Page 137 of With Us

I shivered. Liquid dripped down my face, and I wanted to ask for more. I’d be willing to swirly myself if it meant cooling off.

“Hot,” I said, easing my eyes open to see Rachelle wiping down my head.

“Your fever is back up.” She gave me the kind of smile I’d imagine a mom gave when she didn’t want her child to worry. “They’re trying a new antibiotic.”

I wanted to ask more, but I was too tired.

???

I needed to get out.

Looking down, I almost choked myself on my cleavage. The purple and hot pink leather outfit was impractical for a stealth mission. Walking, I nearly twisted my ankle in the ridiculous heels.

The hallway corridor was dark and abandoned. I pressed myself tight to the wall and moved as swiftly as possible. When I found the stairwell, I gripped the railing and vaulted myself over. I landed in a crouch.

Nailed the superhero landing. Awesome!

I heard a door creak open and ducked into the shadows. I thought I was in the clear until the sound of a river flowing filled the small space and another door closed.

“Who’re you?” a deep voice bit out.

“You’re not supposed to be here,” another said.

I stood and casually leaned against the wall. “Hiya, boys.”

“Who’re you?” the deep voice repeated, sending a tremor down my spine.

“A nurse.” My own voice sounded odd.

“That’s not a nurse’s uniform.”

Damn this impractical outfit.

“I must be in the wrong room,” I tried.

The men approached quickly. Without thinking, I kicked my leg out and spun, catching them both in the jaw. They were relentless, getting right back up to crowd me again. I jabbed one in the chest with the heel of my palm while I stomped the other guy’s foot.

Back flipping three times, I ended up near the door. One of them was calling for backup while the other groaned in pain.

But he was too late. I’d escaped into the darkness.

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“Should she be sleeping this much?” I heard a voice ask from far away.

I’ve developed more super powers. How else would I be able to hear Theo?

“Her body is working hard to fight the infection. Between that and the meds, an increase in sleep is expected.”

“Thanks, Doc.”

I wonder if I can move things with my mind.

???

Opening my eyes slowly, I took stock of myself. I still felt weak and sore, but I no longer had the urge to stick my head in the toilet to cool down.

I glanced to the side and saw it was night, only bits of light streaming through around the heavy blinds. The TV was on, but the sound was muted. Continuing my scan, I saw Luc or Ben sleeping in a chair. I began to look away when he shifted his face towards me.

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