Chapter 5
I lay on the cot moping. I listened to the King explain Pyra the same way Ciyrs had. Now I was pissed. I understood it was hard to go through this. Hell I was the one who was attacked by a damn rabid beast, died, healed, and now I had a damn seizure. I’d only been on Uoria for a short time, but it felt like a lifetime.
I was beginning to think that I should go home. I wasn’t having much luck and my supposed mate vanished. I wanted to be by myself even if it was only for a little bit, but right now no one would leave me alone. If it wasn’t one Denynso it was another. I was grateful they cared, but damn could a girl get some privacy? I needed a good cry, and I sure as hell wouldn’t do it in front of anyone.
I stood and stretched feeling a dull ache spread through my body. There was something seriously wrong. I wasn’t equipped for this. I was probably still dying or something. Shaking my head, I paced the room slowly, but even that wore me out. Light danced before me and I swayed on my feet. Shit I was about to pass out—again. I closed my eyes and stood still hoping the feeling would go away. Instead I looked up into the King’s gentle orange eyes. I felt him lift me like I was weightless and was placed on the cot. Closing my eyes I decided passing out was better than falling over every damn time I moved.
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3 months later
I woke up to see a whole slew of faces staring at me. All of them had various levels of concern in their eyes. I groaned and tried to sit up, but nothing worked. I tried to speak but my mouth was dry and it tasted like something died. A straw was placed between my lips and I sucked the water down. It tasted funny but I wasn’t about to complain. I tried to think but my head was cloudy.
The others were still staring at me, and it was making me nervous. I spit the straw out. “What?” I asked and the sound of my voice wasn’t mine. It was deep and raspy. What the hell?
“You scared the shit out of us sweetie,” Ciyrs said and knelt by me.
“Why? Did I pass out again?”
He laughed but I saw his tears. When I reached out to wipe it away my arm wouldn’t move. “Why the hell can’t I move?”
“You were in a coma.”
“I see. For how long?”
“Three months.”
I gasped. “Oh, well that might explain it, what happened?”
“My healing did a lot more than we knew. I’ll explain it once you have some time. Gyyx went to get Pyra.”
“He’s not here?”
He chuckled. “He hasn’t left your side for more than a few hours sweetie. His dad sent him home to rest. He was in bad shape.”
“Oh, okay.” I closed my eyes, but then I felt the gentle touch from Ciyrs and peeked.
“Just checking to make sure you weren’t going to fall back into your coma.”
“I think I’m good. I feel better than before.”
“You should.”
The door slammed open and warriors were shoved to the side when Pyra came in with wide eyes. Ciyrs moved without having to be shoved out of the way and Pyra dropped to his knees. Everyone else scattered to give us privacy.
He stared into my eyes with tears in his own and picked up my hands gently in his. “I am so sorry. God, I am such an asshole.”
He sounded devastated, and I wanted so badly to comfort him. “Help me sit up.”
He brought my hands to his lips and kissed my cold fingers and nodded. He lifted me like I was a fragile piece of glass. Then he sat down and I leaned against his warm body. Instantly my heart picked up and his heat warmed me. I shivered and he wrapped his arm around me pulling me onto his lap. He kissed my cheek and I felt the wetness of his tears. When I tried to lift my hand this time I was able to and I wiped his tear.
“I’m okay.”
He shook his head and sobbed holding me. I never imagined such a strong man like Pyra would be sobbing like a child, but he was. “Hey, it’s okay.”
“Are you sure?”
“I don’t feel sick or anything.”
His body shook. “Did you before, that night?”
He was referring to our last night, apparently three long fucking months ago. The night I was broken hearted for the first time over a man. Knowing I’d been out that long and knowing how much he must have suffered I couldn’t even bring myself to be angry. I thought about his question. “Yeah, I felt weak and really sick like I could fall over at any moment.” I sighed. “And apparently that’s what happened. I vaguely remember your dad catching me.”
“Yeah he did, and then you wouldn’t wake up. Nothing worked, and Ciyrs thought you wouldn’t ever wake up. All the tests showed there was nothing wrong. He’s been a wreck. He blames himself, and he made it his mission to figure out what was wrong and save you.”
“It’s no one’s fault. I guess I needed a vacation from me.”
“That’s not funny.”
“I’m sorry Pyra. I’m sorry you were mad at me, and I don’t even understand why. I’m sorry about the bond between me and Ciyrs too.”
“Don’t. None of it matters. I am the asshole—”
“Let’s just move on then.”
“You’ll forgive me that easily?”
I raised a brow. “Don’t you think the last few months have been punishment enough?”
He gulped and nodded. “It was the worst hell I’ve ever been in. They made me leave you every couple of days to shower and sleep. Otherwise I sat by you trying to find a way to wake you.”
I leaned into him and he wrapped both his arms around me. “Do you need anything?”
I shook my head. “Just you. I’m so cold, and I’ve missed you.”
He let out a breath. “God, I’ve missed you too, love. Don’t ever do that again.”
He kissed my hair and I shuddered. “I’m probably pretty gross, but I doubt I can take a shower.”
“If you don’t mind Mom helping you she offered knowing you’d probably want to get cleaned up. She’s been here every other day or so giving you a sponge bath.”
I blushed. “Oh man that’s so horrible.” I knew my hair was disgusting. “I would like that. That’s what I want, and I think the water will warm me up. My bones ache from being cold.”
“I’ll go get her.”
He lifted me back on the couch to where I could lean in the corner and not fall over and went outside. A few seconds later his mother came in smiling.
“It’s so good to see you’re awake. We were all pretty terrified.”
I nodded. I hadn’t had a chance to get to know her, but she was basically my mother in law. “Thank you for taking care of me.”
“Of course honey. You’re family, and I wouldn’t trust any of the men to do this right. They wouldn’t know what to do.” She laughed and I smiled.
She helped me to my feet and I wobbled. “How long is this going to last?”
“It could be a few days.”
My shoulders slumped as I was led to the bathroom. I moved like an old woman and when I looked in the mirror I gasped in horror. I looked horrible.