Chapter 127

Ariela

Fearing death, I threw back the covers and rushed to the duffel bag, which was fortunately in the same room. I used the speed of a werewolf to reach it and hastily dressed myself.

Just as I was finishing, I heard Aramis say "I have to make sure that the heating is always on. Otherwise, it's no fun watching you." I hadn't even realized that I had an audience. Confused, I looked over at him and he explained "I wanted to ask you if you wanted to talk to your brother on the phone. You're fit again." I made my way over to him and shook my head. "No, I'll leave that up to you. At least I assume that you have other things to sort out."

And secretly I had no problem with a break. My body was still exhausted from the torture. My husband was welcome to face it all. If necessary, I was close to him.

Aramis offered me his arm and I took it. Together we made our way to his office. He said in passing "You should eat something. After the last few day