Chapter Three:

"You have to tell her soon, Dom. You'll loose her if you don't." Kel heard her best friend say. She wondered what was going on.

"Yeah, I know." Dom's voice answered. What were they talking about? She decided to not let them know she was awake for a few moments so she could hear the rest of this conversation.

However, a groan of pain escaped her lips. Well, they had heard her. She may as well open her eyes.

Dom and Neal had both vacated their chairs and were standing by her bed, looking down at her worriedly. "I'll go get my father." Neal told the two quietly before heading for the door.

There was an uncomfortable silence between them. It was odd. Never before had they been uneasy with each other. Finally, Dom realized his foolishness. Neal had left so he could talk to the Lady Knight. Duke Baird hadn't really been needed right away.

Choosing his words carefully, he began. "I was really worried about you, Kel. We were afraid that you were going to die." He choked on the last word.

Kel could read the fear in his face. If she hadn't seen it, she most likely wouldn't have done what she did. She reached up and wrapped him in a tight hug.

Dom was surprised. He didn't know what to do. His body took over. His hand came up and stroked her hair and back while the other stroked her cheek. "Kel, I-" He stopped when the door opened. Duke Baird and Neal walked in.

"Oh. Sorry to interrupt." The chief healer said quietly.

"It's okay, you didn't interrupt anything." Kel said, blushing slightly, before letting go of Dom.

He let out a sigh.

Kel opened her eyes. It had long since grown dark outside, and she could barely see anything. Dom was asleep by her bed, snoring softly. She smiled slightly. A piece of hair had fallen into his face, and she reached over to brush it away.

A throat cleared behind her. She turned as quickly as she could to the person, and sighed upon seeing Neal, carrying a disgusting looking green soup. If it was anything like the other foods she had been given, it tasted worse than it looked and smelled.

It was much worse than she had expected. She quickly ate it, swallowing before the flavor made her throw up. After she had finished, he took the bowl from her hands and set it down on a table.

Neal sat down on the edge of the bed. Obviously he had noticed her watching Dom, for he reached over and patted her leg.

"He has barely left your side, you know." He told her quietly.

"I know."

"He was really worried. We all were."

She didn't say anything. Instead, she continued to stare at Dom, watching as his chest rose and fell. He was so handsome, with his dark hair and beautiful eyes. Then there was the family nose, so much like his cousin's.

Dom awoke suddenly, and, seeing Kel was up, smiled. Neal stood up quietly and exited the rooms, leaving the two to talk.

The end of another chapter. Sorry it took me so long to update. I swear I'll add more soon. OKAY, I NEED HELP!!!!! I NEED SUGGESTIONS FOR MY OTHER STORY, MASKS! IF ANYONE HAS ANY SUGGESTIONS, EITHER INCLUDE IT IN YOUR REVIEW OR FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME! I CAN USE ALL THE HELP I CAN GET!!!

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