Derry’s POV.
Joey is still out of it. He doesn’t react to anything, all we hear from him is his steady breathing. He seems as though he is sleeping peacefully, but I know he’s not. He’s in a state of shutdown. The best way I can describe it is that he’s in low-power mode. Every bit of his energy is fighting the binding spell, but I know he can still hear us.
“You’re doing great Joey, just relax and let your wolf do the work, he knows what he’s doing. You are safe. Goldie is here,” I stroke his arm, then motion for Goldie to come closer. She’s standing in the doorway looking panicked, like she’s done something terrible to her mate.
“He can hear you, come and talk to him,” I tell her. She moves up to his bedside and takes his hand in hers.
“I’m here Joey. I love you, and you’re going to
