061: Unfriendly Tide

[Kora]

"Ori," His grasp on me is tight enough to draw blood on my legs as he fights his inner demons over the scene before us. "Orion."

Slowly he turns his head towards me. It takes a moment for him to realize I am in pain, and when the realization finally reaches his eyes, his face falls in horror. He had forgotten he was still holding me, so enraptured in what the Elf King did to that poor drake's mind.

"Orion," I repeat, now that I have his attention. "I need you to take me to the lab and then, to our bedroom. I...ah..." It hurts so badly. I must finish this before I lose my strength and cannot follow through. It will hurt more if I let things continue. "I want to be there when..."

He understands what I'm asking and nods, saving me from the need to finish my thought. I am grateful for his ability to read my thoughts and intuit my needs. He is a far better mate than I deserve.

I have him grab my satchel, and then direct him to which tools we need. The rest of our people are dispersin