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Riah POV

He was lying in a small bed, unconscious with a tube in his arm and I could hear his heart beating slower and slower. I could barely breathe, and tears were streaming down my face uncontrollably.

Once I was finally able to stand up and crouch over him, I grabbed his hands in mine and squealed, "What happened?"

Running his hand through his hair, Marcel sighed. "We were at Le Club looking over more security footage, when he ordered a drink. After consuming it, he collapsed. We got here in time for him to recover, but I'm still worried he might not make it based on what happened to Malik."

Rubbing Demitri's cold hand, I gritted my teeth in anger. "I will find whoever is doing this, and I will rip their fucking throat out." My voice sounded harsher than intended, but I don't care. Seeing the love of my life, laying in a small bed, unconscious with his lips turning blue and his skin paler than usual, tore me up inside. I've never seen him so weak, so fragile.

I narrowed my eyes towards Marcel, "How do I know you aren't behind all of this? You were around during both of the poisonings, after all." I instantly hated myself for spitting those words at one of the closest people I have in my life, but I can't help it. I can feel Demitri's pain like it is my own.

Sadness with a mix of disappointment flashed through Marcels eyes as he opened his mouth to speak, but quickly closed it and pursed his lips.

I took a deep breath and rubbed my hand up my face, "I'm sorry. That was uncalled for." My voice was a whisper, but he nodded and gave me an understanding look.

My heart ached as I searched my mates face, his expression was twisted in pain as if he was in a constant state of hurt. His usual neat demeanor had been gone as his hair was disheveled and his cheeks looked a bit sunken in. I want nothing more than to see him flutter his eyes open and give me those beautiful ocean eyes.

The tears running down my face had gotten more intense, and soon I was kneeling down sobbing, with my forehead pressed against his clammy palm. Excusing himself to give me some alone time, Marcel quietly shut the door behind him, immediately causing me to scream in pain as my mind came crashing down.

I don't know what I'd do if I lost him, I can't live without him. He's supposed to be with me forever, love me forever as I do him, and rule beside me forever. I had never fathomed this day would ever come.

After a minute of soaking the bed sheet with my tears, I heard the door slowly creak open, making me snap my neck up to whoever was walking in.

Marbella gave me a sad smile as she carried in some more bags for the drip. Her skin was flushed and her eyes were red from crying. Her expression looked almost disappointed, something I've never seen on her face. Confusion swarmed me but quickly left as I reminded myself I'm not thinking straight.

Marbella cleared her throat as she finished switching the solution bags, "He's stable. From the looks of it, he should be waking up soon. I have high hopes that he is stronger than Malik was, and he will survive." She sounded very sure of herself.

Nodding, I sniffled as I rubbed my nose and placed my head back down on Demitri's hand. As Marbella placed her hand on my back, I couldn't help but feel a weird shock of warmth run through me before a scene began to appear in front of me, soon there was a hooded man. But as my vision cleared, everything faded and I was back in the hospital room.

What the hell just happened? I have never had a vision disappear from me like that, it's like I had no control over my element. Gasping quietly, I looked back up at Marbella. A concerned look flashed across her face, but for some reason it looked, forced?

Shivering, I glanced away from her. After a minute of hesitation, she left the room quietly. Irritation and confusion continued to mix in my stomach as I tried to take in the fact that Demitri still wasn't awake.

My sobs start up again as my head got dizzy and my senses dissipate. "Demitri, my love, please come back to me. I can't live without you, I can't do this without you." I hiccupped between words. "Please, I love you." My voice came down to a whisper as I caressed his face in my hand.

The cold touch of his skin sent shivers down my spine as I silently begged the goddess to save him.

Demitri POV

The sudden brightness of the flickering light above me caused my head to throb as I slowly opened my eyes and searched my surroundings. My body felt stiff and my stomach growled with irritation as hunger overcame me.

Glancing beside me, my eyes landed on Riah spread across a small chair, fast asleep. Her black hair was ruffled in a distraught way and the distressed expression on her face hurt my chest. Soft snores escaped her as she groaned and situated her sleeping position.

As I scanned my body lying in a small bed, I ripped the tube out of my arm and sat up, a little too quickly. Nausea overwhelmed me, instantly causing my vision to get blurry. Groaning in agony, I wrapped my hands around my head and rubbed my temples in attempt to calm my headache. A rush of energy burst through me as I realized I woke Riah up. Tilting my head, I gave her a weak smile.

She sighed and got out of the chair, as she kneeled before me I could see the worry in her eyes. "I thought I lost you Demitri... I was so scared." Her eyes got glossy as tears brimmed them.

Grabbing her face gently, I placed a sweet kiss on her forehead and inhaled her lavender scent. "You know I'll never leave you, love."

We stayed there for a moment, with her face in my chest and my nose in her hair. I didn't want it to end, I just want to stay here forever with her. But within a minute in bliss, the sound of the door opening broke me out of my trance as I watched Marbella stroll into the small room.

Giving me a weak smile, she chewed her bottom lip. "I'm so happy your awake. How are you feeling?" The small wrinkles around her tired eyes folded as her face became concerned.

I nodded, "I feel fine. A little dizzy, but I'm fine."

She sighed, "You do know you were poisoned, right?"

I knew, but hearing it out loud caused the anger to ignite into a large fire, and I know I can't distinguish it until I find and kill whoever did this to me and my clan.

I clenched my jaw, "Yes. I know." In an attempt to stand up, Riah grabbed onto my wrist and pulled me back onto the bed. Damn her strength.

"You need to get some rest, baby. Your body has been through a lot of stress." I could hear the worry and pain in her voice as her eyes weld up in tears again.
Sighing, I caressed her face in my hands and wiped away a tear that spilled over and haunted her beautiful face.

"For you, anything." Sighing, I relaxed into the bed and stared up at the ceiling.

"Why did you take the tube out?" Marbella's voice was stale.

I shrugged, "I don't need it."

Huffing, she hurriedly left the room.

I turned my head and raised my brow at Riah. What is going on with her?
I love the fact that we can speak through our minds, helps keep people from eavesdropping.

She crossed her arms over her chest and glanced at the door, I have no idea, but I was thinking the same thing.

Clicking my tongue to the inside of my cheek, I rubbed my beard.

Riah POV

Seeing him up and awake has calmed my nerves down a hell of a lot more than I thought it would, but seeing him in a hospital bed, hair messy and bags under his eyes broke me every time I gave him a glance. I can't stand the thought of my baby in pain, but I'm so grateful he is alive.

I continued to search his beautiful features, even after being poisoned he still looked perfect. The way his blue eyes lit up every time he saw me, the way his curly brown hair sat on top his head was so sexy, especially when he rolls out of bed and it's a mess. The way his intoxicating smell made me drunk on my own hormones.

While I was checking him out, he turned his face and looked into my eyes. As a slow smirk appeared on his full lips, I shook my head in embarrassment.

"Yes, love?" His voice was low and full of lust.

I bit my lip and glanced down at my hands. "Nothing." I mumbled.
I still don't understand how he continues to give me butterflies and jumbles my mind up into nothing but mush, but I can't help it. I'm so in love with him.

The soft feeling of his hand under my chin shot fireworks through my body as I glanced back into his beautiful ocean eyes. His mouth was slightly curved up into a gorgeous smile as he pulled me closer to him, and within a second, our faces were inches apart and our heart beats began to sync together.

Once he smashed his lips to mine, I gasped at the hunger and force as he bit my lip lightly. Opening my mouth for him, I moaned as his tongue massaged mine sensually. Reaching his hand around my neck, he gripped the back of my hair tightly and pulled me even closer. As he grabbed onto my hip, he lifted me onto the bed, causing me to wrap my legs around his waist and straddle him.

I pulled away and looked down at him, "Demitri, we can't." My voice was hoarse as I began to move away.

Sighing, he nodded. "I know."

The sound of someone clearing their throat caused me to jump off of Demitri and nearly fall on my ass. I widened my eyes as I searched Alec and Marcel standing in the doorway.

After a second of silence, they both started cracking up hysterically as Demitri and I rolled our eyes.

Once they finally stopped laughing, I shot them a glare. "Shut up."

Both of their hands flew up in a surrendering motion.
Alec smirked, "You two were the ones making out without locking the door."

Crossing my arms over my chest, I huffed and looked away.

"What are you two doing here?" A hint of amusement was obvious in Demitri's voice.

After they both sat down at the chairs beside me, Alec stretched his legs out and sighed. "We aren't allowed to visit our buddy in the infirmary? I'm hurt." The pitch in his voice got higher at the end of his statement, he pressed his hand to his chest and gave Demitri a dramatic look.

Demitri rolled his eyes then gave them a toothy smile, "Whatever man. How's Le Club holding up? Any new updates on the poisonings?"

Alec shook his head, "You are the only man I know who would be in the hospital, still trying to work."

Demitri ran his hand through his already ruffled hair.
"It's my responsibility to worry about work. I'm the Don and High Priest, after all." I could hear the slight irritation in his tone, causing me to giggle in amusement. It's hot when he gets riled up.

He raised his brow at me, What's so funny, sexy?

Goosebumps rose all over my body, Nothing.

I could feel his chuckle vibrate my body, Your blushing, love. I know you want me.
His words caused nerves to bubble in my stomach as I bit my lip nervously.

If you don't chill out, the boys will be able to smell your arousal, too.

Shock spread through my body, causing me to sit up straight and clear my throat. I never realize the effect Demitri has on me and how excited he can get me so easily. Even in the infirmary, and near death, he still has his charm.

"Can we get the hell out of here yet? I'm tired of these creepy white walls." Demitri's voice broke me from my daydreams.

Before I could protest, Demitri was out of the bed and at the door waiting for me to follow him. "You taking me home?" His eyes seemed to be laughing at my annoyance.

I let out a sigh, "Fine, it's not like I can say no to you."
After saying goodbye to Marbella and parting ways with Marcel and Alec, I helped Demitri into my car and drove him home.