“I don’t think I can,” Thea said. “I can make you unconscious by matching the brainwaves, but the coma part of it—being nonreactive to stimulus—is literal damage to the brain. There’s an area that isn’t sending signals to the rest of the brain.” “Can you block that part of the brain?” Alaric said.
Ryker led the way out of the coma patient’s room. Channing and Kurt followed close behind. “Alpha, Luna,” Anders said. “You’re next.” Thea and Alaric walked briskly down the hall, followed by Anders and Shaw. “Bringing up the rear,” Garrin said over mind link. “We have more company,” Maverick s
“Burn unit next?” Ethan said over mind link. “We’re ready,” Owen replied over mind link. Ethan led the group through the hospital and handed them over to Owen at the burn unit. “Prepare yourselves,” Owen said over mind link. “These people are in a lot of pain. It’s not pleasant in there.” He le
The Delta team members coordinated from all over the hospital, and everyone made their way out to the SUVs. “Anyone get eyes on the vampire?” Liam said over mind link. Everyone shook their heads. “It was probably unrelated to us,” Owen said. “Could be a vampire stealing blood bags.” Liam nodded.
“We’re more than willing to endure it so you can practice,” Kurt said. Everyone nodded in agreement. “I’m always willing too,” Conri said. “Me too,” Alaric and Kai said together. Thea nodded. “Just promise me you’ll tell me if you need a break, if you want to stop, or if it’s too much.” “We wil
Friday came, and Lizzy, Misty, Alessia, Cassidy, Tessa, and Thea met up in one of the common rooms for their Girls’ Night. Lizzy had it set up with food, games, drinks, blankets, and pillows. She got matching pink pajamas for everyone—even for Arella, Ophelia, and Cassandra, who were allowed to join
“But you’re gorgeous,” Alessia said. “Your long, silky, auburn hair. High cheekbones.” Cassidy smiled, her dark brown eyes soft. “Thank you. I don’t think I was back then. Ill-fitting clothes. Ratty hair. I was no prize.” “That’s horrible,” Misty said. “A group of people terrorizing a younger kid,
“He’s possessive,” Lizzy said. “He needs to know you’re his.” “Yeah, that makes sense,” Thea said, smiling. “Kai is competitive. Everything else is easy for him, so he challenges me and brings out my competitive side. He pushes me to be better.” “That’s really sweet,” Alessia said. “Ric, well, he