The Secrets

"The way she is bleeding she might not be alive by the time we arrive at shore. She needs medical assistance. I have no interest in hurting her, you needn't worry."

“Still rather not risk it.” He told him, moving back a silent sign to give him permission to go to shore and he would follow.

"If she is dead by the time we dock, sir, then the blame will fall on you." The doctor warned lowly, walking away from the edge of his boat and puling off.

Evander looked back at her before he started the boat, one thing he did put in when he built it was an autopilot and he tried to remember the teachings that his mother gave him for siren wounds

Catalina was barely breathing by now, pulse thready.

He even went as far to use vampire venom to give her some strength

"You're an idiot." The man stated a few hours later, stepping out of a small room where he left Catalina. His arms folded across his chest as he shook his head; "Your stubbornness almost killed her."

Evander looked to him. “You really think your opinion matters to me?” He asked her. “Not really trusting of your kind in case that wasn’t clear.”

"My kind? Perhaps you should elaborate on that." He challenged, though clearly cared little for it as he didn't wait for an explanation. "She is resting currently, don't wake her. She has a letter on the bedside instructing her how to use the medicines I have left to complete any healing, I imagine you'll ensure she reads it."

He nodded. “Of course.” He wasn’t about to offer an explanation even if he had asked, Evander didn’t have much trust for anyone that he didn’t know or were human and considering what he was and what his sister and possible girlfriend shouldn’t have been a surprise.

"If any more medicine is needed then I am sure you'll find a way to contact me. I am here visiting family, so, I'd do my best to find the time."

He nodded. “I do suppose a thank are in order.” He told her, holding a hand out for a handshake.

"You have bias against my kind, whatever that means. I have no interest in shaking your hand." He hummed before walking out.

He shrugged, before he walked back to check on her.

Catalina laid on her back; tucked tightly with the covers onto the bed. Her face pale from the blood loss, fast asleep.

He moved to sit on a small chair in the corner just keeping an eye on her for now he didn’t try and wake her

After a few hours, Catalina's fingers began to twitch as her eyes blinked open.

By the time she woke up Evander looked like he was asleep in the chair, only she would have known better,

"Resting your eyes?" She questioned quietly, barely loud enough for even him to hear with how hoarse it was

“More or less.” He told her as he opened his eyes. “How are you feeling?”

"Like my insides fell out and got put back in."

“Well that might be quite true.” He told her

"Oh, well, that makes sense then." She whispered, letting her eyes close once again with exhaustion

He smiled softly making sure that she was covered with the blanket to keep warm

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