Ruler: A Dark Secret Society (The Drákon Legacy Book 4) by B. Lybaek

Author:B. Lybaek [Lybaek, B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-06-25T16:00:00+00:00

“Liam!” I squeal as soon as Kai opens the door to the room they’re keeping my consort in.

It reminds me of the luxury suite at the hospital after I stupidly went into the ocean to save Kai. But I don’t pay attention to the decor, I’m too busy running to his bed.

“Liam.” This time it comes out as a barely controlled sob. “How are you feeling? Did they treat you okay? Can you—”

He lifts his hand to cup my face. “Agápi,” he slurs as a goofy grin spreads across his face. “Love…” Pausing, he blinks a few times, but his eyes keep their dream-like quality. “…You.”

“Oh, Liam.” As I nuzzle into his hand, I let my tears fall again.

My mighty warrior looks so carefree. His hair is in disarray, and he can’t stop smiling. But the machines beeping, and the cannula in his hand make me cringe. I force myself not to say anything, how can I when he looks so happy.

Kai and Gus silently move closer.

“I see you got some morphine,” Kai chuckles.

Liam proudly shows us what he’s clutching in his hand. “They… when I click the…” His eyes flutter shut, his long dark lashes fanning across his cheek.

“I know, big guy,” Kai says, laughing now. “You have to click the button to release the morphine.” I’m sure he’s explaining it for my benefit, because judging by the way Liam is keeping the button down with his thumb, he already knows what’s what.

Frowning, I ask, “Is there a chance he can give himself too much?”

Gus places his hand on my lower back. “No. That’s why there’s a button to control it. The doctor will have regulated it so he can only get however much they’ve deemed okay.”

I open my mouth to argue that they might not know, but before I can form any words, Gus continues.

“They base the dosage on his height and weight, so he won’t be able to get more than his body can handle.”

I still want to argue that they might be wrong, but I don’t. This isn’t the time or place for my worries, especially not since this is an irrational one.

Liam pulls me from my thoughts when he suddenly tries to get out of bed. “Agápi?” Even though he’s looking right at me, it’s like he isn’t seeing what’s in front of him.

I gently sit down on the edge of his bed and take his hand. “I’m here, Liam. And I’m not going anywhere.” I can’t help hardening my tone at the last part.

My consort smiles again, his fingers intertwine with mine and we sit like that for hours. I don’t move despite the numbness settling into my left thigh and buttocks, I refuse to. Liam needs me, and I need him just as badly—if not more.

Kai and Gus have moved two chairs closer, and they’re busy talking about unimportant things like what our lives will be like five years from now. Okay, so maybe it’s kind of important, and I know they’re doing it for my benefit.

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