BOUND TO THE BEAST
"I know. I know you're tired. But you promised me boring mornings, remember? Coffee and kisses and normal moments. You owe me those moments, Luca Moretti!"
A ghost of a smile crosses his lips. "Bossy..."
"Damn right I'm bossy. Now stay awake!"
"DR. RUSSO!" Dante shouts. "We need you NOW!"
I hear running footsteps. Dr. Russo appears, medical bag in hand. Behind her, Marco carries an unconscious Isabella, and someone else has the plant container.
The Wolfsbane Blue. They got it.
"Move aside," Dr. Russo orders.
I don't want to let go of Luca, but I do. She kneels beside him, working quickly.