Eternal Love

Chapter 18

Hope's POV:

I groan a bit and stretch out my arms as I descend the stairs. "Good morning, honey," Carmen says as she meets me at the bottom.

  "Good morning, momma," I respond with a tired sigh and smile at her.

She leans up a bit to press a kiss on my forehead and wrapped an arm around me then began guiding me over towards the kitchen.

   "I made some breakfast. Do you feel up to eating or do you want a blood bag?" She gently tells me and gestures to the breakfast.

  It's biscuits and gravy. Yum. "I'll try some regular food first," I answer and took my seat next to Kate who gives me a smile.

"How are you feeling today, Hope?" She asks grabbing the serving spoon and began putting some on her plate.

  I run my fingers through my hair with a sigh. "In general or about the appointment?" I slowly ask with a breathless chuckle and spare a glance over to my mates who are seated across from me.

   "Everything," Kate says with a shrug and reached over to touch my forehead with her hand. I sink into it and sigh softly.

   She tsks, "you're still a little warm but at least you're not burning up like yesterday." I nod slightly and pull away.

   "I feel a bit better. Anxious and nervous for the appointment. Excited and happy to see my aunt and brother again. How's the prisoner?" I explain with a small shrug then ask.

   I reach for the serving spoon and began putting some on my plate. A little bit though. Hopefully I can stomach this.

  "He's still chained and bleeding out. He won't be able to go anywhere since he's weak," Tanya answers and scooped some food into her mouth.

   I nod, "good. The appointment shouldn't take too long and by the time I get back Aunt Freya and Marcel should be here." I scoop some food on my fork and stare at it a second before putting it into my mouth.

   I chew on it slowly and swallow. Nothing's happening. My stomach rumbles in hunger. Oh thank god. But still I need to thread carefully because I don't want a repeat of throwing it up.

   I dig into the food slowly but anxiously. I completely missed the relieved looks on everyone's face.

  "So kid, we've come to a conclusion that you should take Kate with you when you go to the appointment with Sara. For safety measures," Irina informs me and I took a drink of my orange juice slowly.

Swallowing the small gulp, I nod. "Okay. Sounds good. I'd rather have her there with me anyway since I'm not a hundred percent at my best," I say rolling my shoulders a bit.

Kate throws her arm around my shoulders with a grin. "Don't worry. Big sister to the rescue as your knight and shining armor," she goofily says making me giggle quietly.

   "Oh my fierce knight is sent to protect me. Heavens have answered my prays," I playfully joke and set the back of my hand on my forehead while pretending to faint against her.

     She puffs out her chest and brings me closer. "Damn straight they did," she announces proudly and I shake my head giggling.

  "Oh lord, the dumb and dumber duo are coming back," Irina says with a sigh making the two of us gasp offended.

   I pout, "you know this is why Tanya's my favorite out of you two. She doesn't call me names." I cross my arms as I stare at her.

She gasp with a hand on her chest and Tanya laughs softly. "Haha you aren't anyone's favorite! Mines Carmen," Kate laughs tauntingly pointing at Irina who flips her off.