Page 16 of Shadowing Bright
“About an hour.”The orderly got her settled.
“Very well.I will return.”
Vaia nodded.“Figured.Sign the papers, and you will be on your way.”
He touched her cheek.“We will talk about it.”
She grimaced as she was pushed out.“I don’t know you, but that sounds like a no.”
The soft laughter rang behind her.
They were in the elevator when the orderly asked, “So, is that your husband?”
“Soon-to-be ex.”
“He doesn’t seem to understand that.”
She grunted.“I know.”
The orderly laughed, and when the doors opened, they made their way to the MRI.Time to see her damage.
Chapter Three
Vaia was exhausted, and the wound along her ribs had bled in the unit.Fortunately, the bedding had caught it.
She was slumped over in the chair as she tried to stay awake.
They got back to her room, and her sheets and bedding were clean and folded back as she was lifted and settled onto the surface.
The orderly tucked her in, and her guards both glanced in to check on her when she relaxed on her bed, fighting to stay awake.
She gave up the fight.
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Matthias had just gottenup and had been wanting to spend quality time with Leo, but Dorn had cleared his throat.“Mayor, Lord Azreen Maximus is here and wishes to discuss things urgently.”
