“You lost a lot of blood.”
“Oh, yeah.Forgot about that.Your tentacles are nice and comfy.Oh, did Vine come home?”
“She and Kazuya went for a swim, and they are still out there.”
“Oh.”She giggled.“I am guessing he doesn’t get to the ocean nearly enough.”
He laughed.“He’s looking into opening a spa out here.Ohno has no issue.The hotel is overloaded with bookings.”
“Oh, that’s fun.King Kekoa will make sure that the new arrivals pace themselves.”She smiled.“And the business people, too.”
He laughed softly in her ear.“Funny.Now, get some sleep.I’ve got you.”
She nodded and relaxed.He was warm and solid behind her, holding her securely but letting her move.She settled into him and let her normal hesitation take a day off.The wings could demand blood if anything went wrong.
Chapter Five
Meeda stretched inher own bed.She sat up and reached for the pillow next to hers, and it was warm.Akervel came in with coffee and some of the island pastries on a tray.She settled against the headboard and flexed her hands.
“Good morning, Meeda.Feeling better?”
“Yes.Thank you.”She chuckled.“Mia slept with the baker.Again.”
He settled near her legs.“How do you know?”
“The pastries are still warm, and it’s five thirty in the morning.There is only one way that would happen.”
“So she trades herself for pastries?”
Meeda laughed.“No.Consider this applause for her efforts.”
Akervel took a bite of one.“Oh, wow.She’s impressive.”
“Yeah.And she won’t teach me anything.She says it comes with time, and then she giggles.”
Akervel grinned and took one of the coffees.“What’s on your agenda today?”
