Chapter Thirteen Viper reached out for Tina the moment the transporter released him. He steadied her when she swayed in disorientation. His eyes swept down over her face in a searching assessment. His lips twisted when he saw the dark bruising on her right cheek. A wave of concern flooded him when he saw the blood staining her fingers. He ignored her gasp as he bent to sweep her up into his arms. Stepping down off the transporter, he growled at the warrior standing near the console to warn Medical that he was on his way. He strode through the doors as they opened and turned left without breaking stride. “Where are you hurt?” he demanded. Tina blinked up at him in confusion. “What?” she mumbled, turning her head to stare at the warriors that moved to the side to allow them to pass. “Hur

