Chapter Twenty-Nine
Tempted Into Sharing
The aspirin worked, at least for Alex. He had only a minor headache when he woke, and his queasiness was manageable. He felt a little leaden, but had no trouble acting fast.
Goddess Rachel hadn’t fared as well. He was stirred by her suddenly jerking conscious in his arms. She was green in the face, a hand going to her mouth.
Alex dove for the wastebasket at the side of the bed. He thrust it at his owner, who grabbed it just in time. While she purged poisons, he hurried to the bathroom. Returning with a damp, hot towel, he saw her drinking the last of the carafe of water set out. Trading the towel for the wastebasket and carafe, Alex returned to the bathroom, where he quickly cleansed the can and refilled the water. He reported back with both jus
