20. The Doctor
LORELAI
I woke to hushed voices, my body heavy, my eyelids even heavier. I fought through the fogginess in my head, wincing as it pounded a little.
My lips were dry, but my stomach no longer radiated pain through me.
“She’s awake,” Brax said, and I let out a sigh of relief that he was okay.
He connected straightaway, and I lifted my heavy arms for him. “You’re okay,” I breathed.
“Garrett is dealt with,” he said, and his lips pressed against mine.
He pulled away, and Derik took his place, kissing me softly.
“You should not have pushed yourself, beautiful. I have given your mother permission to drug you into unconsciousness if you attempt something like that again,” Derik breathed against my mouth.
I smiled weakly, then opened my eyes, meeting his intense gaze.
