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Then she joined him in slumber.
* * *
Three days.
Three boring days of being poked, prodded, and tested. Micah was going out of his mind, but in the best way.
He was feeling fantastic.
And now that his body was rallying, his wolf was revved up and ready to claim his mate. Every single time she walked into his room, it was all he could do to refrain from grabbing her, tossing her onto his bed, and having his way with her, regardless of who might come walking in to get an eyeful.
It might be worth getting thrown out. Maybe it would speed along his discharge papers? Nah, Mac would kill him after all and save the disease the trouble.
Next to him, Jacee laid her magazine in her lap and cocked her head at him with a bemused expression. “What are you smiling about over there?”
“Fucking you right here on this bed with your round ass turned up and me pounding into it like there’s no tomorrow.”
“Micah!” Her mouth fell open, and she smacked him on the arm with her magazine. “You horny wolf.”
“You asked!”
“I guess you are feeling better. Wonder when Mac’s going to have those last test results?”
“Anytime, I hope. I’m ready to get the hell out of here.”
“Where do you want to go when you’re released?”
“Go? What do you mean?”
Hesitating, she studied her lap for a second before meeting his eyes again. “We’re mates, or will be. Are we going to live together? Or separately? I’m not sure what you want.”
“Oh! God, I feel so stupid.” He reached out for her hand and enfolded it in his. “I want to live wherever makes you happy, baby. Nick likes for the team to live on the compound, but your house is only a short drive into town, so he might make an exception if you want us to stay there, at least for now.”
“You think so?”
She looked so hopeful, he resolved to speak with Nick the second Mac let him go. “I’m pretty sure. I’ll see if I can work something out with him.”
Jacee’s megawatt smile was payment enough for even entertaining the idea of giving up life here with his brothers. This woman was quickly becoming his everything, his feelings growing stronger as she selflessly cared for him through his illness each day. She could easily have left him to the hospital’s care and only mated with him when he got well, nothing more. But she was a kind person, with lots of love to give.
Could she really love him? Could he be that lucky?
“All right, who’s ready to leave?” Mac burst into the room, waving a sheaf of papers and grinning from ear to ear.
Micah blinked. “I’m free?”
“Free and clear! Your test results show no sign of leukemia, thanks to several rounds of your mate’s blood.”
Jacee launched herself at him, and he crushed her to his chest. Then he gave her a slow, sweet kiss, which promised much more, later. Mac gave them a moment, and finally they pulled apart.
Micah cleared his throat. “What are the chances of recurrence?”
“I’ll be honest—I just don’t know. My guess is it’s gone for good, but I want you back every six months for a checkup for the first two years. After that, every year for five years. Past the seven-year mark, I’ll feel better saying you’re totally clear.”
“I don’t know how to thank you.”
“No need. Good old shifter biology got you out of this mess, I think, and mating will keep you out. Go home and create that bond, and I’m pretty sure nature will take care of the rest.”
“Well, thanks, anyway. I haven’t felt this good in over a year, Mac.”
