Every muscle in her body ached. Even her stomach. It was so empty she almost felt sick. Beside her Kade became human as he slowly woke. “Sorry.” Amber rested her palm against his cheek, surprised to see her hands and arms were clean. She guessed she’d been more tired than she’d thought. Kade turned his head so his lips grazed her palm. “Feel any better?” “Worse. I need to soak for a week.” “Your bath will be ready in a couple of minutes.” Amber looked towards the door where Rian rose from a mattress on the floor. “Tell me you didn’t sleep there last night.” Rian moved away from the door as it opened and two women entered, taking away the mattress and bedding. “Your bath is ready.” “Rian? Did you sleep there last night?” “You told me I was to say I did not sleep there last night.” Rian strode across the room and pulled out a change of clothes for Amber. Amber staggered out of the bed, grabbing the clothes Rian held out to her. “We will talk about this.
