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When I woke up, the bed was empty. Where had Tripp gone? I slid my feet over the edge and looked around.
A figure sat in the dark corner watching me.
I pulled the sheet up. “Who is it?”
“It’s just me,” Roman said softly. “I was waiting for you to wake.”
“Oh,” I said, breathing out in relief. “What time is it?”
“Almost eight o’clock,” he said. Then he stood and came over next to me. He lifted my chin and leaned down to press a kiss to my lips.
I reached for him, wrapping my hands around his shoulders. “Come to bed,” I said, ignoring the fact that we were in Tripp’s room and Tripp’s bed.
He stroked his hand down the side of my cheek. “I’d love to, but we have things to do today.”
I pouted.
“I’ve been to see your sister, and I brought a change of clothes.” He gestured toward the bathroom. “Shower and we’ll go get some breakfast.”
“You spoke to Phoebe?” I asked.
“Yes,” he said. “I explained the accident and that we were going to take care of you for a bit.”
I reached for my head. “But I’m fine. I don’t even have a concussion.”
“Hudson is going to go over and help her with the painting today,” he said. “And I’m going to take you out to eat. So go and shower.”
A smile pulled at my lips. It wasn’t like I’d rather be painting than hanging out with Roman. I headed for the bathroom and the shower.
Roman watched me cross the room.
I stopped at the doorway and looked back. “Do you want to join?”
“With all that I am,” he said, then sighed. “But not now. Just shower quickly and let’s go.”
“Okay.” I frowned. What was going on? Roman was taking me for breakfast, and Hudson was working with Phoebe. Where were Levi and Tripp? Still fixing the aquarium? And what was with the rush?
I turned on the spray full blast and stepped in. The warmth rolled over my body, easing away all my aches and pains. I reached for the soap and swore.
Tripp and Levi had gone after Lambert. Dammit.
I turned off the water and grabbed the towel, and turned to step out of the shower only to run into Roman.
“You can’t stop them,” he said. “It needs to be done.”
“But he’s dangerous, and they could use my null power to . . .”
“No. Tripp needs to do this. He needs to know he can keep his mate safe.”
I worried at my lip. “I could help . . .”
“You’ll help by staying safe,” Roman said reasonably. “Now finish your shower and let’s go.”
I stepped back into the shower and took up the soap. Roman stood just outside the glass door, waiting and watching, and I couldn’t help giving him a little show.
“Damn you,” he muttered and left the bathroom.
I smiled to myself. I hadn’t thought this was ever going to be possible for me. But they all knew about my power, and none of them had run away. They seemed more determined than ever to stay by my side. Could I really make a place for myself here? It wasn’t like I had anything to go back to in Atlanta.
