Chapter 74

MAYA.

“How do you feel?” I ask frantically, as I run my hands over him to check for what? I do not know. But the excitement at seeing him awake still runs through me. “Are you in any pain? Is the poison gone? You know what?” I say as I straighten myself and begin heading to the door. “I will go get Eric.”

“Maya,” he calls. His voice is raspy to hear, probably caused by the days he hasn't used it. “I am fine. Spare me the dealers for a while and come sit.”

“But-” I begin, pointing toward the door.

“Maya. Come sit.”

His voice sounds serious, something he usually isn't.

He definitely heard my ramblings about Natalie.

Damn it.

I knew I should have just shut up.

With a resigned sigh, I walk back to the bed and plop my behind beside him.

“What's up?” I ask.

Like I don't already know.

“Like you don't already know,” he unknowingly, echoes my thought. “What is this about wanting to get rid of Natalie and having Damien for yourself? Maya?”

“It's complicated,” I start to answer.

“No. It really i