Page 94 of Tangled Fates

Loki was squished in between us and I debated getting rid of him so I could get closer to Ryder. His honey eyes bore into me. I craved his touch, his broody glare and the lust that I felt tingling across my body.

Loki hissed at Ryder.

“Loki!” I admonished.

“You little shit, I’ll remember that when you need to eat,” Ryder whispered and glared at Loki, but I saw the softness in his eyes.

Fuck, he liked my cat and that made my heart flip.

“We should have gone somewhere else,” Soren grumbled, as he walked into the room, putting Gray on the bed.

“I’ll be back,” Ryder ran out of the room.

I knew I shouldn’t feel gutted, but for a moment it felt like we could have been on the same page.

“Give him time,” Soren said, his voice full of worry like he didn’t believe what he just said.

“I better finish,” I said, putting Loki down, walking to Gray.

I knew he wanted to say something, but I ignored him, hoping he would get the hint. My reaction was unwarranted. I knew where we stood together, but it didn’t lessen the blow. Taking a deep breath, I climbed on the bed to continue healing Gray. Soren’s gaze felt heavy, full of things he wanted to say.

“Ori—”

“Probably not the best idea to use my name,” I said quickly.

“Blondie,” he sighed.

“I’m ok, really.” I looked up at him, reigning in my emotions.

“It’s ok to not be ok. Your feelings are completely valid and while I don’t know how it feels to be in your situation.” He walked up to bed, “I would be gutted if you dismissed me.”

I clenched my jaw, hoping my tears wouldn’t fall.

“I’m going to go see about a glamor charm and see if I can get you some food.” He leaned over, kissing my forehead. “I love you, Blondie.”

I didn’t say anything for fear that I might start crying, but I pushed my love towards the bond we shared so he could feel it.

“That’s the best feeling in the world,” he said, walking away with Loki following him who was probably hungry too.

I watched him close the door, my shoulders slumping, feeling exhausted from the last twenty-four hours.

“I’ll love you enough for both of us,” Gray's voice startled me. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you. He’s an idiot if he thinks he can stay away from you.”

I wiped the tears that had fallen.

“How are you feeling?” I laid a hand over his abdomen feeling for his injuries.

“Better than I should be feeling,” he groaned, trying to get up. “Did you heal me, Sunshine? It feels like you did, like you're running through my veins.”

“You were on death's door,” I said, pushing him back. “You need to rest.”

“I need to feed,” he said, his cheeks blooming red. “Where are we?”

“Dairy Godmother’s,” I said, helping him get up.

“You’re joking, right?” He looked at me in shock.

“Why the hell did they bring you here? Did you go through the front door?”

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