Phoenix Love

e laughed with him. The two men who had been with him had jumped into action as soon as they left the clos

e man, at least six foot three inches. His hands matched his large frame, a golden ring contrasting with his dark skin on his right hand. Le

w, while we wait for the doctor." He sa

"I have so many questions,

u know my name. Could yo

to look away from his eyes, or s

ked, raising an eyebrow. "I di

elt her heart throb at the

and the word from other nations isn't always completely accurat

e more she talked to Micheal, the

know. "Many families died off, or merged together, but the Sparrows stayed strong.

ely begun my training before..." She trailed off. Pa

ugh. If you weren't, I'd be

I took the blow for Micheal. She nodded,

Her breath quickened and she gripped the sheets tightly. She needed an anchor, no. She needed that powder. The spiral of anxious thoughts started to swallow he

you leave. I promise." His sincerity made her feel more calm than she had in months. Laying back, she took deep breaths, closi

t? Before she could ask him, another man entered the room carrying a metal first aid kit. It was huge, more like a case

her uninjured side, the doctor got to work quickly, c

blood transfusion. We had only just gotten you back to a safe level." He sighed. "I can't give you any more painkillers

I'm

d again. "Just don't rip th

ing, it really helped. She wasn't sure how to feel about how he treated her. It almost reminded her of how she took care of Beryl. Once he was done, he

you up to that too. Please don't move too much. You

long had she been here already? She needed to g

ng. You're lucky to be alive. So sit back, relax, and recover. You won't do a

aina looked

tened to swallow her

ays have I

e for a week." H

stitched up, she would have jumpe

other gently on her shoulder. "Kamba, you need to rest. Y

dead, or that I've run away!" She looked b

an inquire about your sister. She can come here and stay with you, if yo

ou to do that. Besides, I'm sure if I'm real

sister. I'm sure something can be arranged. And if you'd like, I can send the magic powder you collected to Dust today." Gr

he whispered. Now that the fea

lax." With those comforting words, and h