After the disturbing events, Valerie and I decided to go up to our room so we could shower while we waited for the U.S. Elder Council to arrive. This time, it was my sweet mate who helped me lather, making sure to take good care of my wounds. Even if she was devastated because of everything that happened, she still decided to put me first. Once we got out, she offered to rebandage my neck and I was surprised to see that the injury was healing faster than the doctors expected; maybe they weren’t as bad as they seemed.
When we were done, I sat Valerie on the bed beside me and took a minute to admire her beauty. It pained me to see the tired look in her usually vivid green eyes, but it was understandable. Not only was it already past midnight, but the last few hours were truly rough - especi
