"Pain! Keep up with me here." He had very little strength left, which is the sole reason why he spoke so gently. No matter how powerful a guy is, he is still just formed of flesh and blood and not cast iron. He will exhibit a vulnerable side if his body is behind schedule. And the thing that he needs from me right now more than anything else is for me to be warm.

I crouched down in complete silence on the lip of the bathtub, frowning intensely. I knew I shouldn’t be so soft hearted, but now he is ill, I can’t turn a blind eye. Just take care...