Chapter 73: She's a Healing Balm

Xaden

"Give him another dose of adrenaline," Charred snarled. "I want him awake now!"

Riley. The feel of her in my arms and the taste of her lips filled me. How once being with her was not enough. How I wanted a lifetime to hear her laugh and her constant talking and learn everything I could about her.

For now, I needed to help Riley, which meant not give these bastards anything. A dark fog clouded my brain, and I couldn't move or even open my eyes. The combination of the tranquilizer and my body needing to do a healing sleep was too potent. My mind slipped back toward the dream of me and Riley together as I flew with her in my arms under the double moonlight.

"Hit him again," Charred roared.