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The wound looked clean, and the stitches were intact. Sydney placed a fresh gauze pad over the injury. “Still some swelling and redness, but overall, it seems to be healing nicely.”
Chelsea wiggled her fingers. The pain was still there but not as acute, and she’d cut her pain killers down to two a day. “Day three and it’s much better. I don’t need the sling anymore, which will make my life a lot easier.” She squeezed her hand into a ball and pain shot through her palm. “My grip isn’t great, but since I can’t talk you into releasing Red for me, I’ll manage. The leather glove will pad the palm enough for me to grip her talon.”
Sydney looked stricken. “I’m sorry. I’m not as comfortable as you are handling that raptor.”
“It’s okay. I was nervous the first time Wenner got me to hold her.
