Elder Mira let out a slow sigh before fixing me with a stern look."Ethan, I think it's time for you to return to your house and sleep properly."I looked back at her. "I'm fine, Elder. Trust me. I'm good.""You've had one impossible revelation after another tonight," she said as she folded her arms. "You've lost your wolf, you were beaten nearly to death, you've barely closed your eyes, and yet you're arguing with an old healer about whether you need rest.""I don't need to sleep for days," I muttered. "I'll be fine.""No," she replied evenly. "You won't."My mother nodded in agreement."Ethan, listen to her.""I am listening.""No," she smiled sadly. "You're hearing us, but you aren't listening."I rubbed my forehead. "I can't just lie down.""You can.""I can't.""Why?""Because if I go to sleep..." I started and then looked between them. "...I'm afraid something will happen to Derek before I wake up."The two women exchanged a glance, and then, to my surprise, they both laughed so
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