For the first time, I notice two older men and Auriela standing behind my mate. The three of them leave after hugging her, closing the door behind them. I push myself to sit up properly as I watch her move closer to my bed. Everything in me wants to get out of this bed and pull her into my arms, but I know we need to talk first. We stare at each other for a long time. I'm not sure what to say, so I say the first thing that pops into my head. "Your sister is bossy." "What the hell are you crazy," Cash asks, practically rolling his eyes. Arina looks surprised before she throws her head back and laughs. "Yes, she is, but she is an excellent doctor. I'm glad she was here to make sure that you're alright. I would have been devastated if I had lost you," she says. Warmth spreads through my

