Page 19 of Regal Rising

“You had something horrible happen to you, but Regis doesn’t know how it is going to affect you, and she won’t even consider a possible threat to Ira.”

“I understand. Safety of her child is first. Having sat with Ira for a few minutes, I understand it.”

Ela waved at Wren, and the woman bowed before talking to Regis.

Rex kept a light hand at her back as they walked. “Could she help the scarring?”

“No, but I should be able to start healing myself.”

“Well, if you find your mates, the healing will be faster.”

Ela muttered, “Mates are the last things on my mind. If a guy comes near me again, I’m going to fillet his junk.”

“Oh. Right.” Rex winced. “Your mates are going to have an uphill struggle.”

“Their problem. My problem is healing.”

“Right. Here you go. The house is yours to do with what you please. Rest where you feel safe, and food will be brought in for you. Drink a lot.”

The building seemed to appear out of the woods, and Ela looked at it and smiled. It looked safe, and safe was what she needed. “Thank you for your help, and thank Pandora again. She saved my life.”

Rex nodded. “She’s incredible and will probably be checking on you.”

“That’s fine. A little fog never hurt anyone.”

Rex laughed. “You believe that if you want to. Good night, and get some rest.”

Ela looked at the interior of the guesthouse. It was clean and silent. “I think I will.”

She stepped inside the dark building and closed the door behind her. It felt like it would keep her secrets. She walked to the upper level, found a bed, and got naked before climbing between the sheets. She should have wrapped up against the wounds opening, but she was exhausted. She would wash up after herself later.

Chapter Four

One month later.

Regis looked around at the assembled ladies. “Are we ready?”

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