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Avery paced back and forth outside of the door to the medical room. Terra, Cosmos’ wife/bond mate, was working to save Trudy. Avery glanced up when the door opened.
“Are they back?” she demanded.
Cosmos shook his head. His gaze moved to the door, and Avery pursed her lips.
“She’s still in surgery, or whatever in the hell they do to people here,” she said.
“Terra is an excellent healer, and the technology they have here is pretty exceptional. I can personally attest to that,” he responded with a rueful smile.
“Once I know Trudy is out of danger, I’ll return to CRI. If Merrick, Core, and the others don’t find Markham, Wright, and Dolinski, I will,” she stated, waving her hand in aggravation.
Cosmos reached out and grabbed her hand. She stiffened when he turned her clenched fist ove
