BLAKE The edge of the bed began making me numb from the waist down over thirty minutes ago. I’ve been sitting here with my head in my hands for too long being chastised by Dean. “If you’re asking for my opinion...” “I really wasn’t.” “I think you shouldn’t have even opened your mouth. What you said to Kiera, that was probably the worst decision you have ever made,” Dean said seriously. “Geez, tell me how you really feel, Dean. What else was I supposed to say?” “Oh, you know, maybe the mess didn’t matter. You care more about her and if she is OK. Or even just ask her what she needs from you? Goddess, if that was you using your head, then you should leave the talking to me.” He hmphed at me and retreated to wherever he disappeared to inside my head. Raking my hands down my face

