is doing getting rid of the venom.” “She told me it’s working and that the marks are gone.” Yeah,” Lacey interrupts, “Look at her neck, doc. It’s s