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I put the bottle next to the jar, and in the same second, my back arched from the sudden, sharp pain in my spine.
“Dammit,” I groaned through my clenched teeth.
Trying not to breathe, I carefully pushed myself to the headboard and leaned against the pillows.
The full moon was blinking at me from behind the branches swaying from the breeze.
“What are you so happy about?” I grumbled. “It has nothing to do with you.”
The screen of my phone lit up with a notification. It was a message from Finn. I reached for the phone and read the short text.
Are you asleep?
I wish.I replied.
Is it okay if I call you?
Yes.
I could do with some distraction. The phone buzzed, and I answered the call.
“Hey.”
“Hey. How are you doing?”
“It’s a bit worse than yesterday. But it’s—” another wave of pain struck my spine, and I squeezed my teeth, “— bearable,” I breathed out as it passed.
“Spencer, did you drink the tincture?” His usually calm voice sounded worried now.
“It tastes horrible.”
“Don’t be a baby. You need to drink it.”
“You sound like my mom.”
“In this case, it’s a good thing, because just like her, I want what’s best for you.”
“Okay.” Thinking it would give Mom peace of mind to see less potion in the jar, I picked it up and took two more gulps. “Eww.” With the back of my palm, I wiped my chin.
“Come on,” I heard Finn chuckle, “it’s not that bad.”
It was nice to hear that reassuring, low voice that I was getting used to, and for some reason made me feel safe.
“Finn?”
“Yes?”
“I can’t wait to meet your wolf.” I knew he was smiling. “So don’t you dare disappear on me.”
“Don’t worry, Spencer. I’m not going anywhere until I’m sure you’re okay.”
“Good. Now. Do you know a lullaby?”
“Would you like me to howl it for you?”
We both laughed.
He kept me company until I fell asleep, and when I woke up in the morning, I was feeling much better.
