"And yet it is nevertheless true." He released me and stepped back. "Go tend to Tao."
"Azriel—"
He cut me off with a short, sharp motion. "You have what you wanted, Risa."
And with that, he disappeared, leaving me standing there feeling angry, confused, and oddly hurt.
"Risa?" Ilianna said.
I forced a smile and turned around. "How's Tao?"
"Unconscious." She hesitated. "Are you okay?"
"Couldn't be better. Is Tao going to be all right?"
"I don't know." Her expression was concerned. "What's going on between you and Azriel?"
"Nothing." And everything. "Is there anything I can do to help Tao?"
"The best thing you can do is get some sleep. You look like shit."
"Thanks."
"Seriously, I want you to get some rest. The last thing I need is to be looking after two of you. Especially given what a grouchy and unpleasant patient you can be."
I snorted softly. "I love you, too. Give me a yell if you need anything or he wakes, won't you?"
"I will."