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The barrier around us lowered, fading into the ground. Finn lifted me up with ease while Arielle hopped off my shoulder and went to rest on Orion's. He came to Finn's side, pressing his hand to my forehead.
"Celestia, you’re burning up," he commented.
"I'm fine. Just need a moment," I whispered. I knew that the spell had taken a toll on Sia from watching her memories, but I didn't think it would make me feel this exhausted.
Finn began to move, Orion right next to us as Finn followed behind Ms. Arcadia. A few students passed by, whispering among themselves, but I began to drift off; the swaying motion of being in Finn's arms reminded me of the times Magnor would have to carry me after our afternoon training sessions.
"Cutie Pie?"
"Did she fall asleep?" Orion asked.
"Changing a familiar into human form is very tasking on a shifter. I'm shocked she was capable of casting that spell so smoothly. It takes most individuals years to master it and they have to be very close to their familiar," Ms. Arcadia explained.
"Bru-ree." I felt something soft brush against my cheek. I figured it was Arielle from how close the sound of her reply was, but my mind felt fuzzy and I continued fading in and out.
When I finally opened my eyes, I was laying down in a dim room. My vision was blurry, but I could see someone peering down at me; concerned green eyes met my half-open ones. I blinked a few times, narrowing my eyes to help clear my vision.
"Cutie Pie?" Finn asked.
My vision finally cleared enough to see his ruffled pink hair and bright green eyes. "Finn? Where are we?" I asked.
"Nurse’s office. You fell unconscious before we got here and the nurse told us we should let you rest. Orion's asleep right now," Finn explained.
I realized I was in Finn’s arms and he sat on a medical bed. I noticed the IV in my arm that was connected to a clear fluid. I looked to my right to see Orion asleep in his designated bed, his arms around a pillow and Arielle slept on the rail of the bed.
"IV?" I asked.
"You were dehydrated. The nurse didn't know how long you'd be unconscious and wanted to ensure you didn't go into an electrolyte imbalance," Finn explained.
"Makes sense," I whispered. I tried to sit up, but Finn shook his head and kept me from moving.
"Rest. The others came back to the lockers looking for us and ran into Othello. He explained what happened and they're helping him search the premises. Hunter was really pissed and the twins are scouting the area in their shifter forms," Finn explained.
"And Theo?" I asked.
"He's doing a little snooping. He has a hunch a certain vampire is involved," Finn suggested.
"Vincent?" I asked.
"A possibility. Or someone working with him or his coven. Who knows? Theo doesn't trust the vamps and wants to make sure they're off our radar. We can't afford for you to get hurt," Finn whispered the last sentence.
"Overprotective," I mumbled with a smile.
"With you," he replied.
I blushed, meeting his serious gaze.
He lowered his head slowly, his lips pressed softly to my forehead. I remained still, my heart beating rapidly within my chest at the tender kiss. He leaned back to look into my eyes.
"I don't like when you’re hurt or in pain. We're protective because we don't want to lose you. Someone is targeting you and we won't allow them to have you." Finn’s soothing voice helped me to relax.
"But you're not required to. I know we're a team, but why go above and beyond for me?" I whispered.
"Because it's you, Cutie Pie. From the moment I saw you, I knew I'd like you. Those beautiful green eyes and those lovely purple ones you hide," Finn admitted.
"When..." I trailed off.
"Your eyes are purple right now," he pointed out.
