Bringing Gemma’s hand to his face, Baden’s lips pressed softly at her fragile skin savouring her scent and warmth. Raising his head, Baden had meant to thank Misty only to realize that she was already gone. Pushing the thought from his mind resolving to thank her later, Baden watched as a screen was set up upon her chest so he could no longer see down her body. “Baden you need to keep her awake, try and keep her lucid, keep her talking.” Derick’s words were that of instruction before he disappeared behind the curtain without a word on her condition. Unable to even ask what was going on, Baden tried to follow the instructions given to him to the best of his ability. “Gemma…” Baden’s voice that of a timid child, it was barely audible. “Gemma… Gem, I need you to listen to me princess, I need

