said sadly and ran her hand over his face. “Thank you again for getting him out. I hope you’re able to find your sister soon.”
“Thanks, me too. Let me know when he wakes up. I’d like to talk to him as soon as he does.” Xeon got up from the chair and shook Raul’s hand.
“Thanks for bringing him down. If you find any more bears, don’t hesitate to bring them here.” Raul walked them out.
Hunter and Ryder jumped in the back with a simple nod farewell. Kyro shook Jonah’s hand, then they drove away. Xeon couldn’t wait to get back to Mara. He missed her gorgeous smile. When he pulled out of the bears compound, he stepped on the gas.
Chapter Ten
Mara moved around the kitchen cleaning after she put the lasagna in the oven. She savored the aroma of the meat sauce with her heightened sense of smell. After finishing off her water, she searched for something else to drink.
She’d tried almost everything in the house, but nothing quenched her thirst. What the hell was wrong with her? Surely something she to drink would help. So far, she’d tried everything from milk to beer with no relief.
The timer on the stove buzzed, taking her away from her search. Without much thought, she opened the oven and reached in for the pan. She grabbed hold of the pan only to quickly release the heated metal.
“Ouch!” She shook her hand, trying to cool it off. “Son of a bitch!”
She ran over to the sink and turned on the cold water. The red skin on her palm puffed up. She quickly pushed her hand under the cold stream. A sigh escaped her as the cool liquid ran over her flesh. The pain of the burn didn’t last long. While she was drying her hands off, the red marks faded. She stared at her healing hand. In a few moments, her palm was no longer red. The burn had completely disappeared. This time, she rummaged through the drawers to find the oven mitts.
The front door opened as she got the lasagna out of the oven. The guys came in through the door, talking quietly. Mara grabbed the pan with the cheesy bread and placed it in the oven. The guys came into the kitchen while she set the timer again.
“How did your day go?” Xeon walked up behind her and pressed his lips against her neck.
“Uneventful. Are you two hungry? I made lasagna. The bread will be done in a few minutes.”
“I’m always hungry,” Kyro answered first. “You need some help in here?”
“I’m hungry too,” Xeon said. “I could eat.” He paused. “If you know what I mean.”
“Seriously, bro. Did you just say that?” Kyro winced but had a smirk on his face.
“Come on you two. Let’s fix some plates while it’s still hot.” She stepped out of Xeon’s embrace and opened the cabinet she saw plates in earlier.
Kyro came up behind her and reached around to grab the plates out of the cabinet. She took a deep breath and leaned closer to him. A wonderful aroma reached her nose. It was delish. Want some now, an inner voice said to her. It didn’t sound like her panther.
“What?” she asked.
“What?” Kyro leaned into her. “I didn’t say anything.”
“Oh, okay? Xeon, do you want to get a couple of beers out of the fridge?” she asked Xeon when he passed by.
“Sure, what would you like to drink?”
She hesitated for a moment, then replied. “Nothing right now, thank you.”
“Are you all right? You look white as a sheet and tired. Didn’t you rest today?” He gazed intently at her face. “What’s going on?”
The timer for the cheesy bread dinged, and she grabbed the oven mitts. She didn’t want to avoid Xeon’s questions; she just didn’t know what was wrong. After pulling the cheesy bread out of the oven, she placed them on a plate.
“I’m a little tired, more tired than I thought, I guess. I’ll feel better after a good night’s sleep.” She hoped that would be all that was said about the matter. Judging by their faces, she would be in for a lot of explaining. She could be wrong.
“You’re a shifter now. You shouldn’t be tired and pale. Something isn’t right.” Xeon stared at her eyes.
“Maybe she should see a doctor,” Kyro suggested. “Mara does have multiple creatures in her DNA now. No telling what’s going on in her system.”
“Have a seat and might I remind you I am a doctor.” She told them