LORELAI

I woke to hushed voices, my body heavy, my eyelids even heavier. I fought through the fogginess in my head, wincing as it pounded a little.

My lips were dry, but my stomach no longer radiated pain through me.

“She’s awake,” Brax said, and I let out a sigh of relief that he was okay.

He connected straightaway, and I lifted my heavy arms for him. “You’re okay,” I breathed.

“Garrett is dealt with,” he said, and his lips pressed against mine.

He pulled away, and Derik took his place, kissing me softly.

“You should not have pushed yourself, beautiful. I have given your mother permission to drug you...