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"Alexis suggested we start with a little bit of one of those shakes you drink."
I thought about that for a second, waiting for my stomach to rebel at the idea.When it didn't churn and protest, I agreed.Devon got up and got one from the small fridge in the other room.
I pushed myself up until I sat in the middle of the bed and took the small can from him.I tried to pop it open, but found that I didn't have enough strength.
"Can you get this?"I held the can toward him.He took it only long enough to pop the top before handing it back.I tipped the can back and took a few sips.
"Not too much," He cautioned."we want to make sure you hold it down, not lose even more fluids."
I nodded and I lowered the can to rest in my lap, waiting to see what my stomach would do.I held the can out, he took it from me and set it on the nightstand before sliding back onto the bed beside me.I leaned back against him, letting him take my weight as I waited for my body to accept or refuse the thick liquid.Devon held me close, careful of my bruised and battered body.
I couldn't get enough of his touch, of his skin against mine.I lay in his arms, absorbing his warmth and his gentleness.
"I wish I could give you the strength you need, the energy to heal faster."He murmured into my hair.
"Wouldn't that be nice."
"I could do it if we sealed our mating."
"Maybe."I replied."From what Alexis told me it's not certain.You might be able to, or you might not."
"That's probably true."He sighed."I just want to stop you from hurting."
"I know you do, and I appreciate it."I lay quietly for a few minutes before speaking again."Can you hand me that can back, I'd like to drink a little more."
I felt Devon twist his body to grab the can before he placed it in my hand.I took a few more sips, resting my hand and the can on his leg in between sips as I slowly finished the shake.After handing him the empty can back, I curled against him, letting him lift me onto his lap so I rested on his chest as he leaned against the headboard.
"If you didn't have to move us to go get it, I'd drink another of those."I said, unwilling to let him get up, even to get me food.
Devon picked up his PCD from the nightstand beside him and tapped something onto the screen before laying it back down again without a word.Moments later a soft knock sounded on the door.
"It's open."Devon said.
I looked across the room to see Alexis step in, shaking a can in one hand, Caden close behind.
"Did you want this?"She asked, holding a can toward me.
I took the can and as I pulled it closer Devon laid his hand over the top and popped the tab, opening it for me without a word.I took a few sips and rested the can the bed beside us.
"What happened with the Anikitos and the healer after I ran?"I asked.
"Not a whole lot.I talked to Morgan for a few minutes, they offered again to get us anything we need, and then they left."She sat on the edge of the bed near where my feet lay under the blankets.
"What was it the two of you saw?"I asked.
"I never would have thought to check you without you touching Devon, so it's really Morgan's find."
"What is it?"I asked again.
"The two of you have something going on that you shouldn't, at least not now."
"You mean other than Devon knowing something was wrong?"
"Yeah, other than that.You seem to be siphoning energy off him any time he touches you."
"I thought only sealed mates could do that."
"Mostly, that's true.There are a few who have the ability to loan and borrow energy as a talent, but those who have the talent don't usually have to touch someone, and I think we would have discovered by now if you had that talent."
