Twenty-Two
Healed
Their conversation was cut short when both Robin and sensed a temporary cessation of the meeting between and the other Gifted. They got to their feet, and rejoined the rest as approached her husband.
“Done?” he asked, speaking in English. It wasn’t that he didn’t want anyone else to understand what he was saying. His was becoming fluent, but he was missing the sound of his native language.
“No. Hungry,” she replied in English with a warm smile. “They are going to bring in something for us to eat.” Her smile dropped. “I worry that you will not be able to tolerate our food.”
Robin chuckled at the irony. “I had that same fear when you were rescued. Thank goodness that problem was resolved successfully.” He clasped the hand she’d placed on his chest. “If it doesn’t
