I call forth your power to steal away pain.
The elements were removing themselves at her command and the pain was lessened with the herbs. She managed to remove three more threads before exhaustion took hold of her. There were still several others, coming from his calves and his thighs, two from the hooks in his hips, but the silver from those hooks hadn't progressed nearly as close to his heart as it had from the ones she'd removed.
Can you manage this pain a while longer? I would take it from you if I could.
You have kept me alive, csitri, and just touching minds with you has made me stronger. Where are you? This is a dangerous place.
Those holding you, are they rogues?
No. Lycans. You cannot possibly understand the danger they represent. They will not hesitate to fight any Carpathian rescue party. You must relay that message to whoever travels with you. My brother. Any of the other warriors with you.
Skyler had to move away from him, backing down that psychic trail. She needed to rest. I am human, not Carpathian and no such rescue party accompanies me.
There was silence. She found herself back in her own body, lying in the hammock Paul had slung between two trees for her. She stared up at the canopy overhead. The wind gently moved through the branches, setting them swaying. She loved the sound of the breeze as it rustled the leaves and the feel of it on her face. She was ice-cold, but the fur coat lay over her. Somehow, even in his weakened state, Paul had managed to take care of her.
Skyler. In spite of the pain in his voice, Dimitri sounded commanding. He'd only used that voice on her a couple of times. Did you come after me on your own? Is Josef with you?
She had known this moment would come. She had hoped it would come much later. Pressing her lips together she nodded, even though he couldn't see the gesture.
We have a good plan. Once we free you, none of them can possibly harm us. She infused absolute confidence into her voice. She believed they could rescue him or she wouldn't have had Josef and Paul come with her. She would have come, but she wouldn't have involved them.
It's only getting those hooks closed off and the silver out of your body and then we're home free, she added. You know the Lycans can't defeat you.
Skyler, I want you to turn around and get out of here. I mean it. I'm not asking.
Even if you did ask, it wouldn't happen, Dimitri. I'm coming for you. I'm not the child everyone thinks, and you, better than most, know that. You're mine and these Lycans have no business trying to kill you.
Dimitri, in spite of the pain, and exhaustion, couldn't help the burst of amusement at Skyler's furious rant against the Lycans. She was unique. Special. His own personal miracle. So many people underestimated her. He loved the fire in her. He loved everything about her.