My One and Only (Bewitched and Bewildered #10)(20)


"It's why I'm here," she answered.

She walked hand in hand out of the room with her mate leaving Gavriel and Beth alone to discuss their daughter.





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Once outside by the transport tunnel Micah turned to her. "Where to next boss?"

Serenity pulled out her phone from her pocket and checked the time. "When will dinner be?"

"Usually we meet up for drinks in the antechamber around six, then dinner is at seven. We go around the table and everyone reports in. We get our medical updates from the doctors. Unit updates from Adriel and Aiden. City updates from Gavriel, Kari and Beth. And the rest of us just fill in anything pertinent."

"So, we have a couple hours then." She put her phone away. "How about we check on the children?" she suggested.

Micah smiled. "You're on a roll. It wouldn't surprise me if you cure everyone by dinnertime."

She blushed. "If they are cured any time soon it will be because of the tireless efforts of Rheia, Vivi and Ellie. Those three are truly miracle workers. Working with so little they've managed to not only treat a growing patient load, but also figure out a partial cure. They've used human ingenuity and science, which to me is amazing. I feel like I fall back on to my magic too quickly. I'm hoping to learn as much as I can from them while I'm here. I bet Laelia and Radclyffe will feel the same way."

"I'm just teasing. Trust me, I know how much these ladies have done. But you really should get used to the gratitude and the compliments, if Magnus is able to join us tonight everyone will be singing your praises," he said as they stepped into the tunnel.

"Why?" she asked feeling confused. She really hadn't done much, just lower his testosterone levels and end his stalled transition.

When they stepped onto Level Six he placed a hand on each shoulder and turn her to face him. "Because you didn't have to come. In fact, coming here could cost you your position. But that didn't stop you. You may feel like you've only done small things, but those small things are tipping the odds in our favor. Even if what you do gives us a slight edge, that tiny advantage could mean the difference between celebratory dinners and another tragic funeral."

"Well said Micah," a male voice commented.

They turned to see Adriel beaming at them. He walked up to Serenity and hugged her. When he stepped back his mate took his place giving her another embrace.

Eva's smile was contagious. "Meryn texted us what happened. We understand a general announcement can't go out yet, but those of us who have been living out of Level One and fighting this day in and day out know what you've done. Everyone who received an update is walking around grinning like an idiot."

Serenity smiled feeling a bit like a fraud. "I keep telling Micah I didn't do much."

"And as my wise unit brother already told you, what you have done, no matter how small, has giant ramifications," Adriel reminded her.

Serenity threw up her hands. "Fine! You're welcome," she said laughing.

Eva bumped hips with her. "That's the spirit."

Adriel turned to Micah. "Have you considered my offer?"

Micah nodded then pointed to her. "I have, but need to run it by my mate before I can give you a final answer."

Adriel smiled. "As you should." He turned to Serenity. "Are you checking on the children?"

"Yes, and my dedicates. They have a tendency to go overboard with their magic if I don't keep them in line."

Eva turned to look back at the hospital. "Those two have worked miracles today. I haven't seen the children feeling so good since that first infusion of warrior blood."

Serenity couldn't help feeling proud. She knew how hard both Laelia and Radclyffe studied so that they would be able to help others. "They are two of the most selfless people I know."

"We will not keep you from them any longer." Adriel said looping his arm around his mate. "Do not forget to speak with Serenity about my offer."

Micah nodded. "See you at dinner." Adriel and Eva waved then dropped out of sight.

Serenity turned to Micah. "Should I be worried?"

He gave her a boyish grin. "Nope, it's actually a really cool offer. One I don't think we'll turn down. But we can discuss it later when we're alone."





CHAPTER FIVE





When they entered the hospital Serenity found Laelia and Radclyffe each visiting different children. The girl Laelia was with was showing her a stuffed animal that looked like a weird chicken and Radclyffe was reading a story to an enthralled audience. Serenity shook her head at his antics. He was completely going overboard using his magic to do sound effects, but she supposed the result was worth it. He was entertaining everyone around him.

She decided to let them continue their visits as she walked to the center of the floor. She sent her magic out to everyone in the room. She didn't limit herself to just the patients, she also reached out to the parents, the warriors, the helpers, to Ellie and Anne and especially to her two best friends.

She reduced anxiety, upped endorphins and serotonin levels, eased pain, and generally sent out waves of happiness and love. When she opened her eyes, everyone was staring at her, soft smiles on their faces. "There, I think I earned an extra helping of dessert tonight," she said, winking at the children. They laughed, and their parents laughed with them. She concentrated most of her efforts on the exhausted figures watching over their children. When she walked in the mothers and fathers looked worn down, scared, and hopeless. She knew that children, especially, picked up on ambient moods. She hoped by giving the caretakers a pick-me-up it would in turn help the children relax for the evening.

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