"How are you feeling?'' He was standing at the foot of the bed. ''I feel tired but better after the chicken.'' I want to wash my hands. ''The doctor said you had a bad fall and had multiple injuries. Even some that had been around before the fall. '' His voice was soft. I was getting tired of everyone using soft voices. I miss the mean girl. At least she doesn't treat me like I'm crazy. "Yeah, I have a lot of injuries,'' I said. Alpha Damian gripped the bed railing at edge. He was squeezing with all his strength. Was it something I said? Did I sound like I was complaining? ''I'm not mad about them. It's okay—it's fine.'' I needed to calm him down before he hits me. ''When did they happen?'' His voice was different. I didn't know what was wrong with him. ''Just normal stuff.'' I

