Page 41 of Dimitri

Caspian

It was obviously going to be a difficult day when unease in my stomach woke me, and I barely made it to the bathroom in time before the nothingness that was in my stomach decided to exit it. I was hugging the toilet, trying to calm my shaking body, when I heard Dimitri call out to me. At first, I had thought it was through our bond, but I realized he was actually here at the cabin with me when I heard stomping on the stairs.

Moments later, he was there with me, which was not only a surprise but a relief. This morning seemed as if it was so much worse than any other, and yes, I was an adult and capable of taking care of myself, but at the moment, I really wanted my One. He was here, and I didn’t know why, but I suddenly became even more emotional about the entire thing.

“Shh,” he told me. “I’m here. What do you need for me to do for you?”

I couldn’t answer, though, because my stomach was too busy revolting on me. It took several minutes before I was able to relax, and when I did, I felt something cool rubbing along the back of my neck. It took a moment to realize that Dimitri was gently wiping my neck with a wet cloth.

“That feels good.”

“It is supposed to. Are you finished with the sickness?”

I wanted to say yes, but I couldn’t. Not for certain. “Perhaps for now. I’m not sure about later.”

“Later will not matter nearly as much as now. Let me get you up and back into bed after we clean you up.”

Honestly, I wanted nothing more than to have a shower. I suddenly felt grubby, and it wasn’t a refreshing feeling. “I want to shower,” I told him.

Dimitri stopped while helping me stand. “Are you certain? Do you feel strong enough for one?”

I wasn’t sure if I was or not, but either way, I still wanted a shower. “I don’t know. But I feel icky.”

Dimitri nodded, and after he helped me sit on the now closed toilet, he turned the water on in the shower. The bathroom was absolutely gorgeous, and I wondered, honestly, why did one need such a bathroom? We spent so little time in it, really.

“Did you need me to join you?”

I took a deep breath to try and calm my emotions. Why did he have to be so amazing and wonderful? I was feeling wretched, and he was being the sweetest.

“I love you,” I blurted out. This absolutely was not the most romantic time to tell him, but I did. I loved my sexy and caring dragon. He was not who I was expecting when I’d thought about my One, but he was, without a doubt, exactly who I needed. Dimitri’s smile had me grinning, despite how terrible I felt.

He cupped the side of my face. “I love you too. And I’ll still love you if you don’t want me in the shower with you. I know you are feeling poorly.”

I couldn’t help it; despite how horrid I felt, I laughed. It was exactly what I needed, but my stomach started protesting, so I stopped laughing. “I’m sorry,” I told him as I grabbed my stomach.

“Why?”

“I’m not laughing at you or because you told me you loved me for the first time too. Just that despite me having just puked nothing into the toilet, you still love me and are offering to be near me.”

Dimitri tilted his head to the side. “I love you. I will take care of you no matter what. If you are feeling poorly, I’ll take care of you. It is what alphas do for their fated mates. Dedushka, to this day, still takes care of Yéye.” Dimitri placed his hands on my sides and pulled me close. “I’ll always take care of you.”

“Yes, Dimitri. I would very much like for you to join me in the shower. I’m feeling absolutely terrible and not like myself in the least.”

Dimitri pulled his shirt over his head and dropped it to the floor. Instead of removing his boots though, he tugged on the T-shirt I’d been sleeping in—one of his—and pulled it off me. Then, he reached for my sleep pants and pushed them down.

“You get into the shower. It’s hot, and if you are feeling weak, sit on the seat. I’ll be in as soon as I get my boots and pants off.”

I nodded and did as instructed. I made it to the bench and sighed. My body felt achy, more so than it had been, so I sat on the stone bench. I was starting to feel dizzy, so I thought it was probably best that I wasn’t standing, especially in a slippery environment.

“Would you rather have a bath?” Dimitri asked as he joined me in the shower.

I looked up at my One and wanted to cry. I couldn’t tell you the last time I had done so, but in that moment, I was incredibly emotional and truly wanted to cry.

“I’m not sure. I think if I can just have you help me stand under the spray for a few minutes, I’ll feel a little better.”

Dimitri nodded, and then without even being asked, he pulled me to my feet and moved us to where we were bothstanding under the relaxing rain shower spray. I sighed and let my head fall forward onto his shoulder.

“I know you feel poorly. I talked to Master Edison a little while ago. He is going to be having Dr. King come by to see you. Dr. King will be bringing you the other tea, as well as checking you out for the pregnancy.”

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